Electrochemically enhanced DNA detection was demonstrated by utilizing the couple of a synthesized ferrocene-terminated peptide nucleic acid (PNA) with a cysteine anchor and a sacrificial electron donor [Fe(CN)(6)](4-). DNA detection sensors were prepared by modifying a gold electrode surface with a mixed monolayer of the probe PNA and 11-hydroxy-1-undecanethiol (11-HUT), protecting [Fe(CN)(6)]...

A surface redox reaction of a strongly adsorbed redox couple involving interactions between the adsorbed particles was analyzed theoretically under conditions of square-wave voltammetry (SWV). If uniform interactions act between the adsorbed particles, the effect of interaction forces is represented through the product of the relative surface coverage and Frumkin interaction parameter a. The ki...

Redox-active organic dendrimers are of interest for a variety applications, e. g. as components in optoelectronic devices and energy-storage (battery) materials, were also used to model enzymatic reactivity. Here, we report the first synthesis redox-active dendrimer-like oligoguanidines, assembling six or twelve guanidino groups attached aromatic cores one molecule. The novel being strong elect...

The selective oxidation of sulfides into sulfoxides receives much attention due to industrial and biological applications. However, the realization of this reaction with molecular oxygen at room temperature, which is of importance towards green and sustainable chemistry, remains challenging. Herein, we develop a strategy to achieve the aerobic oxidation of sulfides into sulfoxides by exploring ...