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In this chapter, the main experimental steps used for synthesis, optimization, characterization, applications of CNTs, and preparation of CNTs-based nanocomposites electrode by drop-casting technique, and electrochemical measurements are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the equipment used to characterize grown CNTs as well as amperometric glucose biosensors are discussed. The mechanism of CNTs growth and glucose detection is also schematically illustrated. All the discussed methods are reproducible within the given experimental limitations.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Amin TermehYousefi

  2. Department of Human Intelligence Systems, Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu University of Technology, Kitakyushu, Japan

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TermehYousefi, A. (2018). Experimental Procedures and Materials. In: Nanocomposite-Based Electronic Tongue. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 259. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66848-2_3

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