Sol-gel derived composite ceramic carbon electrodes

Sol-gel electrochemistry is gaining popularity as a versatile general metho d for the production of inorganic-organic electrodes and electrochemical se nsors. Carbon-ceramic electrodes constitute a fine example that demonstrate s the disadvantages, capabilities and promise of sol-gel electrochemistry. The compositions, configurations and chemistry of carbon ceramic electrodes are reviewed. Application for diverse fields of electrochemistry, includin g electrochemical sensing, biosensing and energy storage cells are reviewed .