title: "Cosmetic electrochemistry": the facile production of graphite microelectrode ensembles.
abstract: The facile and rapid production of microelectrode ensembles is shown to be possible using off-the-shelf cosmetic products and is exemplified with the electrochemical sensing of a toxic metal offering a novel fabrication methodology.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Division of Chemistry and Materials, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, Lancs, UK M1 5GD.
authors.forename: Nadeem A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Choudhry
authors.forename: Rashid O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Kadara
authors.forename: Craig E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Banks
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000737:chemistry*; D004563:Electrochemistry; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D008839:Microelectrodes; D010316:Particle Size; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D011108:Polymers; D006108:Graphite