Download or read book Handbook of Biosensors and Biosensor Kinetics written by Ajit Sadana and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosensors are essential to an ever-expanding range of applications, including healthcare; drug design; detection of biological, chemical, and toxic agents; environmental monitoring; biotechnology; aviation; physics; oceanography; and the protection of civilian and engineering infrastructures. This book, like the previous five books on biosensors by this author (and one by the co-author), addresses the neglected areas of analyte-receptor binding and dissociation kinetics occurring on biosensor surfaces. Topics are covered in a comprehensive fashion, with homogeneous presentation for the benefit of the reader. The contributors address the economic aspects of biosensors and incorporate coverage of biosensor fabrication and nanobiosensors, among other topics. The comments, comparison, and discussion presented provides a better perspective of where the field of biosensors is heading. Serves as a comprehensive resource on biosensor analysis Examines timely topics such as biosensor fabrication and nanobiosensors Covers economic aspects and medical applications (e.g., the role of analytes in controlling diabetes)
Download or read book Industrial Application of Biotechnology written by Igorʹ Aleksandrovich Krylov and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial Application of Biotechnology
Download or read book Instrumentation and Sensors for the Food Industry written by E Kress-Rogers and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-03 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 23 contributions reviews the most common instruments for measuring food quality both on the processing line and in the laboratory. Each chapter describes an instrument's underlying principles with emphasis on aspects relevant to food applications, identifies the significance of the variables measured, and assesses the accuracy of the technique for specific food groups. The second edition adds eight chapters. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book Miniaturized Biosensing Devices written by Pranjal Chandra and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-06 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents tools and techniques for the development of miniature biosensors and their applications. The initial chapters discuss the advancements in the development of the transduction techniques, including optical, electrochemical, and piezoelectric, which are used for miniaturized biosensors. The book also reviews several technologies, such as nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, immune-technology, DNA-technology, micro-manufacturing technology, electronic-circuit technology to increase the miniaturization and sensitivity of the biosensor platform. Subsequently, the chapters illustrate the applications of miniaturized biosensing systems in point-of-care monitoring of treatment and disease progression, environmental monitoring, food control, drug discovery, forensics, and biomedical research. Towards the end, the book discusses the advanced applications of biosensors in water quality monitoring, especially on-line detection systems and on-site detection of pesticides, heavy metals and bacteria in water. This book is an invaluable source for scientists working in biochemical engineering, bioengineering, and biomedical engineering in academia and industry.
Download or read book Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications Using Fractals written by Ajit Sadana and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of biosensors is expanding in different areas. These are portable and convenient devices that permit the rapid, accurate, and reliable detection of analytes of interest present either in the atmosphere or in aqueous or in liquid phases. The detection of glucose levels in blood for the effective management of diabetes is one. Though different biosensors have been designed for an increasing number of applications, the kinetics of binding (and dissociation) of analytes by the receptors on the biosensor surfaces has not been given enough attention in the open literature. This is a very important area of investigation since it significantly impacts biosensor performance parameters such as stability, sensitivity, selectivity, response time, regenerability, etc. Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications Using Fractals addresses this critical need besides helping to correct or demonstrate the need to modify the present software available with commercial biosensors that determines the kinetics of analyte-receptor reactions on biosensor surfaces. * first book to provide detailed kinetic analysis of the binding and dissociation reactions that are occuring on the biosensor surface * addresses the area of analyte-receptor binding and dissociation kinetics occurring on biosensor surfaces * provides physical insights into reactions occuring on biosensor surfaces
Download or read book Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications written by Ajit Sadana and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-07-06 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosensors are portable and convenient devices that permit the rapid and reliable analysis of substances. They are increasingly used in healthcare, drug design, environmental monitoring and the detection of biological, chemical, and toxic agents. Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications focuses on two areas of expanding biosensor development that include (a) the detection of biological and chemical pathogens in the atmosphere, and (b) biomedical applications, especially in healthcare. The author provides numerous examples of practical uses, particularly biomedical applications and the detection of biological or chemical pathogens. This book also contains valuable information dedicated to the economics of biosensors. After reading this book, the reader will gain invaluable insight into how biosensors work and how they may be used more effectively. * No other book provides a detailed kinetic analysis of the binding and dissociation reactions occurring on the biosensor surfaces * Packed with examples of practical uses of biosensors * Includes chapters dedicated to the economics of biosensors
Download or read book Nanomaterials for Biosensors written by Bansi D. Malhotra and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials for Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications provides a detailed summary of the main nanomaterials used in biosensing and their application. It covers recent developments in nanomaterials for the fabrication of biosensor devices for healthcare diagnostics, food freshness and bioprocessing. The various processes used for synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials are examined, along with the design and fabrication of bioelectronic devices using nanostructured materials as building blocks. Users will find the fundamentals of the main nanomaterials used in biosensing, helping them visualize a systematic and coherent picture of how nanomaterials are used in biosensors. The book also addresses the role of bio-conjugation of nanomaterials in the construction of nano-biointerfaces for application in biosensors. Such applications, including metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes, conducting polymers and plasmonic nanostructures in biosensing are discussed relative to each nanomaterial concerned. Finally, recent advancements in protein functionalized nanomaterials for cancer diagnostics and bio-imaging are also included. Provides a detailed study on how nanomaterials are used to enhance sensing capabilities in biosensors Explains the properties, characterization methods and preparation techniques of the nanomaterials used in biosensing Arranged in a material-by-material way, making it clear how each nanomaterial should be used
Download or read book A Fractal Analysis of Chemical Kinetics with Applications to Biological and Biosensor Interfaces written by Ajit Sadana and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fractal Analysis of Chemical Kinetics with Applications to Biological and Biosensor Interfaces analyzes the kinetics of binding and dissociation of different analytes by different biosensor techniques, demonstrating and then comparing each. Emphasis is placed on newer instrumentation techniques, such as SPRi (surface plasmon resonance imaging), and classical techniques, such as SPR (surface plasmon resonance), and finally, DNA biosensors and nanobiosensors. In addition, a final capstone chapter includes biosensor economics. These topics are all covered in one comprehensive book in a way that cannot be found elsewhere. Analyzes the kinetics of binding on biosensor surfaces Presents and compares different biosensor techniques Provides insights into the binding and dissociation mechanisms of analytes on biosensor surfaces Links the heterogeneity of biosensor surfaces to dissociation rate coefficients
Download or read book Advances in Biosensors written by Bansi Dhar Malhotra and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-07-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a worldwide effort towards the development of bioanalytical devices that can be used for detection, quantification and monitoring of specific chemical species. In this context, biosensors represent an emerging trend in the diagnostics industry. A biosensor is a device that has a biological sensing element either intimately connected to or integrated within a transducer. The aim is to produce a digital electronic signal that is proportional to the concentration of a specific chemical or a set of chemicals. Biosensors are specific, rapid, cost-effective and easy to use devices that can be employed with minimal sample treatment. Biosensors have applications in many areas such as biotechnology, healthcare, pollution monitoring, food and agriculture product monitoring, the pharmaceuticals industry and defense. This reference text is devoted to the principles and applications of biosensors and meets the needs of academic institutes, research laboratories and the rapidly developing biosensor industry. Discusses novel ways that can be used to fabricate biosensors for a variety of applications Biosensors have applications in many scientific areas Contributors are experts in their respective fields of research
Download or read book Engineering Biosensors written by Ajit Sadana and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2001-10-04 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosensors are becoming increasingly important bioanalytical tools in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and other consumer oriented industries. The technology, though well developed in Europe, is slowly developing and has begun to generate interest in the United States only over the past couple of years. Research is now being directed toward the development of biosensors that are versatile, economical, and simple to use.Engineering Biosensors is a comprehensive introduction to biosensors that includes numerous illustrations to further explain the main concepts and practical examples from existing literature. It describes what biosensors are, where they are used, and how their performance is affected by existing surface characteristics.A better understanding of biosensors, as provided by this book, will greatly assist in the design of new as well as the improvement of existing biosensors. Readers are also provided with invaluable and hard-to-find data on the economics of the biosensor market to assist them in better understanding the market and where it is heading.
Download or read book Biomarkers in Environmental and Human Health Biomonitoring written by Ritu Mishra and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomarkers in Environmental and Human Health Biomonitoring: An Integrated Perspective provides a holistic view of the biomonitoring of environmental degradation, accumulated toxicity, and associated human health concerns. The book incorporates theoretical and practical aspects of the biomonitoring of environmental pollution and the health surveillance of ecological communities using samples from living organisms which are analyzed for contaminants and toxin levels. In the first half, the book provides a general overview if the different types of biomarkers, their significance as bioindicators for contaminants and detection of toxicity, as well as how they can be utilized in the restoration of degraded ecosystems. The second half of the book discusses molecular biomarkers and how they are used as diagnostic and prognostic tools for pollution monitoring. It also reviews analytical tools used to validate the biomarkers in the detection and monitoring of pollution and disease. Finally, the book delves into how novel approaches like genetic ecotoxicology; Big Data, and artificial intelligence calculates the potential consequences of environmental pollution on the ecosystems and on human health. Covers the fundamentals, types, significance, and limitations of biomarkers Examines various types of plants, animals, and secondary metabolites in identifying and monitoring toxicity in different ecosystems and potential impacts on health Reviews biomarker-based and bioinformatic tools in the detection and monitoring of environmental pollution and associated human health
Download or read book Handbook of Chemical and Biological Sensors written by R.F Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Chemical and Biological Sensors focuses on the development of sensors to recognize substances rather than physical quantities. This fully inclusive book examines devices that use a biological sensing element to detect and measure chemical and biological species as well as those that use a synthetic element to achieve a similar result. A first port of call for anyone with a specific interest, question, or problem relating to this area, this comprehensive source of reference serves as a guide for practicing scientists and as a text for many graduate courses. It presents relevant physics to chemists, chemistry to materials scientists, materials science to electronic engineers, and fabrication technology to all of the above. In addition, the handbook is useful both to newcomers and to experienced researchers who wish to broaden their knowledge of the constituent disciplines of this wide-ranging field.
Download or read book Biosensors for Food Analysis written by A O Scott and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work reviews the current status of research and commercial developments in the field of biosensors used for food analysis. It looks at the possibilities of biosensors for food analysis, their capacity for measurement of a range of analytes and their ability to monitor complex biochemical parameters during the production or processing of foods. It examines several opportunities for biosensor applications within the food industry supply chain, for instance to indicate the quality and seasonal variation of natural resources.
Download or read book Biomarkers and Biosensors written by Ajit Sadana and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomarkers and Biosensors offers thorough coverage of biomarker/biosensor interaction, current research trends, and future developments in applications of drug discovery. This book is useful to researchers in this field as well as clinicians interested in new developments in early detection and diagnosis of disease or the mode of operation of biomarkers. Biomarkers and Biosensors also emphasizes kinetics, and clearly delineates how this influences the biomarker market. Offers thorough coverage of the kinetics of biomarker interaction with the biosensor surface Provides evidence-based approach to evaluate effectiveness Provides pharmaceutical chemists the possibilities and methodology in assessing the effectiveness of new drugs Provides the information needed for the selection of the best biomarker for a specific application
Download or read book Biosensors Kinetics of Binding and Dissociation Using Fractals written by Ajit Sadana and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-12-17 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title brings to the attention of researchers in the industry, and in academia, the application of fractals to help in modeling the analyte/receptor binding and dissociation kinetics on biosensor surfaces. The work builds on that done in Engineering Biosensors: Kinetics and Design Applications, published by Academic Press in 2002. In particular, more examples are provided of where biosensors may be effectively used. This sequel is extremely timely, given the anticipation that the applications and reliance on biosensors will increase due to the advances in miniaturization, (wireless) communications, and the development of new materials (especially biological and chemical). Other applications of biosensors on the increase can be found in: the protection of civilian structures and infrastructures; protection from possible biological and chemical threats; health care; energy; food safety; and the environment to name a few. Covers all areas of applications of biosensors No other book on biosensors describes the kinetics of binding Provides numerous examples of where biosensors may be used
Download or read book Advances in Nanosensors for Biological and Environmental Analysis written by Akash Deep and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Nanosensors for Biological and Environmental Analysis presents the current state-of-art in nanosensors for biological and environmental analysis, also covering commercial aspects. Broadly, the book provides detailed information on the emergence of different types of nanomaterials as transduction platforms used in the development of nanosensors. These include carbon nanotubes, graphene, 2-D transition metal dichalcogenides, conducting polymers and metal organic frameworks. Additional topics include sections on the way nanosensors have inspired new product development in various types of biological and environmental applications that are currently available and on the horizon. Features detailed information on various types of biological and environmental nanosensors Gives particular attention to the different categories of advanced functional interfaces, processes for their development, and application areas Includes the current state-of-the-art in terms of commercial aspects
Download or read book Functionalized Nanomaterials for Biosensing and Bioelectronics Applications written by Sudheesh K. Shukla and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functionalized Nanomaterials for Biosensing and Bioelectronics Applications: Trends and Challenges describes current and future opportunities for integrating the unique properties of two-dimensional nanomaterials with bioelectronic interfaces. Sections focus on background information and fundamental concepts, review the available functionalized nanomaterials and their properties, explore the integration of functionalized nanomaterials with bioelectronics, including available fabrication and characterization methods, electrical behavior at the interface, and design and synthesis guidelines, and review examples of microsystems where functionalized nanomaterials are being integrated with bioelectronics. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and R&D working in materials science and engineering, analytical chemistry and related fields. Introduces the most common functionalized nanomaterials and their morphologies, properties, and mechanisms for sensing applications Reviews functionalization and fabrication methods and techniques for the integration of one- and two-dimensional materials for sensing applications Addresses the most relevant applications of functionalized nanomaterials for biosensing and bioelectronics applications
