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Book Microfluidics and Nanotechnology

Download or read book Microfluidics and Nanotechnology written by Eric Lagally and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of technologies are being used to detect minute quantities of biomolecules and cells. However, it can be difficult to determine which technologies show the most promise for high-sensitivity and low-limit detection in different applications. Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit details proven approaches for the detection of single cells and even single molecules—approaches employed by the world’s foremost microfluidics and nanotechnology laboratories. While similar books concentrate only on microfluidics or nanotechnology, this book focuses on the combination of soft materials (elastomers and other polymers) with hard materials (semiconductors, metals, and glass) to form integrated detection systems for biological and chemical targets. It explores physical and chemical—as well as contact and noncontact—detection methods, using case studies to demonstrate system capabilities. Presenting a snapshot of the current state of the art, the text: Explains the theory behind different detection techniques, from mechanical resonators for detecting cell density to fiber-optic methods for detecting DNA hybridization, and beyond Examines microfluidic advances, including droplet microfluidics, digital microfluidics for manipulating droplets on the microscale, and more Highlights an array of technologies to allow for a comparison of the fundamental advantages and challenges of each, as well as an appreciation of the power of leveraging scalability and integration to achieve sensitivity at low cost Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit not only serves as a quick reference for the latest achievements in biochemical detection at the single-cell and single-molecule levels, but also provides researchers with inspiration for further innovation and expansion of the field.

Book An Integrated Microfluidic Platform for Chemical and Biological Sensing Employing Polymer coated Piezoelectric Microcantilevers

Download or read book An Integrated Microfluidic Platform for Chemical and Biological Sensing Employing Polymer coated Piezoelectric Microcantilevers written by Masoud Khabiry and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microfluidic integrated systems offer several advantages compared to macroscopic techniques. The ability to handle small sample volumes, portability, and the low cost of the devices are the most significant of these advantages. Microfluidic systems have substantially advanced the landscape of chemical and biological research. Microfluidic platforms hold great promise in manipulation and examination of single cells, single molecules, sensor integration, chemical synthesis, biochemical assays, bioanalysis, and high-throughput screening. In addition, microfluidic systems have great potential for integration of Micro/Nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) and microcantilever-based sensors. In this work, an integrated microfluidic system with shear-protective regions that enables cell and particle immobilization, sensor integration, and nanoparticle synthesis is presented. Thus, a novel and simple microfluidic device for capturing small volume of cells by using sidewall microgroove containing channels and microposts is developed. The developed microfluidic system enabled the control of fluid flow and shear stress profiles. Furthermore, the shear stress variation and cell positioning in the sidewall microgrooves were investigated. Moreover, the histograms of cell locations in the microgrooves were provided and the most probable destination of the cells was presented. In the microfluidic device, further investigation on extracting cell information from image data was carried out. Hence, a cell segmentation technique was developed for cell counting and extracting the cell information from the microfluidic device. This platform also has the capability of integration of polymer coated piezoelectric microcantilevers which can be functionalized for analyte detection. Piezoelectric microcantilever-based sensors provide less complex system, eliminate the need for external optics and optical alignments, operate under larger gap distances, consume less power and generate less heat. Furthermore, piezoelectric microcantilever-based sensors can operate in the self-sensing manner where a piezoelectric layer embedded in the structure of the microcantilevers can be used for both sensing and actuating purposes. Moreover, an excellent way of enhancing and broadening the applicability and functionality of piezoelectric microcantilever-based sensors is to coat them with a layer of sensitive polymer. The data obtained from analyte detection by polymer coated piezoelectric microcantilever was presented. In addition, through a combined mathematical modeling the experimental findings were rationalized. Integration of microfluidic platform containing polymer coated piezoelectric microcantilever was presented. Utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing method for developing of the microfluidic component of integrated system was discussed. Alternative physical set-up of the integrated microfluidic platform containing microcantilever array was presented. Microfluidic devices are also able to rapidly mix reagents, and provide homogenous reaction environments. These features make them an ideal platform for nanoparticle synthesis. In this work, capability of nanoparticle synthesis by our microfluidic platform was also presented. In particular, flow focusing microfluidic technique for continuous synthesis of nanoparticles was examined. There are some improvements that can be pursued for further investigation on the presented integrated platform such as using different shapes and angles of sidewall microgrooves. Overall, it is possible to use this simple and adaptable platform for a sensitive detection of a wide range of analytes.

Book Microfluidics and Nanotechnology

Download or read book Microfluidics and Nanotechnology written by Eric Lagally and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of technologies are being used to detect minute quantities of biomolecules and cells. However, it can be difficult to determine which technologies show the most promise for high-sensitivity and low-limit detection in different applications. Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit details proven approaches for the detection of single cells and even single molecules approaches employed by the world s foremost microfluidics and nanotechnology laboratories. While similar books concentrate only on microfluidics or nanotechnology, this book focuses on the combination of soft materials (elastomers and other polymers) with hard materials (semiconductors, metals, and glass) to form integrated detection systems for biological and chemical targets. It explores physical and chemical as well as contact and noncontact detection methods, using case studies to demonstrate system capabilities. Presenting a snapshot of the current state of the art, the text: Explains the theory behind different detection techniques, from mechanical resonators for detecting cell density to fiber-optic methods for detecting DNA hybridization, and beyond Examines microfluidic advances, including droplet microfluidics, digital microfluidics for manipulating droplets on the microscale, and more Highlights an array of technologies to allow for a comparison of the fundamental advantages and challenges of each, as well as an appreciation of the power of leveraging scalability and integration to achieve sensitivity at low cost Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit not onlyserves as a quick reference for the latest achievements in biochemical detection at the single-cell and single-molecule levels, but also provides researchers with inspiration for further innovation and expansion of the field."

Book Molecularly Imprinted Sensors

Download or read book Molecularly Imprinted Sensors written by Songjun Li and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular imprinting is a rapidly growing field with wide-ranging applications, especially in the area of sensor development, where the process leads to improved sensitivity, reliability, stability, and reproducibility in sensing materials. Molecularly Imprinted Sensors in Analytical Chemistry addresses the most recent advances and challenges relating to molecularly imprinted polymer sensors, and is the only book to compile this information in a single source. From fundamentals to applications, this material will be valuable to researchers working in sensing technologies for pharmaceutical separation and chemical analysis, environmental monitoring and protection, defense and security, and healthcare. Provides a systematic introduction to the different types of MIP-based sensors and reviews the basic principles behind each type of sensor Includes state-of-the-art methodology supported by comparisons and discussions from leading experts in the field Covers all types of sensing modes (optical, electrochemical, thermal, acoustic, etc.), materials and platforms Appeals to a multidisciplinary audience of scientists and graduate students in a wide variety of fields, including chemistry, biology, biomedical science and engineering, and materials science and engineering

Book Graphene Science Handbook  Six Volume Set

Download or read book Graphene Science Handbook Six Volume Set written by Mahmood Aliofkhazraei and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 3379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. This six-volume handbook focuses on fabrication methods, nanostructure and atomic arrangement, electrical and optical properties, mechanical and chemical properties, size-dependent properties, and applications and industrialization. There is no other major reference work of this scope on the topic of graphene, which is one of the most researched materials of the twenty-first century. The set includes contributions from top researchers in the field and a foreword written by two Nobel laureates in physics. Volumes in the set: K20503 Graphene Science Handbook: Mechanical and Chemical Properties (ISBN: 9781466591233) K20505 Graphene Science Handbook: Fabrication Methods (ISBN: 9781466591271) K20507 Graphene Science Handbook: Electrical and Optical Properties (ISBN: 9781466591318) K20508 Graphene Science Handbook: Applications and Industrialization (ISBN: 9781466591332) K20509 Graphene Science Handbook: Size-Dependent Properties (ISBN: 9781466591356) K20510 Graphene Science Handbook: Nanostructure and Atomic Arrangement (ISBN: 9781466591370)

Book Nanobiosensors

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release : 2016-09-28
  • ISBN : 0128043725
  • Pages : 928 pages

Download or read book Nanobiosensors written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanobiosensors: Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry, Volume 8, provides the latest information on the increasing demand for robust, rapid, inexpensive, and safe alternative technologies that monitor, test, and detect harmful or potentially dangerous foods. Due to their high sensitivity and selectivity, nanobiosensors have attracted attention for their use in monitoring not only biological contaminants in food, but also potential chemical and physical hazards. This book offers a broad overview regarding the current progress made in the field of nanosensors, including cutting-edge technological progress and the impact of these devices on the food industry. Special attention is given to the detection of microbial contaminants and harmful metabolotes, such as toxins and hormones, which have a great impact on both humans and animal health and feed. Includes the most up-to-date information on nanoparticles based biosensors and quantum dots for biological detection Provides application methods and techniques for research analysis for bacteriological detection and food testing Presents studies using analytical tools to improve food safety and quality analysis

Book Advances in Microfluidic Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications

Download or read book Advances in Microfluidic Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications written by Yong Ren and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microfluidics have aroused a new surge of interest in recent years in environmental and energy areas, and inspired novel applications to tackle the worldwide challenges for sustainable development. This book aims to present readers with a valuable compendium of significant advances in applying the multidisciplinary microfluidic technologies to address energy and environmental problems in a plethora of areas such as environmental monitoring and detection, new nanofluid application in traditional mechanical manufacturing processes, development of novel biosensors, and thermal management. This book will provide a new perspective to the understanding of the ever-growing importance of microfluidics.

Book Handbook of Biosensors and Electronic Noses

Download or read book Handbook of Biosensors and Electronic Noses written by Erika Kress-Rogers and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-10-24 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In developing the electronic nose and biosensor devices, researchers not only copy biochemical pathways, but also use nature's approach to signal interpretation as a blueprint for man-made sensing systems. Commercial biosensors have demonstrated their benefits and practical applications, providing high sensitivity and selectivity, combined with a significant reduction in sample preparation assay time and the use of expensive reagents. The Handbook of Biosensors and Electronic Noses discusses design and optimization for the multitude of practical uses of these devices including:

Book Portable Biosensing of Food Toxicants and Environmental Pollutants

Download or read book Portable Biosensing of Food Toxicants and Environmental Pollutants written by Dimitrios P. Nikolelis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosensors are poised to make a large impact in environmental, food, and biomedical applications, as they clearly offer advantages over standard analytical methods, including minimal sample preparation and handling, real-time detection, rapid detection of analytes, and the ability to be used by non-skilled personnel. Covering numerous applications

Book Nanomaterials for 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 334 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

Book Electrochemical Biosensors

Download or read book Electrochemical Biosensors written by Serge Cosnier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since four decades, rapid detection and monitoring in clinical and food diagnostics and in environmental and biodefense have paved the way for the elaboration of electrochemical biosensors. Thanks to their adaptability, ease of use in relatively complex samples, and their portability, electrochemical biosensors now are one of the mainstays of analy

Book Nanotechnology Enabled Sensors

Download or read book Nanotechnology Enabled Sensors written by Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-19 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology provides tools for creating functional materials, devices, and systems by controlling materials at the atomic and molecular scales and making use of novel properties and phenomena. Nanotechnology-enabled sensors find applications in several fields such as health and safety, medicine, process control and diagnostics. This book provides the reader with information on how nanotechnology enabled sensors are currently being used and how they will be used in the future in such diverse fields as communications, building and facilities, medicine, safety, and security, including both homeland defense and military operations.

Book Surface Modification of Polymers

Download or read book Surface Modification of Polymers written by Jean Pinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to modifying and functionalizing the surfaces of polymers Surface Modification of Polymers is an essential guide to the myriad methods that can be employed to modify and functionalize the surfaces of polymers. The functionalization of polymer surfaces is often required for applications in sensors, membranes, medicinal devices, and others. The contributors?noted experts on the topic?describe the polymer surface in detail and discuss the internal and external factors that influence surface properties. This comprehensive guide to the most important methods for the introduction of new functionalities is an authoritative resource for everyone working in the field. This book explores many applications, including the plasma polymerization technique, organic surface functionalization by initiated chemical vapor deposition, photoinduced functionalization on polymer surfaces, functionalization of polymers by hydrolysis, aminolysis, reduction, oxidation, surface modification of nanoparticles, and many more. Inside, readers will find information on various applications in the biomedical field, food science, and membrane science. This important book: -Offers a range of polymer functionalization methods for biomedical applications, water filtration membranes, and food science -Contains discussions of the key surface modification methods, including plasma and chemical techniques, as well as applications for nanotechnology, environmental filtration, food science, and biomedicine -Includes contributions from a team of international renowned experts Written for polymer chemists, materials scientists, plasma physicists, analytical chemists, surface physicists, and surface chemists, Surface Modification of Polymers offers a comprehensive and application-oriented review of the important functionalization methods with a special focus on biomedical applications, membrane science, and food science.

Book Colloids and Colloid Assemblies

Download or read book Colloids and Colloid Assemblies written by Frank Caruso and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-13 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by outstanding experts in the colloids field, this book deals with the recent developments in the synthesis, modification, utilization and application of colloids. The types covered range from metal nanoparticles through to inorganic particles and polymer latexes. Strategies for their modification to impart new properties will be outlined and ordered assemblies derived from colloid particles and some applications for colloids are shown. A multidisciplinary audience spread throughout academia and industry alike will certainly appreciate this first concise collection of knowledge in book form for this topic.

Book Introductory Bioelectronics

Download or read book Introductory Bioelectronics written by Ronald R. Pethig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-22 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioelectronics is a rich field of research involving the application of electronics engineering principles to biology, medicine, and the health sciences. With its interdisciplinary nature, bioelectronics spans state-of-the-art research at the interface between the life sciences, engineering and physical sciences. Introductory Bioelectronics offers a concise overview of the field and teaches the fundamentals of biochemical, biophysical, electrical, and physiological concepts relevant to bioelectronics. It is the first book to bring together these various topics, and to explain the basic theory and practical applications at an introductory level. The authors describe and contextualise the science by examining recent research and commercial applications. They also cover the design methods and forms of instrumentation that are required in the application of bioelectronics technology. The result is a unique book with the following key features: an interdisciplinary approach, which develops theory through practical examples and clinical applications, and delivers the necessary biological knowledge from an electronic engineer’s perspective a problem section in each chapter that readers can use for self-assessment, with model answers given at the end of the book along with references to key scientific publications discussions of new developments in the bioelectronics and biosensors fields, such as microfluidic devices and nanotechnology Supplying the tools to succeed, this text is the best resource for engineering and physical sciences students in bioelectronics, biomedical engineering and micro/nano-engineering. Not only that, it is also a resource for researchers without formal training in biology, who are entering PhD programmes or working on industrial projects in these areas.

Book Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidics

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidics written by Dongqing Li and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-06 with total page 2242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all aspects of transport phenomena on the nano- and micro-scale, this encyclopedia features over 750 entries in three alphabetically-arranged volumes including the most up-to-date research, insights, and applied techniques across all areas. Coverage includes electrical double-layers, optofluidics, DNC lab-on-a-chip, nanosensors, and more.