Commercial and Pre-commercial Cell Detection Technologies for Defence Against Bioterror

Commercial and Pre-commercial Cell Detection Technologies for Defence Against Bioterror
Author: Laura M. Lechuga
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1586038583

As a response to the rapidly emerging threat of bioterrorism, this volume aims to exchange information on commercially available technologies and equipment for defense against bioterrorism; to further the development of new biosensor system prototypes into a commercially available apparatus and to explore human factors in BWA biosensors.

Defense against Bioterror: Detection Technologies, Implementation Strategies and Commercial Opportunities

Defense against Bioterror: Detection Technologies, Implementation Strategies and Commercial Opportunities
Author: Dennis Morrison
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2007-05-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402033842

This is a critical assessment of breakthrough biosensor technologies that will allow for the rapid identification of biological threat agents in the environment and human population. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of biological weapons threat, and reviews biosensor technologies including detection platforms, networked alarm-type biodetector systems, implementation strategies, electro-optical and electrochemical biosensors.

Biosensors

Biosensors
Author: Pier Andrea Serra
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9537619990

A biosensor is defined as a detecting device that combines a transducer with a biologically sensitive and selective component. When a specific target molecule interacts with the biological component, a signal is produced, at transducer level, proportional to the concentration of the substance. Therefore biosensors can measure compounds present in the environment, chemical processes, food and human body at low cost if compared with traditional analytical techniques. Bringing together researchers from 11 different countries, this book covers a wide range of aspects and issues related to biosensor technology, such as biosensor applications in the fields of drug discovery, diagnostics and bacteria detection, optical biosensors, biotelemetry and algorithms applied to biosensing.

Medical Biosensors for Point of Care (POC) Applications

Medical Biosensors for Point of Care (POC) Applications
Author: Roger Narayan
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2016-08-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0081000782

Medical Biosensors for Point of Care (POC) Applications discusses advances in this important and emerging field which has the potential to transform patient diagnosis and care. Part 1 covers the fundamentals of medical biosensors for point-of-care applications. Chapters in part 2 go on to look at materials and fabrication of medical biosensors while the next part looks at different technologies and operational techniques. The final set of chapters provide an overview of the current applications of this technology. Traditionally medical diagnostics have been dependent on sophisticated technologies which only trained professionals were able to operate. Recent research has focused on creating point-of-care diagnostic tools. These biosensors are miniaturised, portable, and are designed to be used at the point-of-care by untrained individuals, providing real-time and remote health monitoring. - Provides essential knowledge for designers and manufacturers of biosensors for point-of-care applications - Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, materials, technologies, and applications of medical biosensors for point-of-care applications - Includes contributions from leading international researchers with extensive experience in developing medical biosensors - Discusses advances in this important and emerging field which has the potential to transform patient diagnosis and care

Biointerface Engineering: Prospects in Medical Diagnostics and Drug Delivery

Biointerface Engineering: Prospects in Medical Diagnostics and Drug Delivery
Author: Pranjal Chandra
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811547904

This book provides detailed information on the surface and surface chemistry of various biointerfaces for the understanding and development of biosensors, biocompatible devices, and drug delivery systems. It highlights the role of interfacial phenomena towards the behaviour of biomolecules on different surfaces and their significance in recent applications. The book also addresses various surface engineering techniques for the modification of biomaterials that are implemented for improving biocompatibility. It provides an updated scientific concept of various interactions of biological systems with surfaces/modified surfaces at the molecular and cellular level. The chapters include various in-vitro, in-vivo, ex-vivo models to illustrate various aspects of Biointerface Engineering. Finally, the book elucidates troubleshooting strategies and future prospects of Biointerface Engineering in Medical Diagnostics and Drug Delivery.

Biosensors and Environmental Health

Biosensors and Environmental Health
Author: Victor R. Preedy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2012-08-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466565667

Discussing the role biosensors play in detecting and monitoring environmental substances, Biosensors and Environmental Health provides key facts that can be applied to other areas of health and disease and a "mini-dictionary" of key terms and summary points. It covers personal toxicity testing, soil and risk assessment, pesticide, insecticides, par

Handbook of Molecular Imprinting

Handbook of Molecular Imprinting
Author: Seung-Woo Lee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2012-09-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814364320

Molecular imprinting focuses on the fabrication of an artificial receptor with perfect molecular recognition abilities. It has attracted a great deal of scientific attention because of the enormous opportunities it opens in the fields of separation, catalysis, and analysis. The advantages of the molecular imprinting enable to target a wide class of substances ranging from small molecules to big conglomerates, such as proteins or even cells. In recent years, sensor applications based on molecular imprinting have started to attract greater attention because of the easy creation of robust receptor sites with high specificity and sensitivity toward a target compound. A collection of contributions from distinguised experts, Handbook of Molecular Imprinting: Advanced Sensor Applications provides a comprehensive overview on the specific challenges of molecular imprinting in sensor applications. It covers various molecular imprinting approaches. As a result, a perspective of future device ensembles for sensing is acquired. The text lays particular emphasis on fundamental aspects as well as novel ideas in the context of sensor applications. It also highlights the operation principles of various sensor transducers that are generally employed in combination with molecular imprinting recognition elements.

Electrochemical Nano/Bio Sensors 2

Electrochemical Nano/Bio Sensors 2
Author: B. Chin
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2010-10-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1566778603

The papers included in this issue of ECS Transactions were originally presented in the symposium ¿Electrochemical Nano/Bio Sensors 2¿, held during the 217th meeting of The Electrochemical Society, in Vancouver, Canada, from April 25 to 30, 2010.

Molecularly Imprinted Sensors

Molecularly Imprinted Sensors
Author: Songjun Li
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444563318

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

Chemical Sensors 9 -and- MEMS/NEMS 9

Chemical Sensors 9 -and- MEMS/NEMS 9
Author: G. Hunter
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1566778271

This issue of ECS Transactions is a compilation of papers presented at the 218th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, held in Las Vegas from October 10 - 15, 2010. The papers presented covered the research and development in the field of chemical (gas, ion, bio and other) sensors, including molecular recognition surface, transduction methods, and integrated and micro sensor systems, as well as all aspects of MEMS/NEMS technology, including micro/nanomachining, fabrication processes, packaging, and the application of these structures and processes to the miniaturization of chemical sensors, physical sensors, biosensors, miniature chemical analysis systems and other devices.