Electrochemical Sensor Analysis

Electrochemical Sensor Analysis
Author: Salvador Alegret
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1416
Release: 2007-10-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080560695

Electrochemical Sensor Analysis (ECSA) presents the recent advances in electrochemical (bio)sensors and their practical applications in real clinical, environment, food and industry related samples, as well as in the safety and security arena. In a single source, it covers the entire field of electrochemical (bio)sensor designs and characterizations. The 38 chapters are grouped in seven sections: 1) Potentiometric sensors, 2) Voltammetric sensors, 3) Electrochemical gas sensors 4) Enzyme-based sensors 5) Affinity biosensors 6) Thick and thin film biosensors and 7) Novel trends. Written by experts working in the diverse technological and scientific fields related to electrochemical sensors, each section provides an overview of a specific class of electrochemical sensors and their applications. This interdisciplinary text will be useful for researchers and professionals alike. - Covers applications and problem solving (sensitivity, interferences) in real sample analysis - Details procedures to construct and characterize electrochemical (bio)sensors

Analysis and Detection by Capillary Electrophoresis

Analysis and Detection by Capillary Electrophoresis
Author: Maria Luisa Marina
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 797
Release: 2005-09-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080456235

Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) is a powerful analytical technique used to separate compounds and is increasingly being used in routine analytical laboratories. Analysis and Detection by Capillary Electrophoresis presents developments enabling the enhancement of the detection sensitivity in CE, including the different strategies used to achieve sensitivity requirements. It describes techniques allowing sample preconcentration and sensitive continuous detection systems and looks at recent developments such as chiral analysis in CE and electrochemical detection in microchips. UV-Vis absorbance detection, as the most widely used detection system in CE, is also presented. Analysis and Detection by Capillary Electrophoresis delves into the practical approaches used in the field and will greatly benefit analytical chemists, as well as students, teachers, technical analysts, scientists and researchers involved in capillary electrophoresis.* An overview of practical approaches employed in capillary electrophoresis, including the fundamentals, instrumentation, and applications of continuous detections systems employed in capillary electrophoresis* Covers aspects of capillary electrophoresis that have never previously been covered * Written by leading experts in the field

Passive Sampling Techniques in Environmental Monitoring

Passive Sampling Techniques in Environmental Monitoring
Author: Richard Greenwood
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2007-07-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080489508

Monitoring pollutants in air, soil and water is a routine requirement in the workplace, and in the wider environment. Passive samplers can provide a representative picture of levels of pollutants over a period of time from days to months by measuring the average concentrations to which they have been exposed. Air monitors are widely used, for instance to measure the exposure of workers to volatile compounds, but also for monitoring the fate of pollutants in the atmosphere. Passive sampling devices are now becomining increasingly used to monitor pollutants in rivers, coastal waters and ground water where contamination results from sources such as domestic and industrial discharges, and the use of agrochemicals. Passive Sampling Techniques in Environmental Monitoring provides a timely collection of information on a set of techniques that help monitor the quality of air, surface and ground waters. Passive sampling can provide an inexpensive means of obtaining a representative picture of quality over a period of time, even where levels of pollutants fluctuate due to discontinuous discharges or seasonal application of chemicals such as pesticides. Recent changes in legislation have increased the pressure to obtain better information than that provided by classical infrequent spot sampling.Brought together in one source, this book looks at the performance of a range of devices for the passive sampling of metals, and of non-polar and polar organic chemicals in air and in water. The strengths and weaknesses and the range of applicability of the technology are considered.* Comprehensive review of passive sampling - covering air, water and majority of available technologies in one volume* Chapters written by international specialist experts * Covers theory and applications, providing background information and guidelines for use in the field

Proteomics and Peptidomics

Proteomics and Peptidomics
Author: Gyorgy Marko-Varga
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2005-12-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 044451810X

Proteomics and peptidomics is the detailed understanding of the role that proteins and peptides play in health and disease and is a necessary compliment to genetic analysis. The functional expression analysis of both proteins and peptides plays a central role in modern drug discovery as well as drug development, and is also a key research area in systems biology. Proteomics and Peptidomics captures the width as well as the depth within the area and exemplifies the variety as well as the traditional basis of analytical chemistry that is needed in order to move forward in expression analysis studies. As a fast emerging field, it gives and overview of parts within the field combined with highly specialized and dedicated topics that are intended to compliment each other.

Sampling and Sample Preparation in Field and Laboratory

Sampling and Sample Preparation in Field and Laboratory
Author: Janusz Pawliszyn
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1170
Release: 2002-09-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780444505101

This title is the first comprehensive book on sampling and modern sample preparation techniques and has several main objectives: to facilitate recognition of sample preparation as both an integral part of the analytical process; to present a fundamental basis and unified theoretical approach for the professional development of sample preparation; to emphasize new developments in sample preparation technology; and to highlight the future impact of sample preparation on new directions in analytical science, particularly automation, miniaturization and field implementation. Until recently, there has been relatively little scientific interest in sampling and sample preparation, however this situation is presently changing as sampling and sample preparation become integral parts of the analytical process with their own unique challenges and research opportunities. Sampling and Sample Preparation for Field and Laboratory is an essential resource for all analytical chemists, and in particular those involved in method development. Not only does it cover the fundamental aspects of extraction, it also covers applications in various matrices and includes sampling strategies and equipment and how these can be integrated into the analytical process for maximum efficiency.

Protein Mass Spectrometry

Protein Mass Spectrometry
Author: Julian Whitelegge
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2008-10-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080932037

This book is designed to be a central text for young graduate students interested in mass spectrometry as it relates to the study of protein structure and function as well as proteomics. It is a definite must-have work for:- libraries at academic institutions with Master and Graduate programs in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology and proteomics- individual laboratories with interests covering these areas - libraries and individual laboratories in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.*Serves as an essential reference to those working in the field*Incorporates the contributions of prominent experts *Features comprehensive coverage and a logical structure

Analysis, Removal, Effects and Risk of Pharmaceuticals in the Water Cycle

Analysis, Removal, Effects and Risk of Pharmaceuticals in the Water Cycle
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 601
Release: 2007-10-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080549705

Pharmaceutically active substances are a class of new, so-called "emerging" contaminants that have raised great concern in recent years. Human and veterinary drugs are constantly being introduced into the environment, mainly as a result of the manufacturing process. Over time, this level of chemical input may lead to long-term concentrations and promote continual, but unnoticed adverse effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Analysis, Fate and Removal of Pharmaceuticals in the Water Cycle discusses state-of-the-art analytical methods for trace determination of pharmaceuticals in environmental samples while reviewing the fate and occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the water cycle (elimination in wastewater and drinking water treatment). Focus is given to the newest developments in the treatment technologies, such as membrane bioreactors and advance oxidation processes.* Well-structured overview of latest developments in trace determination* Concise and critical compilation of literature published over the past few years * Focuses on new treatment technologies, such as membrane bioreactors and advance oxidation processes.