Fluorescence is the most popular technique in chemical and biological sensing because of its ultimate sensitivity, high temporal and spatial resolution and versatility that enables imaging within the living cells.
1. Principles of molecular recognition.- 2. Theoretical Aspects.- 3. Molecular Recognition Units in Sensor Constructions.- 4. Binding blocks and Interfaces Designed for Sensing.- 5. Probing the properties of continuous media and interfaces.- 6. Detection of Ions and Low-molecular Targets.- 7. Detection of Biological Macromolecules and Recognition of harmful microbes.- 8. Sensing Inside the Living Cells.- 9. Ex-vivo Clinical Diagnostics.- 10. Imaging in vivo.- 11. Theranostics: Combining Targeting, Imaging and Therapy.- 12. Opening new horizons.