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2 821 kr
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Peroxynitrite is a powerful oxidiser which can damage a wide array of molecules within cells, including DNA and proteins, leading to apoptosis, inflammation or cancer. Peroxynitrite detection and quantification provides critical information in understanding its biological implications. Attempts to investigate the behavior of peroxynitrite in vivo and in vitro have been hampered by the difficulty in detecting this highly reactive oxygen species. This book presents the current state of the art in this research field with contributions from scientific leaders in the field. The chapters make clear the associated challenges and development for selective and sensitive detection of peroxynitrite. This book is a timely addition to the literature, as the first in the field, dedicated to detecting this molecule in vivo. It will be welcomed by the community particularly medicinal and analytical chemists, developers of sensors and probes and analytical equipment manufacturers.
2 857 kr
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With development of implants and in vivo detection devices comes the complication of the interaction between the materials used in the devices and biological fluids. This book examines these interactions causing fouling in biosensors and the serious issue of thrombus formation. The chemistry of surface-protein and surface-cell interactions is considered, the coatings and strategies re the avoidance of fouling are compared and the expert contributors provide a comprehensive look at the physical chemistry of the implant surface and the fouling problem. Finishing with a discussion of the future for surface modified biosensors in point-of-care devices and microfluidic technologies, this book provides an important addition to the literature suitable for professional researchers in academia and industry and postgraduate students.
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Environmental analysis techniques have advanced due to the use of nanotechnologies in improving the detection sensitivity and miniaturization of the devices in analytical procedures. These allow for developments such as increases in analyte concentration, the removal of interfering species and improvements in the detection limits. Bridging a gap in the literature, these books uniquely bring together state-of-the-art research in the applications of novel nanomaterials to each of the classical components of environmental analysis, namely sample preparation and extraction, separation and identification by spectroscopic techniques. Special attention is paid to those approaches that are considered greener and reduce the cost of the analysis process both in terms of chemicals and time consumption.Advanced undergraduates, graduates and researchers at the forefront of environmental science and engineering will find these books a good source of information. It will also help regulators, decision makers, surveillance agencies and the organizations assessing the impact of pollutants on the environment.
2 568 kr
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Presenting the most relevant advances for employing carbon-based nanostructured materials for analytical purposes, this book serves as a reference manual that guides readers through the possibilities and helps when selecting the most appropriate material for targeted analytical applications. It critically discusses the role these nanomaterials can play in sample preparation, separation procedures and detection limit improvements whilst also considering the future trends in this field.Useful to direct initiatives, this book fills a gap in the literature for graduate students and professional researchers discussing the advantages and limitations across analytical chemistry in industry and academia.
Quenched-phosphorescence Detection of Molecular Oxygen
Applications in Life Sciences
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
2 911 kr
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Significant progress has been made in recent years in quenched-phosphorescence oxygen sensing, particularly in the materials and applications of this detection technology that are open to commercialization, like uses in brain imaging and food packaging. Prompted by this, the editors have delivered a dedicated book that brings together these developments, provides a comprehensive overview of the different detection methodologies, and representative examples and applications. This book is intended to attract new researchers from various disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology and medicine, stimulate further progress in the field and assist in developing new applications. Providing a concise summary at the cutting edge, this practical guide for current experts and new potential users will increase awareness of this versatile sensing technology.
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Electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) is a powerful and versatile analytical technique, which is widely applied for biosensing and successfully commercialized in the healthcare diagnostic market. After introducing the fundamental concepts, this book will highlight the recent analytical applications with a special focus on immunoassays, genotoxicity, imaging, DNA and enzymatic assays. The topic is clearly at the frontier between several scientific domains involving analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, materials science, nanoscience and biology. This book is ideal for graduate students, academics and researchers in industry looking for a comprehensive guide to the different aspects of electrogenerated chemiluminescence.
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Immunosensors are widely used and are particularly important for fast diagnosis of diseases in remote environments as well as point-of-care devices. In this book, expert scientists are covering a selection of high quality representative examples from the past five years explaining how this area has developed. It is a compilation of recent advances in several areas of immunosensors for multiple target analysis using laboratory based or point-of-care set-up, for example graphene-, ISFET- and nanostructure-based immunosensors, electrochemical magneto immunosensors and nanoimprinted immunosensors. Filling a gap in the literature, it showcases the multidisciplinary, innovative developments in this highly important area and provides pointers towards commercialisation. Delivering a single, comprehensive work, it appeals to graduate students and professional researchers across academia and industry.
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Forensic analysis relates to the development of analytical methods from laboratory applications to in-field and in situ applications to resolve criminal cases. There has been a rapid expansion in the past few years in this area, which has led to an increase in the output of literature. This is the first book that brings together the understanding of the analytical techniques and how these influence the outcome of a forensic investigation.Starting with a brief introduction of the chemical analysis for forensic application, some forensic sampling and sample preparation, the book then describes techniques used in forensic chemical sensing in order to solve crimes. The techniques describe current forensic science practices in analytical chemistry and specifically the development of portable detectors to guide the authorities in the field. The book provides an excellent combination of current issues in forensic analytical methods for the graduates and professionals. It will cover the essential principles for students and directly relate the techniques to applications in real situations.
2 821 kr
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Reviewing the analytical strategies used in the study of cultural heritage assets such as movable artworks and archaeological items, and immovable objects like mural paintings, archaeological sites and historical buildings, this book pays particular attention to analytical methodology. It is not always necessary to use new and sophisticated instrumentation, what is important is how the instruments are used to obtain reliable, reproducible and repetitive results in view of the problems to be solved. The book considers the influence of the environment on the conservation state including degradation and how modern analytical methods have improved the analysis of materials. It emphasizes multi-method approaches on a range of materials, an approach that is of keen interest to those working in conservation practice. Primarily aimed at final year undergraduate study and masters level students, it would also be useful as supplementary reading for postgraduates and academics who require analytical techniques to enhance their research.
2 739 kr
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In recent years, in situ analysis of cellular functional molecules has attracted considerable interest as it can provide spatially or temporally resolved information of these essential molecules on/within living cells in a non-invasive way. In Situ Analysis of Cellular Functional Molecules introduces the tailor-made design of detection probes as well as schemes from a top-down perspective according to the unique characteristics of cellular functional molecules. The latest methodological developments, including enhancement of detection sensitivity and specificity, precision localization, implementation of dynamic tracking, and acquirement of quantitative functional information for various important functional molecules is discussed in detail. Written by leaders in the field, this book will provide a comprehensive overview to scientists in academia and professionals in industry working on different aspects of cellular analysis and cell biology.
2 821 kr
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Precision medicine is a topical subject that attracts tremendous attention from scientific and medical communities, being set to transform health care in the future. This book will be among the first to cover the detection methods for precision medicine. The first section provides an overview of the biomarkers used for precision medicine, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites. The coverage then turns to sequencing techniques and their applications, and other bioanalytical techniques, including mass spectrometry for proteome and phosphoproteome analysis, immunological methods and droplet technologies. The final sections include biosensors applied to precision medicine and clinical applications. This book provides a reference for researchers and students interested and working in the development of bioanalytical techniques for clinical applications. It provides a useful introduction for physicians and medical laboratory technologists to the recent advances in detection methods for precision medicine.
3 425 kr
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The multidisciplinary field of food sensor development is evolving rapidly. Prompt detection of food contaminants is vital for public health protection. Significant advances are taking place in the design and development of sensitive, affordable, and user-friendly sensors for food safety and security.This book covers various recent advances in food sensor development, using illustrative descriptions of successful practical applications as well as identifying existing challenges and prospects. Compiling current progress in food quality sensors such as electrochemical sensors, nanocomposite sensors, aptamer based immunosensors, and microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices, it fills a gap in the literature by laying down a framework for food sensor development from idea to implementation. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects, the book appeals to students, academics, researchers and industry personnel from diverse backgrounds with an interest in food science and food quality assurance.
2 739 kr
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Looking to prevent future outbreaks of deadly pathogens by early detection? Infectious diseases continue to be a challenge that necessitates increased precision in detection and integration to achieve accurate diagnosis at the point of care (PoC). Field-effect transistors (FETs) have been investigated widely as biosensors for pathogen detection, with advantages such as label-free and real-time detection capabilities. These biosensors have:a high level of sensitivity, a remarkable capacity for miniaturization, a molecular minimum limit of detection (LoD), and seamless integration with semiconductor technologyIn this title, we have invited expert scientific researchers to share their experience in this field. This book focuses on the application and possibility of FETs as biosensors, for rapid and real time detection of pathogens that affect human life. The lack of commercially available efficient devices that can be deployed for this task resulted in the recent global spread of the SARS-CoV-19 virus. The book is an attempt to keep interested parties up to date.Aimed at scientists and engineers (researchers, academics, and postgraduate students) who are interested in developing and using BioFET based sensors, the information in this book is crucial to help prevent future outbreaks of pathogens which bring with them significant impacts on human health and wellbeing.
2 745 kr
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Describing the importance of surfactants in electrochemical investigations related to biologically and environmentally vital chemicals, this book charts the progression of highly responsive electrochemical sensors using surfactants as a modifying agent in the sensor field. It provides contributed chapters from respected researchers on information concerning the activity of target molecules and electron transfer kinetics arising at the surface of the fabricated sensor materials. Surfactant-based electrochemical sensors are of great interest in the quest to find low-cost, fast and highly responsive sensing devices and one aim of this book is to help improve the competence and knowledge in this newly emerging interdisciplinary research area. Attracting an audience of students, academics, industrialists and engineers, it will interest researchers seeking to use non-toxic sensors in their detection challenges.
3 055 kr
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This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in wearable and implantable electrochemical sensors for monitoring neurological disorders. Electrochemical sensors offer portability, sensitivity and ease of handling, making real-time, in situ detection simpler. The book delves into the strategies, advantages and the limitations of existing devices, as well as the role new materials have in driving advancements in this field. Information on the various designs of point of care sensors and how these can help clinicians achieve comparative assessments are detailed. The challenges and the future scope of wearable electrochemical biosensors in neurotransmitter detection are investigated and the key contributing factors for their integration in new age technologies such as robots, smart devices, miniaturized sensor chips, and flexible and wearable sensors are reviewed. Researchers from various backgrounds, from materials scientists to healthcare specialists, will find this book informative and valuable.
2 927 kr
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Providing a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-art detection technologies and materials used in the development of diagnostics for clinical, medicinal and environmental applications, the books in this series are a valuable reference for graduate students and professional researchers across academia and industry. Emphasising the detection of chemicals and biochemical species in a quantitative fashion, the in-depth knowledge featured in the series will also interest advisors, consultants and government agency staff.
Lab-on-a-chip Devices for Advanced Biomedicines
Laboratory Scale Engineering to Clinical Ecosystem
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
3 425 kr
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The global miniature devices market is poised to surpass a valuation of $12–$15 billion USD by the year 2030. Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices are a vital component of this market.Comprising a network of microchannels, electrical circuits, sensors, and electrodes, LOC is a miniaturized integrated device platform used to streamline day-to-day laboratory functions, run cost-effective clinical analyses and curb the need for centralized instrumentation facilities in remote areas. Compact design, portability, ease of operation, low sample volume, short reaction time, and parallel investigation stand as the pivotal factors driving the widespread acceptance of LOC within the biomedical community.In this book, the Editors meticulously explore LOC through three key ‘Ts’: Theories (microfluidics, microarrays, instrumentation, software);Technologies (additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, computational thinking, smart consumables, scale-up tactics, and biofouling); and Trends (biomedical analysis, point-of-care diagnostics, personalized healthcare, bioactive synthesis, disease diagnosis, and space applications) This comprehensive text not only provides readers with a thorough understanding of the current advancements in the LOC domain but also offers valuable insights to support the utilization of miniaturized devices for enhanced healthcare practices. Aimed at career researchers looking for instruction in the topic and newcomers to the area, the book is also useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on new studies or for those interested in reading about the LOC platform.
3 496 kr
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Diagnostics are essential components of the healthcare and medical industry. Their uses range from initial prognosis to accurate identification to continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions. However, many diagnostics have a high cost, requiring specialist training and bulky instruments, and being time consuming to use.Developments in detection technology and manufacturing have created a family of diagnostics that are:inexpensive and portable,easy to handle without special training,possible to mass produce,generally harmless and do not hold any potential health risk andhighly sensitive with low detection limits and excellent robustnessCompiled from recent findings by leading global researchers, this book is a comprehensive reference for researchers looking to develop low-cost diagnostics for societal impact as well as health professionals interested in learning more about this technology. Broken down into five sections, coverage includes different techniques such as fluorescent probes, electrochemiluminescence and electroanalytical; fabrication of different types of biosensors; real-world applications; nanomaterial-based biosensors; and, finally, diagnostics based on 3D-printing for the diagnosis of viral infections and more.Replacing existing conventional devices minimizes limitations and increases access. There is no need for you to continue to use the second best, read about how you can make an impact with new diagnostic tools that will save you time and money.
Biosensing Technology for Human Health
Eco-friendly Materials and Real-world Applications
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
3 596 kr
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The rapid advances in biosensing technology over the past few decades have revolutionized the field of human health. From early disease detection to personalized medicine, these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to improve patient outcomes and overall public health. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of biosensing technologies, their applications and future prospects.Initially, the book explores the fundamental principles underlying biosensing technology then details various types of biosensors, including electrochemical sensors, discussing their mechanisms, advantages and limitations. The subsequent sections of the book are dedicated to the practical applications of biosensing technologies in human health including infectious disease diagnostics, environmental monitoring and the development of wearable biosensors for continuous health monitoring. These chapters highlight real-world examples and case studies, illustrating the impact of biosensing technology on healthcare practices. This book is a crucial resource for academics, researchers, and those who want to learn more about electrochemical phenomena, experiment with cutting-edge methods and use biosensors for a variety of purposes.
2 927 kr
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There is an urgent need to address healthcare challenges and an increasing demand for innovative solutions to power ingestible and implantable devices. This book systematically explores the potential of energy materials to be a catalyst in this research and to act as a power bank for biomedical devices, with a focus on ingestible or implantable technologies. Coverage includes elucidating current developments, addressing challenges, proposing solutions and charting future possibilities, all ultimately with the aim of fostering a collective effort towards progress in this critical area of healthcare technology.Aimed at researchers who require an up-to-date overview of the status and challenges for energy materials in healthcare, it summarizes ongoing efforts and highlights the untapped potential. This valuable resource not only updates them on the existing landscape but also serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging further exploration and contribution to the progress of energy materials in healthcare.
3 564 kr
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Fluorescent materials are revolutionizing science and industry with their remarkable photophysical properties and versatile applications in bioimaging, diagnostics, and beyond. Despite their promise, traditional fluorophores often face limitations due to aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effects, which diminish their fluorescence in solid-state or aggregated forms.The ground breaking phenomenon of aggregation-induced emission (AIE), first reported by Professor Ben Zhong Tang and colleagues in 2001, overcame this challenge. AIE-active molecules uniquely enhance fluorescence in solid or aggregated states, thanks to restricted intramolecular motion (RIM). This discovery has sparked a wave of advancements, leading to diverse applications in fluorescence sensing, diagnostics, and imaging.This edited volume brings together chapters from renowned researchers worldwide, showcasing the latest progress in sensing applications of AIE luminogens. With comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, it serves as an invaluable resource for professionals in fluorescence-based analytical and detection work. Whether you're exploring bioimaging or developing fluorescent devices, this book offers essential insights to advance your work.An indispensable reference for academics, students, and industry professionals, this book opens the door to the transformative possibilities of AIE luminogens.
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3 701 kr
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The 21st century has seen the rise and resurgence of viral threats that have reshaped global health, economies, and daily life. From seasonal influenza to unprecedented pandemics like COVID-19, the urgency for rapid, accurate, and scalable virus detection has never been greater. Sensor technologies have emerged as vital tools in this landscape, enabling early diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and real-time health surveillance.This book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of sensor-based virus detection technologies. It brings together leading voices from academia and industry to cover a wide range of topics from foundational detection principles to cutting-edge innovations like CRISPR-based biosensors, wearable diagnostics and AI-powered data analysis.Designed for researchers, engineers, clinicians, and policymakers, this volume provides both a deep dive into current technologies and a forward-looking perspective on the future of virus detection. It is an essential resource for anyone engaged in the science and strategy of global health preparedness.
2 817 kr
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Fluorescent metal nanoclusters – ultrasmall particles of gold, silver, copper and platinum – are transforming analytical chemistry with their molecule-like photoluminescence, biocompatibility and chemical stability. This book offers a comprehensive guide to their synthesis, functionalization and real-world applications in sensing, diagnostics and bioimaging.Designed for researchers, students and industry professionals, it explores how precise control over size and surface chemistry enables bright, tunable fluorescence from deep blue to near-infrared. Readers will discover how these nanoclusters are used in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, forensics, drug delivery and optoelectronics.With emphasis on practical design strategies and emerging techniques, Fluorescent Metal Nanoclusters bridges the gap between foundational science and cutting-edge innovation. Whether you are developing fluorescent sensors or exploring bioimaging tools, this reference equips you with the insights to harness the full potential of these remarkable materials.An essential guide for analytical, supramolecular and biological chemists and anyone shaping the future of fluorescence-based technologies.
2 885 kr
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Forensic science combines analytical science with the requirements of law enforcement agencies and legislation. This can often pose challenges within the development of novel analytical methods, particularly with the drive to have more in-field and in-situ applications to facilitate the investigation of criminal cases. This book will explore the specific challenges encountered by forensic scientists and the developments that are being made to address these within the framework of the legislative requirements. It will provide a critical appraisal of the current challenges facing analytical approaches for the detection of forensic evidence and the state of the art technologies used to address these challenges.Providing an excellent combination of current research and how this pertains to forensic investigations, the book will also highlight key obstacles within this ever-changing environment. Aimed at graduates and forensic professionals, this is a unique oversight of the current work being undertaken within the development of analytical methods and also in the interpretation of complex crime scene samples.
Disposable Electrochemical Sensors for Healthcare Monitoring
Material Properties and Design
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
3 082 kr
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Disposable electrodes have been widely used as a sensing platform in electrical and electrochemical sensors owing to the possibility of quantitative detection using clinical biomarkers with high precision, sensitivity and reproducibility, which are necessary for accurate diagnosis of the health condition of an individual. This book focusses on the emerging disposable electrochemical sensors in the health sector and the advancement of analytical devices to monitor diabetic, cancer and cardiovascular patients using different nanomaterials. It discusses the upcoming strategies, advantages and the limitations of the existing devices using disposable electrodes. Uniquely, it covers in-depth knowledge of mechanistic features of various designs of screen-printing electrodes and the material aspects required of sensors developed for the healthcare field. It also looks at the portable devices using a variety of materials and the future directions for research in this area.Appealing to the health care industry, this book is aimed at academic and research institutes at both the graduate and postgraduate level. The contributors are leading experts in the field and they are providing guidance for the next decade of research in the field of disposable electrochemical biosensors.
2 827 kr
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Quantum dots are proven powerful probes for fluorescence imaging and have distinct properties that give them unique capabilities. Currently, they are being developed for a range of additional applications including the detection of disease, fluorescent assays for drug discovery, single protein tracking and intracellular reporting. Here, the various types of quantum dots are introduced, with the reader being provided with enough information in the text and the references to encourage a new quantum dot user to get started. Including an overview of the significant advancement in the field and discussing applications, the book emphasises how the properties of quantum dots are employed in bioanalytical chemistry. Closing with a prospectus of the future for quantum dots, any researchers and students in bioanalytical chemistry, medicine and clinical biochemistry will find this title useful supplementary reading.
2 002 kr
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Biosensor technology has rapidly expanded into a wide variety of applications in the last few years. Such fields include clinical diagnostics, environmental chemistry, drug discovery and pathogen detection, to name but a few. The structure of these sensors is based on the intimate combination of a biological entity with a transducer capable of generating an electrical signal to provide information on the biological system being studied. Until now there has been a limited treatment of the study of whole cells (as a biological component) due to the difficulty in connecting transducers to cell populations. This book focuses on several aspects of neural behaviour both in vitro and in vivo, and for the first time, the detection of populations of neurons (rather than single cells) will be presented. The fundamental behaviour and characterization of neurons on various substrates, using a variety of electronic devices such as transistors and microelectrode arrays will be discussed. Future perspectives discussed in the book include artificial intelligence using biological neural networks and nanoneuromedicine. The authors have considerable experience in biosensor technology, and have pioneered the study of neural populations using biosensors in collaboration with neurophysiologists and neuroendrocrinologists. This book will be invaluable to university neuroscience and analytical chemistry departments and students, academics and physicians will benefit from its accessible style and format.
2 527 kr
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In a bid to develop synthetic molecules and materials that are capable of mimicking biological recognition and function, intensive research in the fields of synthetic receptor technologies, smart materials, synthetic biology and smart indicators has been under way for the past 20-30 years. The development of synthetic receptors continues to grow rapidly. Novel molecular architectures, with ever improving selective binding properties are constantly being described, and in some cases providing much-needed physical insights into the nature of non-covalent interactions and molecular recognition. Such receptor systems are finding increasingly esoteric applications and this book captures the key developments at the synthetic receptor/biology/detection science interface.The editor has extensive experience in applying smart materials and synthetic receptors to the development of biosensors. Reddy has developed smart, permselective and biocompatible molecularly imprinted polymers and membrane materials for the sensor/sample interface and the advancement of smart materials-based electrochemical, quartz crystal and optical sensors for medical, food and environmental applications. Chapters demonstrate how growing disciplines such as biomimetics, synthetic receptor technologies, pattern recognition and nanotechnology are being used to develop new smart materials for diagnostic sensor and biosensor applications. Postgraduate students and researchers in academia and industry will benefit from this resourceful handbook.
2 061 kr
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There are many remaining challenges impeding future progress in field of Clinical Diagnostics. This book presents a technical assessment and vision of clinical leaders, scoping the clinical and other diagnostic needs and the bottle-necks in their cognate fields. Issues of real environmental biological measurements from the perspective of the end-user are presented and thus the book serves to inform the direction of the fundamental scientific efforts. Both editors are experienced practitioners within the biosensor technology and are involved first-hand with the healthcare and clinical applications of detection science.
2 499 kr
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The concept of a miniaturised laboratory on a disposable chip is now a reality, and in everyday use in industry, medicine and defence. New devices are launched all the time, prompting the need for a straightforward guide to the design and manufacture of lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices.This book presents a modular approach to the construction and integration of LOC components in detection science. The editors have brought together some of the leading experts from academia and industry to present an accessible guide to the technology available and its potential. Several chapters are devoted to applications, presenting both the sampling regime and detection methods needed. Further chapters describe the integration of LOC devices, not only with each other but also into existing technologies.With insights into LOC applications, from biosensing to molecular and chemical analysis, and presenting scaled-down versions of existing technology alongside unique approaches that exploit the physics of the micro and nano-scale, this book will appeal to newcomers to the field and practitioners requiring a convenient reference.