Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

Covering the huge developments in sensor technology and electronic sensing devices that have occurred in the last 10 years, this book uses an open learning format to encourage reader understanding of the subject. An invaluable distance learning book Applications orientated providing invaluable aid for anyone wishing to use chemical and biosensors Key features and subjects covered include the following: Sensors based on both electrochemical and photometric transducers Mass-sensitive sensors Thermal-sensitive sensors Performance factors for sensors Examples of applications Detailed case studies of five selected sensors 30 discussion questions with worked examples and 80 self-assessment questions 140 explanatory diagrams An extensive bibliography

Covering the huge developments in sensor technology and electronicsensing devices that have occurred in the last 10 years, this bookuses an open learning format to encourage reader understanding ofthe subject.* An invaluable distance learning book* Applications orientated providing invaluable aid for anyonewishing to use chemical and biosensorsKey features and subjects covered include the following:* Sensors based on both electrochemical and photometrictransducers* Mass-sensitive sensors* Thermal-sensitive sensors* Performance factors for sensors* Examples of applications* Detailed case studies of five selected sensors* 30 discussion questions with worked examples and 80self-assessment questions* 140 explanatory diagrams* An extensive bibliography

Series PrefaceAuthor's PrefaceAcronyms, Abbreviation and SymbolsAbout the AuthorIntroductionIntroduction to sensorsSensors and biosensors - definitionsAspects of sensorsTransduction ElementsElectrochemical transducers - introductionPotentiometry and ion selective electrodes: the NernstequationVoltammetry and amperometryConductivityField effect transistorsModified electrodes, thin film electrodes, microelectrodes andscreen printed electrodesPhotometric sensorsSensing ElementsIntroductionIonic recognitionMolecular recognition - chemical recognition agentsMolecular recognition - spectroscopic recognitionMolecular recognition - biological recognition agentsImmobilisation of biological componentPerformance FactorsIntroductionSelectivitySensitivityTime factorsPrecision, accuracy and repeatabilityDifferent biomaterialsDifferent transducersSome factors affecting the performance of sensorsElectrochemical Sensors and BiosensorsPotentiometric sensors - ion selective electrodesPotentiometric biosensorsAmperometric sensorsConductometric sensors and biosensorsApplications of FET sensorsPhotometric ApplicationsTechniques for optical sensorsVisible absorption spectroscopyFluorescent reagentsIndirect methods using competitive bindingReflection methodsLight scattering techniquesMass Sensitive and Thermal SensorsThe piezo-electric effectSurface acoustic wavesThermal sensorsSome Specific ApplicationsDetermination of glucose in blood - amperometric biosensorDetermination of ng levels of copper (I) in water using anodicstripping voltammetry using an electrode modified with a complexingagentDetermination of several ions simultaneously - "the laboratory on achip"Determination of ato-mole levels of trinitrotoluene (TNT)antibody with a luminescent transducerDetermination of flavanols in beers