Sensors for Chemical And Biological Applications

by Ram; Manoj Kumar

• ISBN13: 9780849333668
• ISBN10: 0849333660
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-29
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Sensors for Chemical and Biological Applicationsprovides an overview and detailed discussion of the potential of chemical and biochemical sensors in medical science, food quality, biological, and environmental applications. Examining the role of nanotechnology in sensor development, it explores how sensors confront challenges of chemical-bioterrorism through enhanced specificity, fast response times, and the ability to determine multiple hazardous substances. It also includes practical examples of sensor usage such as cholesterol monitoring along with extensive references. This reference supplies versatile, hands-on tools for professionals working in a broad array of disciplines.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. ix
Solid-State Gas Sensors	p. 1
Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane as Chemical Sensors	p. 43
Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds: The Role of Tetrapyrrole Pigment-Oriented Thin Films	p. 73
Modeling of Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor Response	p. 97
Recent Advances in the Development of Sensors for Toxicity Monitoring	p. 135
Application of Electronic Noses and Tongues	p. 173
Applications of Sensors in Food and Environmental Analysis	p. 195
Electronic Nose Applications in Medical Diagnose	p. 233
DNA Biosensor for Environmental Risk Assessment and Drugs Studies	p. 249
Methods of Detection of Explosives: As Chemical Warfare Agents	p. 277
Detection and Identification of Organophosphorus Compounds: As Chemical Warfare Agents	p. 295
Reversible Inhibition of Enzymes for Optical Detection of Chemical Analytes	p. 315
Sensing of Biowarfare Agents	p. 333
	p. 353
	p. 363
Index	p. 371
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