Surfactant Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors discusses the applications of surfactants for Electrochemical Sensors. Surfactant based electrochemical sensors exhibits elevated sensitivity, selectivity, stability and accuracy as compared to other analytical techniques. The fabricated sensors can be applied for routine analysis in clinical and industrial samples with acceptable recovery. This book covers the emerging research trends and exploitation of surfactants for electrochemical sensor preparation for its applications in various fields such as academia, medicine, industry and monitoring of environmental species. The key focus of this book is to expand scientific research in the field of electrochemistry on surfactant based electrochemical sensors in order to construct highly sensitive devices. Part one presents the characteristics of surfactants and discusses their application for the fabrication of electrochemical sensors and bio sensors. Part two addresses the analysis of toxic chemicals and their quantitative determination and offers surfactant based sensing platforms for environmental modelling. Part three discusses the significance of the analysis of molecules and ions in biological and pharmaceutical sampling. Part four presents new methodologies for the determination of food additives and biological molecules present in food samples. Part 5 explores the Sustainability, Safety and Toxicity Aspects of Surfactant Modified Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors. - Presents emerging research trends and discusses the exploitation of surfactants for electrochemical sensor preparation and its applications for multi-disciplinary fields - Addresses the development process for a sensitive, robust, and responsive sensor with the use of surfactants - Presents the utilization of surfactant based sensors in real-time analysis

Recent Advances in Biosensor Technology (Volume 1) is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in biosensor technology, written by experts in bioengineering and biosensor development. The book is an essential resource for researchers and biomedical engineers interested in the latest developments in biosensor technology. It covers a wide range of topics, including nanomaterials for biosensing applications, carbon-based nanomaterials for sensing applications, graphene-based nanomaterials, SPR-based biosensors in diagnostics and therapeutics, biosensors for cancer diagnosis and therapeutics, tissue engineering and more. One of the key features of this book is its detailed discussion of the novel research findings in biosensor technology, providing readers with the most up-to-date information in the field. Each chapter includes a comprehensive review of relevant literature, as well as practical examples to demonstrate the potential applications of biosensors in various fields. Furthermore, this book includes detailed references for further reading, making it an excellent resource for readers looking to deepen their understanding of biosensor technology.

The present book is devoted to all aspects of biosensing in a very broad definition, including, but not limited to, biomolecular composition used in biosensors (e.g., biocatalytic enzymes, DNAzymes, abiotic nanospecies with biocatalytic features, bioreceptors, DNA/RNA, aptasensors, etc.), physical signal transduction mechanisms (e.g., electrochemical, optical, magnetic, etc.), engineering of different biosensing platforms, operation of biosensors in vitro and in vivo (implantable or wearable devices), self-powered biosensors, etc. The biosensors can be represented with analogue devices measuring concentrations of analytes and binary devices operating in the YES/NO format, possibly with logical processing of input signals. Furthermore, the book is aimed at attracting young scientists and introducing them to the field, while providing newcomers with an enormous collection of literature references.

Fiber sensing technologies have enabled both fundamental studies and a wide spectrum of applications in every aspect of life. This book highlights the recent advancement in fiber sensing technologies based on newly developed sensing mechanisms, advanced fiber structures, and functional materials. In particular, the integration of functional materials with different electrical, optical, thermal, or mechanical properties into a single fiber offers a wealth of new opportunities in sensing. The book covers the major developments in novel fiber materials, such as semiconductors, metals, polymers, soft glasses, and carbon materials, as well as the sensing applications based on both single fiber and multi-dimensional fiber arrays for temperature, light, strain, vibration, electric and magnetic fields, hazardous chemicals, gases, and physiological signals.

Since four decades, rapid detection and monitoring in clinical and food diagnostics and in environmental and biodefense have paved the way for the elaboration of electrochemical biosensors. Thanks to their adaptability, ease of use in relatively complex samples, and their portability, electrochemical biosensors now are one of the mainstays of analy

Chemical, Gas, and Biosensors for the Internet of Things and Related Applications brings together the fields of sensors and analytical chemistry, devices and machines, and network and information technology. This thorough resource enables researchers to effectively collaborate to advance this rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary area of study. As innovative developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to open new possibilities for quality of life improvement, sensor technology must keep pace, Drs. Mitsubayashi, Niwa and Ueno have brought together the top minds in their respective fields to provide the latest information on the numerous uses of this technology. Topics covered include life-assist systems, network monitoring with portable environmental sensors, wireless livestock health monitoring, point-of-care health monitoring, organic electronics and bio-batteries, and more. - 2020 PROSE Awards - Winner: Category: Chemistry and Physics: Association of American Publishers - Describes the latest advances and underlying principles of sensors used in biomedicine, healthcare, biotechnology, nanotechnology and food and environment safety - Focuses on sensors' methods of data communication, logging and analysis for IoT applications - Explains the specific requirements of sensor design and performance improvement, helping researchers enhance sensitivity, selectivity, stability, reproducibility and response time