Biosensors In Environmental Monitoring

Author : Ursula Bilitewski,Anthony Turner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-05-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9057024497

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Biosensors in Environmental Monitoring by Ursula Bilitewski,Anthony Turner Pdf

During recent years both research activity and the number of reports on biosensor systems applied to environmental analysis have increased significantly. Compounds present in the environment have increasingly been shown to have effects on biological systems such as cells, enzymes, binding proteins, and DNA. In order to deal with the increasing demand for information about possible pollution of the environment there is need for improvements to analytical methods. Thus, biochemistry-based analytical methods should offer the possibility of monitoring these effects. This text provides an overview of existing biosensor principles, commercially available instruments, and related biochemical assays which have been developed and applied to environmental monitoring. Providing the reader with detailed information on methodology and a description of the practical application of selected sensors, this text also includes reports on established chemical methods for comparison. This volume presents fundamental principles together with examples of applications and discussion of drawbacks, and future developments. Of interest to all in the field of environmental analysis and biosensor technology, this text provides a comprehensive treatise on the latest research and developments in the field.

Author : D.P. Nikolelis,Ulrich J. Krull,Joseph Wang,Marco Mascini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401589734

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Biosensors for Direct Monitoring of Environmental Pollutants in Field by D.P. Nikolelis,Ulrich J. Krull,Joseph Wang,Marco Mascini Pdf

Biosensors offer clear and distinct advantages over standard analytical methods for the direct monitoring of environmental pollutants in the field, such as real-time detection with minimum sample preparation and handling. The present book highlights recent advantages that will be of great value to a range of scientists, researchers and students dealing with analytical and environmental chemistry and biosensor technology. It presents recent trends in analytical methodology for the determination of indoor and outdoor pollutants, advances in DNA, biological and recognition-based sensors, examples of biosensors for use in field and water analysis, biosensors based on non-aqueous systems, and recent advances in the miniaturisation and micromachining of biosensors.

Author : Toonika Rinken,Kairi Kivirand
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789238235

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Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring by Toonika Rinken,Kairi Kivirand Pdf

Real-time and reliable detection of molecular compounds and bacteria is essential in modern environmental monitoring. For rapid analyses, biosensing devices combining high selectivity of biomolecular recognition and sensitivity of modern signal-detection technologies offer a promising platform. Biosensors allow rapid on-site detection of pollutants and provide potential for better understanding of the environmental processes, including the fate and transport of contaminants.This book, including 12 chapters from 37 authors, introduces different biosensor-based technologies applied for environmental analyses.

Author : Marco Mascini,Ilaria Palchetti
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849731317

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Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Environmental Pollution Monitoring by Marco Mascini,Ilaria Palchetti Pdf

This book discusses recent advances in the use of nucleic acid based biosensors and related bioanalytical assays for environmental monitoring.

Author : Bertold Hock,Damia Barcelo,Karl Cammann,Peter-D. Hansen,Anthony P. F. Turner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783322934543

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Biosensors for Environmental Diagnostics by Bertold Hock,Damia Barcelo,Karl Cammann,Peter-D. Hansen,Anthony P. F. Turner Pdf

This book reflects the current knowledge and trends in the field of biosensors for environmental monitoring. Biosensors combine the power of microelectronics with the selectivity and sensitivity of biological components to detect individual substances or groups of substances in the environment. Biosensors can also be used for recognizing biological effects such as genotoxicity, immunotoxicity and endocrine responses. For this purpose, components of biological origin such as microorganisms, enzymes, receptors or specific nucleic acid sequences are applied for the recognition and combined with a transducer system to provide toxicologic or pharmacologic data within seconds. This approach is expected not only to provide a significant contribution to measurement technology but also a basis for competent political decisions.

Author : Damià Barceló,Peter-Dietrich Hansen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642055486

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Biosensors for the Environmental Monitoring of Aquatic Systems by Damià Barceló,Peter-Dietrich Hansen Pdf

sector. This ensured eventual transfer of the technology demonstrated at the wo- shops and Technical Meetings to marketable devices. BIOSET provided assistance for researchers from European laboratories to meet to exchange ideas, use equ- ment, and establish a basis for new joint projects. The secretariat of the Concerted Action BIOSET supported the Technical Meetings. There were three Technical Meetings held, two in Berlin in 1997 and 1998, and the third in Barcelona, in April 2000. The goal of these technical meetings was to join different research and industrial teams to evaluate the performance of their biosensor technology in field conditions with common and standardized surface and waste waters. As a result of these field experiments, the additional information that biosensors can offer to environmental monitoring was also evaluated. Thus, these three Technical Meetings were useful accompanying measures and practical additions to the currently organized yearly workshops. The concerted action BIOSET was f- lowed by the SENSPOL network. The 1st SENSPOL Workshop was held on the 9–11 May 2001 on Sensing Technologies for Contaminated Sites and Groundwater at the University of Alcala. There was one special Workshop on “Genotoxicity Biosensing (TECHNOTOX)” supported by the European Commission DG XII D-1 and BIOSET in the year 2000. The TECHNOTOX meeting at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) in Mol was organized by Phillippe Corbisier (VITO), Peter-D. Hansen (TU Berlin) and Damia Barcelo (CSIC Barcelona).

Author : Toonika Rinken
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535121732

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Biosensors by Toonika Rinken Pdf

Nowadays, the implementation of novel technological platforms in biosensor-based developments is primarily directed to the miniaturization of analytical systems and lowering the limits of detection. Rapid scientific and technological progress enables the application of biosensors for the online detection of minute concentrations of different chemical compounds in a wide selection of matrixes and monitoring extremely low levels of biomarkers even in living organisms and individual cells. This book, including 16 chapters, characterizes the present state of the art and prospective options for micro and nanoscale activities in biosensors construction and applications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:875910273

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Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring by Anonim Pdf

Author : Damià Barceló,Peter-Dietrich Hansen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540002789

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Biosensors for the Environmental Monitoring of Aquatic Systems by Damià Barceló,Peter-Dietrich Hansen Pdf

sector. This ensured eventual transfer of the technology demonstrated at the wo- shops and Technical Meetings to marketable devices. BIOSET provided assistance for researchers from European laboratories to meet to exchange ideas, use equ- ment, and establish a basis for new joint projects. The secretariat of the Concerted Action BIOSET supported the Technical Meetings. There were three Technical Meetings held, two in Berlin in 1997 and 1998, and the third in Barcelona, in April 2000. The goal of these technical meetings was to join different research and industrial teams to evaluate the performance of their biosensor technology in field conditions with common and standardized surface and waste waters. As a result of these field experiments, the additional information that biosensors can offer to environmental monitoring was also evaluated. Thus, these three Technical Meetings were useful accompanying measures and practical additions to the currently organized yearly workshops. The concerted action BIOSET was f- lowed by the SENSPOL network. The 1st SENSPOL Workshop was held on the 9–11 May 2001 on Sensing Technologies for Contaminated Sites and Groundwater at the University of Alcala. There was one special Workshop on “Genotoxicity Biosensing (TECHNOTOX)” supported by the European Commission DG XII D-1 and BIOSET in the year 2000. The TECHNOTOX meeting at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) in Mol was organized by Phillippe Corbisier (VITO), Peter-D. Hansen (TU Berlin) and Damia Barcelo (CSIC Barcelona).

Author : Ravindra Pratap Singh,Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor,Jay Singh,Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji,Kshitij RB Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031161063

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Nanobiosensors for Environmental Monitoring by Ravindra Pratap Singh,Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor,Jay Singh,Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji,Kshitij RB Singh Pdf

This book entails detailed information on the utilization of nanobiosensor as an effective technology for the effective detection, monitoring, and management of environmental contaminations to ensure its sustainability and humanity's well-being. The higher level of anthropogenic action has been identified as a threat to humankind's existence due to the higher level of xenobiotic and toxic substances that could interrupt the normal ecosystem. This has prompted numerous agencies both locally and internationally that could play a significant role in environmental pollution mitigation. The application of nanobiosensor has been identified as a sustainable technique that could be applied to ensure proper detection and identification of several environmental contaminants. Nanomaterial’s possible applications created an innovative domain called nanomaterials based biosensors machinery as one of nanotechnology's ultimate sub-divisions. The application of nanomaterials based biosensors machinery and their advancements could be applied globally to resolve numerous environmental sectors' challenges to guarantee the environment's quality and safety. The book will be an excellent collection of reviews based on contemporary research and developments on nanomaterials utilization and applications in environmental monitoring along with their prospects. The book will attempt to give a comprehensive idea of nanomaterial concepts for nanobiosensors applications in an environmental context to help students, researchers, and professionals/practitioners recognize nanomaterials' significance in the environmental domain. The book will also help understand and address the environmental sectors' complications via nanomaterials' utilization and applications. Hence, this book will serve as a textbook and will help students, professionals/practitioners, scientists, researchers, and academicians in various research domains.

Author : Toonika Rinken
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535110354

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State of the Art in Biosensors by Toonika Rinken Pdf

The main challenge in biosensor development is their application for various practical tasks to provide a continuous and reliable flow of information about the indicators of natural and industrial processes and the surroundings, so enabling adequate feedback and control. Biosensors can provide essential information, as the quality of life depends mainly on our knowledge about what we breathe, what we eat and how our bodies are able to metabolize the material, which we contact. This book includes 14 chapters, written by 52 authors and is focused on the applications of biosensors for monitoring the parameters of environment, the quality of food and biomarkers of health.

Author : Ligia Maria Moretto,Kurt Kalcher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493913015

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Environmental Analysis by Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors by Ligia Maria Moretto,Kurt Kalcher Pdf

This book discusses in detail the analysis and monitoring of the most important analytes in the environmental field. It also reviews the implementation, realization and application of sensor designs mentioned in the first volume of this set, dividing the coverage into global parameters, sensors of organics and sensors of inorganics.

Author : Victor R. Preedy,Vinood Patel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781578087358

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Biosensors and Environmental Health by Victor R. Preedy,Vinood Patel Pdf

Discussing the role biosensors play in detecting and monitoring environmental substances, Biosensors and Environmental Health provides key facts that can be applied to other areas of health and disease and a "mini-dictionary" of key terms and summary points. It covers personal toxicity testing, soil and risk assessment, pesticide, insecticides, parasites, nitrate, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, food contamination, whole cell bioreporters, bacterial biosensors, antibody-based biosensors, enzymatic, amperometric and electrochemical aspects, quorum sensing, DNA-biosensors, cantilever biosensors, bioluminescence and other methods and applications. The contributors are leading authorities and the book is essential reading for environmental scientists, toxicologists, medical doctors, health care professionals, pathologists, biologists, biochemists, chemists and physicists, general practitioners as well as those interested in disease and sciences in general.

Author : Toonika Rinken,Kairi Kivirand
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535139157

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Biosensing Technologies for the Detection of Pathogens by Toonika Rinken,Kairi Kivirand Pdf

Rapid multiplex detection of pathogens in the environment and in our food is a key factor for the prevention and effective treatment of infectious diseases. Biosensing technologies combining the high selectivity of biomolecular recognition and the sensitivity of modern signal detection platforms are a prospective option for automated analyses. They allow rapid detection of single molecules as well as cellular substances. This book, including 12 chapters from 50 authors, introduces the principles of identification of specific pathogen biomarkers along with different biosensor-based technologies applied for pathogen detection.

Author : Satinder Kaur Brar,Krishnamoorthy Hegde,Vinayak Laxman Pachapur
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128146798

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Tools, Techniques and Protocols for Monitoring Environmental Contaminants by Satinder Kaur Brar,Krishnamoorthy Hegde,Vinayak Laxman Pachapur Pdf

Tools, Techniques and Protocols for Monitoring Environmental Contaminants describes information on the strategic integration of available monitoring methods with molecular techniques, with a focus on omics (DNA, RNA and protein based) and molecular imprinted polymer and nanomaterial based advanced biosensors for environmental applications. It discusses the most commonly practiced analytic techniques, such as HPLC, MS, GCMS and traditional biosensors, giving an overview of the benefits of advanced biosensors over commonly practiced methods in the rapid and reliable assessment of environmental contaminants. As environmental contaminants have become one of the serious concerns in terms of their rapid growth and monitoring in the environment, which is often limited due to costly and laborious methods, this book provides a comprehensive update on their removal, the challenges they create for environmental regulatory agencies, and their diverse effects on terrestrial and aquatic environments. Provides methods for assessing and monitoring environmental contaminants Includes recent advancement in molecular techniques Outlines rapid environmental monitoring methods Explains the use of biosensors for environmental monitoring Reviews monitoring methods beyond conventional analytic techniques