Biosensors are portable and convenient devices that permit the rapid and reliable analysis of substances. They are increasingly used in healthcare, drug design, environmental monitoring and the detection of biological, chemical, and toxic agents. Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications focuses on two areas of expanding biosensor development that include (a) the detection of biological and chemical pathogens in the atmosphere, and (b) biomedical applications, especially in healthcare. The author provides numerous examples of practical uses, particularly biomedical applications and the detection of biological or chemical pathogens. This book also contains valuable information dedicated to the economics of biosensors. After reading this book, the reader will gain invaluable insight into how biosensors work and how they may be used more effectively. * No other book provides a detailed kinetic analysis of the binding and dissociation reactions occurring on the biosensor surfaces* Packed with examples of practical uses of biosensors* Includes chapters dedicated to the economics of biosensors
Author(s): Sadana
Edition: 1
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 650
Front Cover......Page 1
Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Contents......Page 12
Foreword......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
1.1 Definition of Biosensors ......Page 16
1.2 Current and Future Applications ......Page 18
1.3 Biosensor Economics ......Page 25
1.4 Overview ......Page 28
2.1 Introduction ......Page 34
2.2 Theory ......Page 37
3.1 Introduction ......Page 46
3.2 Theory ......Page 48
3.3 Results ......Page 49
3.4 Conclusions ......Page 68
4.1 Introduction ......Page 72
4.2 Theory ......Page 73
4.3 Results ......Page 75
4.4 Conclusions ......Page 82
5.1 Introduction ......Page 86
5.2 Theory ......Page 90
5.3 Results ......Page 93
5.4 Conclusions ......Page 99
6.1 Introduction ......Page 104
6.2 Theory ......Page 105
6.3 Results ......Page 107
6.4 Conclusions ......Page 152
7.1 Introduction ......Page 156
7.2 Theory ......Page 158
7.3 Results ......Page 160
7.4 Conclusion ......Page 173
8.1 Introduction ......Page 176
8.2 Theory ......Page 177
8.3 Results ......Page 180
8.4 Conclusion ......Page 195
9.1 Introduction ......Page 198
9.2 Theory ......Page 199
9.3 Results ......Page 202
9.4 Conclusions ......Page 213
10.1 Introduction ......Page 216
10.2 Theory ......Page 218
10.3 Results ......Page 221
10.4 Conclusions ......Page 233
11.1 Introduction ......Page 236
11.2 Theory ......Page 237
11.3 Results ......Page 240
11.4 Conclusions ......Page 250
12.1 Introduction ......Page 252
12.2 Theory ......Page 254
12.3 Results ......Page 256
12.4 Conclusions ......Page 277
13.1 Introduction ......Page 280
13.2 Bottlenecks, Development Cost, and Future Needs for Biosensor Development......Page 291
13.3 Successful and Model Companies for Biosensor Research and Development ......Page 301
Index ......Page 316
