Biosensors for Health, Environment and Biosecurity
A biosensor is a detecting device that combines a transducer with a biologically sensitive and selective component. Biosensors can measure compounds present in the environment, chemical processes, food and human body at low cost if compared with traditional analytical techniques. This book covers a...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2011
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Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | A biosensor is a detecting device that combines a transducer with a biologically sensitive and selective component. Biosensors can measure compounds present in the environment, chemical processes, food and human body at low cost if compared with traditional analytical techniques. This book covers a wide range of aspects and issues related to biosensor technology, bringing together researchers from 16 different countries. The book consists of 24 chapters written by 76 authors and divided in three sections: Biosensors Technology and Materials, Biosensors for Health and Biosensors for Environment and Biosecurity. |
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Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ |
Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (552 p.) |
ISBN: | 9789533074436 9789535144861 928 |