Description
In the 21st century, we are witnessing the integration of two dynamic disciplines - electronics and biology. As a result bioelectronics and biosensors have become of particular interest to engineers and researchers working in related biomedical areas. Written by recognized experts the field, this leading-edge resource is the first book to systematically introduce the concept, technology, and development of cell-based biosensors. You find details on the latest cell-based biosensor models and novel micro-structure biosensor techniques. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this unique volume presents the latest innovative applications of cell-based biosensors in a variety of biomedical fields. The book also explores future trends of cell-based biosensors, including integrated chips, nanotechnology and microfluidics. Over 140 illustrations help clarify key topics throughout the book.
Table Of Contents
Introduction - Definition of Cell-Based Biosensors. Characteristics of Cell-Based Biosensors. Types of Cell-Based Biosensors. Summary. ; Cell Culture on Chips -Introduction. Cell Immobilization Factors. Basic Surface Modification Rules. Typical Methods. Summary. ; Mechanisms of Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Metabolic Measurements. Action Potential Measurements. Impedance Measurements. Noise Sources. Summary. ; Microelectrode Arrays (MEA) as Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Principle. Fabrication and Design of MEA System. Theoretical Analysis of Signal Process in MEA Systems. Application of MEA. Development Trends. Summary. ; Field Effect Transistor (FET) as Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Principle. Device and System. Theoretical Analysis. Application. Development Trends. Summary. ; Light Addressable Potentiometric Sensor (LAPS) as Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Principle. Device and System. Application. Developing Trend. Summary. ; Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensor (ECIS) as Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Principle. Device and System. Theoretical Analysis. Applications. Development Trends. Summary. ; Patch Clamp Chip as Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Theory. Sensor Device and System. Biomedical Application. Development Trends. Summary. ; Other Cell-Based Biosensors - Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) as Cell-Based Biosensors. Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) as Cell-Based Biosensors. Immune Cell-Based Biosensors. Summary. ; Developments of Cell-Based Biosensors -Introduction. Cell-Based Biosensors with Integrated Chips. Cell-Based Biosensors Using Nanotechnology. Cell-Based Biosensors with Microfluidic Chips. Biomimetic Olfactory and Gustatory Cell-Based Biosensors. ; Glossary. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Index ;
Author
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Qingjun Liu
Qingjun Liu is a lecturer in the Biosensors National Special Laboratory at Zhejiang University, China, where he received his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. He is also a visiting scholar in the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Ping Wang
Ping Wang is a professor in the Biosensors National Special Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering at Zhejiang University, China. He holds a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P.R. China.