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Optical biosensors. A bright future.

¹Disetronic Medical Systems AG, Burgdorf, Switzerland.

Medical Device Technology

|May 8, 1995

Summary

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Commercial optical biosensors are now feasible due to advances in fibre optics and laser technology. This review covers current achievements and future prospects for these optical sensing devices.

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Area of Science:

Optoelectronics
Biotechnology
Sensor Technology

Background:

Recent advancements in fibre-optic technology, laser miniaturization, and component manufacturing have enabled the commercialization of optical biosensors.
Optical biosensors represent a significant development in analytical instrumentation, bridging optics and biological detection.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state of commercial optical biosensor technology.
To explore the future opportunities and potential applications of optical biosensors.

Main Methods:

Review of existing commercial optical biosensor systems.
Analysis of technological progress in relevant fields like integrated optics and spectrophotometry.

Main Results:

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Optical biosensors are now commercially viable, with diverse designs ranging from miniaturized spectrophotometers to integrated-optic devices.
Significant progress has been achieved in developing and implementing these sensors.

Conclusions:

The commercial exploitation of optical biosensors is a reality, driven by technological progress.
Future developments hold promise for expanded applications and enhanced performance in optical biosensing.