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A Silicon-tipped Fiber-optic Sensing Platform with High Resolution and Fast Response

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Fiber-optic based cell sensors.

Evgeni Eltzov¹, Robert S Marks

¹Unit of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

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Whole cell fiber optic biosensors offer rapid environmental pollutant detection. However, challenges remain in their commercialization compared to traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Biosensor Technology
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Whole cell fiber optic biosensors have emerged as promising tools for rapid environmental pollutant detection.
These sensors integrate biorecognition elements (whole cells) with optic fiber transducers.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development and current status of whole cell fiber optic biosensors for environmental monitoring.
To highlight the components, techniques, and challenges associated with these biosensors.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on whole cell fiber optic biosensor development.
Analysis of biorecognition element attachment techniques (e.g., adsorption, covalent binding, polymer trapping).
Comparison of biosensor performance with traditional analytical methods.

Main Results:

Whole cell fiber optic biosensors provide rapid detection of a wide range of environmental pollutants.
Various techniques are employed to immobilize whole cells onto optic fiber transducers.
Significant progress has been made in biosensor design and sensitivity.

Conclusions:

Despite advancements, whole cell fiber optic biosensors face challenges in commercial application.
Further development is needed for these biosensors to compete effectively with established analytical tools.
The potential for rapid, on-site environmental monitoring remains high.