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Development of biosensors for immunoassays
1Biotechnology Centre, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford, United Kingdom.
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Biosensors utilize biological components with physical transducers for analysis. Electrochemical biosensors are favored due to their low cost, speed, and portability.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Biosensors integrate biological sensing elements with physical transducers.
- They convert biological interactions into measurable signals.
- Various biological components like enzymes and nucleic acids can be used.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept and components of biosensors.
- To highlight the advantages of electrochemical biosensors.
- To discuss the principles behind biosensor signal transduction.
Main Methods:
- Describing the general architecture of biosensors.
- Explaining the role of biological sensing elements.
- Detailing the function of physical transducers in signal generation.
Main Results:
- Electrochemical sensors offer advantages in biosensor development.
- Potentiometric and amperometric detection methods are commonly employed.
- The cost-effectiveness, speed, and portability of electrochemical transducers are key benefits.
Conclusions:
- Biosensors represent an advanced analytical instrumentation approach.
- Electrochemical transduction is a preferred method for developing practical biosensors.
- The inherent characteristics of electrochemical transducers drive their widespread adoption in biosensor design.