This book focuses on the state-of-the-art of biosensor research and development for specialists and non-specialists. It introduces the fundamentals of the subject with relevant characteristics of transducer elements, as well as biochemical recognition molecules. This book is ideal for researchers of nanotechnology, materials science and biophysics.

• Preface 6
• Contents 8
• 1. Fundamentals of Biosensors 12
• 2. Biorecognition Elements in a Biosensor 30
• 3. Nanomaterial-based Biosensors 48
• 4. Conducting Polymer-based Biosensors 74
• 5. Applications of Biosensors 96
• 6. Challenges and Prospects 130
• Abbreviations 140
• Index 144