Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

Covering the huge developments in sensor technology and electronic sensing devices that have occurred in the last 10 years, this book uses an open learning format to encourage reader understanding of the subject. An invaluable distance learning bookApplications orientated providing invaluable aid for anyone wishing to use chemical and biosensors Key features and subjects covered include the following: Sensors based on both electrochemical and photometric transducersMass-sensitive sensorsThermal-sensitive sensorsPerformance factors for sensorsExamples of applicationsDetailed case studies of five selected sensors30 discussion questions with worked examples and 80 self-assessment questions140 explanatory diagramsAn extensive bibliography