Chemical Sensors and Biosensors for Medical and Biological Applications [Hardcover]

Ursula E. Spichiger-Keller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 23, 1998 | ISBN-10: 3527288554 | ISBN-13: 978-3527288557 | Edition: 1

This book introduces the principles and concepts of chemical and biochemical sensors for analyzing medical as well as biological samples. For applications like analyzing or monitoring gastric juice or blood plasma, the potential of sensors is exceptionally large. Focussed on these applications, the interpretation of analytical results is explained. Specific advantages are compared to other analytical techniques. Numerous tables with data provide useful information not easily found elsewhere and make a handy source of reference.
Ursula E. Spichiger-Keller is head of the Center for Chemical Sensors/Biosensors and Bioanalytical Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Chemical and biochemical sensors have an exceptionally large potential for medical and biological applications, e.g., for analyzing or monitoring gastric juice or blood plasma. This title explains the basic principles and concepts of this technology in a consistent and application-oriented way, examining the principles and concepts of chemical and biochemical sensors used in the analysis of medical as well as biological samples.

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Ursula E. Spichiger-Keller Chemical Sensors and Biosensors for Medical and Biological Applications This book introduces the principles and concepts of chemical and biochemical sensors for analyzing medical as well as biological samples. For applications like analyzing or monitoring gastric juice or blood plasma, the potential of sensors is exceptionally large. Focussed on these applications, the interpretation of analytical results is explained. Specific advantages are compared to other analytical techniques. Numerous tables with data provide useful information not easily found elsewhere and make a handy source of reference.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 425 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (February 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527288554
• ISBN-13: 978-3527288557
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,958,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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