Academic Press Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices: Principles, Designs and Applications in Biomedical Engineering (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices: Principles, Designs and Applications in Biomedical Engineering, Second Edition is designed to be used as a foundational text, aimed at graduates, advanced undergraduates, early-career engineers and clinicians. The book presents the essential principles of molecular sensors, including theories, fabrication techniques and reviews. In addition, important devices and recently, highly-cited research outcomes are also cited. This differentiates the book from other titles on the market whose primary focus is more research-oriented and aimed at more of a niche market. Covers the fundamental principles of device engineering and molecular sensing, sensor theories and applications in biomedical science and engineering Introduces nano/micro fabrication techniques, including MEMS, bioMEMS, microTAS and nanomaterials science that are essential in the miniaturization of versatile molecular sensors Explores applications of nanomaterials and biomaterials, including proteins, DNAs, nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanotubes/wires and graphene in biomedicine Review "The book contains the problems set at the end of each chapter which will help students for easy understanding and self-learning. The book can also be used for various companies which works on the designing and fabrication of electrical, mechanical and optical sensors.There are only few books in market which covers all type of transducers such as electrochemical, optical, mechanical etc. This is the main strength of the book." --Anand Mohan Shrivastav, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Review Provides comprehensive coverage of the principles, designs and applications of molecular sensors and nanodevices with applications in biomedical engineering From the Back Cover Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices 2e serves as a comprehensive textbook and a reference that provide complete coverage for fundamentals of molecular sensor designs and applications. As the technologies for biomedical sensing rapidly advance, theories behind molecular sensors and nanodevices are becoming more diverse and complicated. This book covers the basics of biosensors and chemical sensors, as well as the practical applications of important commercial products and, more importantly, the recent progress in state-of-the-art sensor technologies. Key features include: Explains principles of sensors and fundamental theories of electrical, chemical, optical and mechanical molecular sensing. Discusses advanced manufacturing, including microfabrication, MEMS and nanotechnologies Reviews of state-of-the-art molecular sensors and nanomaterials Demystifies the vertical integration from nanomaterials to devices design Covers the critical issues of implantability, biocompatibility and the regulatory framework Covers practical applications of state-of-the-art sensor technologies Includes case studies of important commercial products homework problems at the end of each chapter to facilitate learning The book is aimed at a broad audience of undergraduate and graduate students, engineering professionals, and life scientists working in the multidisciplinary area of biomedical engineering. It explains essential principle of electrical, chemical, optical and mechanical transducers as well as their interfaces with biomedical science, intended for readers with a variety of scientific backgrounds. In addition, the book will be valuable for medical professional and researchers to grasp the sensor engineering frontiers in medicine. The book arose from many years of teaching experience of a popular course on molecular sensors and nanodevices in the United States. This second edition has been further expanded and refined through being used as a textbook in classes at major research universities around the world. The new edition also includes recently emerging technologies and highlights the latest importan