Description
Book SynopsisSmart materials--materials and structures that can impart information about their environment to an observer or monitoring device--are revolutionizing fields as diverse as engineering, optics, and medical technology. Advances in smart materials are impacting disciplines across the scientific and technological landscape.
Trade Review"The contents of this encyclopedia will not fail to meet expectations of readers.... I strongly recommend this encyclopedia to researchers..." (
Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 19, No. 12, December 2002)
"...written throughout at a high intellectual level and covering an impressive range of themes..." (Intermetallics, No.11, 2003)
"...the actual content of the work is prodigious?a rich collection of detail knowledge and general information..." (Journal of Materials Technology, March 2003)
"...a key reference, providing a broad and accessible description of a complex and growing interdisciplinary field?recommended..." (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 8, April 2003)
"...an interesting compendium of smart materials...the wide use of polymers, which is of interest to our readers, is discussed throughout...useful..." (Polymer News)
Table of ContentsBiomedical Sensing.
Abstract.
1. Introduction.
2. Medical, Therapeutic, and Diagnostic Applications of Biosensors.
3. Polymers as Electrode Coatings and Biosensor Mediators.
4. Immobilization Techniques and Materials.
5. Smart Polymers for Immobilization and Bioconjugate Materials.
6. Biosensor Operation.
7. Glucose Sensors.
8. Other Analytes for Biological Sensing.
9. Modes of Response in Smart Polymers.
10. Molecular Imprinting.
11. Possibilities for Future Development.
Bibliography.
Figures.
Tables.
