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Printed thick-film biosensors

Honeychurch, Kevin C.

Authors



Contributors

M. Prudenziati
Editor

J. Hormadaly
Editor

Abstract

The present review focuses on the thick film electrochemical biosensors fabricated using screen-printing technology over the last four years. Biosensors are composed of a biological recognition element acting as a receptor and a transducer, which converts the resulting biological activity into a measureable signal. A number of different transducers have been employed, but one of the most popular and successful is that manufactured by thick film technologies such as screen-printing. These offer a number of advantages, such as economy, bio-compatibility and the possibility of miniaturisation, therefore allowing for the production of disposable one-shot devices. The review is divided by application area and specific emphasis is placed on sensor-fabrication methods, operating details and performance characteristics for selected applications.

Citation

Honeychurch, K. C. (2012). Printed thick-film biosensors. In M. Prudenziati, & J. Hormadaly (Eds.), Printed Films Materials Science and Applications in Sensors Electronics and Photonics (366-409). UK: Woodhead Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857096210.2.366

Publication Date Jan 1, 2012
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Pages 366-409
Series Title Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Book Title Printed Films Materials Science and Applications in Sensors Electronics and Photonics
ISBN 9781845699888
DOI https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857096210.2.366
Keywords screen-printed electrodes, biosensor, environmental, medical, enzyme, nanoparticles, quantum dots
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/944748
Publisher URL http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=9781845699888&pagename=search