Nanomaterial-Activated Biosensors and Their Utilization in Food Analysis

Authors

  • J. Sádecká Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • J. Labuda Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • V. Uríčková Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia

Keywords:

biosensors, nanomaterials, food analysis

Abstract

This review highlights some nanomaterial-based electrochemical and optical biosensing systems for potential applications in food analysis. Biosensors, analytical devi­ces which combine biorecognition elements and physical transducers for detection of analytes, have become important tools for measuring concentrations of chemical and biological components in food. Nanomaterials such as metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots and carbon nanotubes can improve sensitivity, specificity and speed of analysis and can stimulate the use of such devices in food laboratories. 

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Published

2012-08-15

How to Cite

Sádecká, J., Labuda, J., & Uríčková, V. (2012). Nanomaterial-Activated Biosensors and Their Utilization in Food Analysis. Chemické Listy, 106(8), 739–744. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/869

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 8 (2012)

Section

Articles