Biosensing and Micro-Nano Devices

This book reviews applications of nanomaterial and nanodevices in the food industry. It also discusses the advanced bioanalytical techniques, including Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), immunoanalytical techniques, and monoclonal antibody-based immunological techniques for detecting food adulterations and allergens. It comprehensively covers electrode modification and nano-engineered fabrication of biosensors to enhance their functionalities for utilization in food industries. The book highlights the utilization of nanobiosensors for food safety and quality analysis, such as detection of toxin, food-borne pathogen, allergen, evaluation of toxicity etc. Further, it also summarizes the recent advances in nanodevices such as nano-systems, nano-emulsions, nanopesticides, and nanocapsules and their applications in the food industry. Lastly, it covers nanomaterial-based sensors for drug analysis in diverse matrices. It serves as an invaluable source of information for professionals, researchers, academicians, and students related to food science and technology.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Nanobiosensing Technologies and Nanobioanalytical Systems.- Chapter 2. Application of Nanotechnology in Food Analysis.- Chapter 3. Nanoengineered Aptamer Assisted Strategies for the Detection of Food-borne Pathogens.- Chapter 4. Electrochemical Sensors for Food Adulterants.- Chapter 5. Fluorescent Biosensing and Chemosensing Strategies for Food Quality Assessment.- Chapter 6. Optical Detection of Targets for Food Quality Assessment.- Chapter 7. Conventional Technologies and Opto-Electronic Devices for Detection of Food Biomarkers.- Chapter 8. Applications of Intelligent Packaging for Meat Products.- Chapter 9. RFID Near-Field Communication (NFC)-based Sensing Technology in Food Quality Control.- Chapter 10. Advances in Biosensing Technology in the Pharmaceutical Industry.- Chapter 11. Sensor Systems For Drug Analysis and Their Interferences.- Chapter 12. Biosensors for the Detection of Spoilage Levels and Excess Preservatives in Seafood.- Chapter 13. Utilising Big Data as Analytical Tool for Food Safety Applications.- Chapter 14. Aptamer Based Miniaturized Technology for Drug Analysis.