Nanostructured materials for enzyme immobilization and biosensors Book Chapter

Andreescu, S, Njagi, J, Ispas, C. (2008). Nanostructured materials for enzyme immobilization and biosensors . 355-394. 10.1016/B978-008045052-0.50009-9

cited authors

  • Andreescu, S; Njagi, J; Ispas, C

authors

abstract

  • The unique electrical, optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties of materials in which the structural elements are in the nanometer size (broadly defined as nanostructured materials) have attracted considerable interest for designing powerful enzyme-based biocatalytic systems. This chapter discusses recent advances in the study and use of various classes of nanostructured materials (carbon nanotubes, nanofibers, and nanowires, nanoparticles and nanocrystals, mesoporos silica and, composite materials) for enzyme immobilization and describes selected examples of their application in the development of biologically active systems and biosensors. Different strategies used for the functionalization of nanostructures with enzymes, development and characterization of the nanostructure assembly, evaluation of biological activity and generation of response and sensing function are also discussed. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.

publication date

  • December 1, 2008

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start page

  • 355

end page

  • 394