Biological and Medical Sensor Technologies

Biological and Medical Sensor Technologies presents contributions from top experts who explore the development and implementation of sensors for various applications used in medicine and biology. Edited by a pioneer in the area of advanced semiconductor materials, the book is divided into two sections.


The first part covers sensors for biological applications. Topics include:


Advanced sensing and communication in the biological world
DNA-derivative architectures for long-wavelength bio-sensing
Label-free silicon photonics
Quartz crystal microbalance-based biosensors
Lab-on-chip technologies for cell-sensing applications
Enzyme biosensors
Future directions for breath sensors
Solid-state gas sensors for clinical diagnosis



The second part of the book deals with sensors for medical applications. This section addresses:


Bio-sensing and human behavior measurements
Sweat rate wearable sensors
Various aspects of medical imaging
The future of medical imaging
Spatial and spectral resolution aspects of semiconductor detectors in medical imaging
CMOS SSPM detectors
CdTe detectors and their applications to gamma-ray imaging
Positron emission tomography (PET)



Composed of contributions from some of the world’s foremost experts in their respective fields, this book covers a wide range of subjects. It explores everything from sensors and communication systems found in nature to the latest advances in manmade sensors. The end result is a useful collection of stimulating insights into the many exciting applications of sensor technologies in everyday life.