Abstract

Arsenic is a natural environmental contaminant to which humans are routinely exposed and is strongly associated with human health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases. To date, a number of biosensors for the detection of arsenic involving the coupling of biological engineering and electrochemical techniques has been developed. The properties of whole-cell bacterial or cell-free biosensors are summarized in the present review with emphasis on their sensitivity and selectivity. Their limitations and future challenges are highlighted.

Details

Title
Biosensors for Inorganic and Organic Arsenicals
Author
Chen, Jian; Rosen, Barry P
Pages
494-512
Publication year
2014
Publication date
2014
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20796374
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1676396243
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2014