Biosensors are sensors which utilize a biological compound, such as an enzyme, to provide the rapid, on-the-spot analysis of a sample. Everyone uses two of nature's biosensors on an daily basis: the nose and the tongue. The most well-known application of artificial biosensors is the quick detection of glucose in the blood of diabetic patients. In addition, large industrials such as pharmaceutical, environmental, food, and beverage manufacturers use biosensors to detect toxins and microorganisms such as Salmonella. Because biosensors are becoming more numerous and complex, this book brings the uninitiated user of biosensor technology up to speed with the broad areas of science related to these devices in an integrated fashion, so that he or she can apply this understanding to the proper use and design of biosensors in chemical analysis.

This book covers classical kinetic theory as well as quantum kinetics applicable to solid state and laser physics, and relativistic kinetics that relate to astrophysics and controlled thermonuclear fusion.

This Second Edition provides a practical, intuitive approach to electroanalytical chemistry,presenting fundamental concepts and experimental techniques without confusing technical jargon or needlessly extensive mathematics.

Comprehensive guide and working manual designed to help the chromatographer reduce instrument downtime. Each chapter describes a basic element of the HPLC system in terms of maintenance and solving system problems.

The aim of this volume is to provide the practicing analyst with a basic introduction to the principles and theory of mass spectral analysis. The contents include the basic theory of ion formation and behavior, instrumentation and the interpretation of the spectra of organic molecules.
The book is very practically orientated, and deals not only with basic mass spectrometry, but also with the major areas of application. The important hybrid techniques of gas chromatography--mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography--mass spectrometry are highlighted in particular.

Mass spectrometry is one of the few techniques by which an organic compound can be uniquely identified. This book examines the interpretation of mass spectra of organic compounds at a level appropriate to novices in the field. It is a clearly written and highly practical introduction to mass spectral data, focusing on a compound-related approach to interpretation of mass spectra.

Methods in trace element determination have undergone a renaissance over the past few years. This book brings the reader up to date in not only the theory of the methods, but also the apparatus and preparation of samples. Coupled techniques such as ICP-MS, HPLC-AAS and HPLC-ICP-MS, along with the more conventional methods of elemental analysis, are described with the aid of illustrations and realistic examples taken from the area of environmental and biological analysis, and from the field of analysis of high purity materials.

Pocket-sized, affordable reference designed to give readers rapid access to the basic techniques. Provides practical advice necessary to undertake PCR.

The Plastics Engineering Handbook provides a thorough description of all major plastics processing methods, including theory and practice. It offers a guide to materials selection, product design, and testing.

Provides a basic introduction to potentiometry and the use of ion-selective electrodes in chemical analysis. Written largely from first principles, this self-contained treatment develops the ideas behind the practice and explains the techniques of potentiometry in language the practitioner or student can understand. The author explains procedures step by step, and makes liberal use of worked examples and problems.

Bridging the gap between introductory texts and advanced references, this applications oriented resource focuses exclusively on "getting started" in HPLC for people who know why it's used, but not how. The book provides HPLC beginners and intermediate-level practitioners with a wealth of practical information for developing useful separations and includes nine tested hands-on experiments to clarify basic issues and illustrate HPLC uses, applications and problem-solving strategies.

Shows the chemist who is already familiar with the basics of HPLC how to develop HPLC separation methods for a wide variety of situations. Focuses mainly on reversed-phase separations of small molecules, but also addresses development of normal-phase and ion-pair separations. Introduces the use of computers to speed and improve method development, covering commercially available HPLC programs.

This book covers amperometric, modified, potentiometric and volumetric electrodes, optical sensors, (fiber optic devices, photo-diode arrays, etc.), combination sensors (electrochemical and optical) sensor arrays and intelligent sensoring systems. All sensors discussed were selected for their importance to both laboratory research and the industrial manufacturing. The book evaluates the principles, uses, and applications for these devices. Discusses sensors in terms understandable to anyone with a scientific background including analytical chemists, chemical engineers, and physicists.

This book provides, in a single source, an up-to-date and comprehensive account of various deposition techniques for the preparation of thin films of elements, compounds, alloys, ceramics, and semiconductors-emphasizing inorganic compound thin films. Discusses high vacuum and chemical deposition methods used for preparing high temperature superconducting oxide thin films-an area of unprecedented research activity.

Contents-Introduction to Quality Assurance. Precision, Bias, and Accuracy. Statistical Control. Statistical Techniques. Chemical Analysis as a System. The Model. Planning. Principles of Measurement. Principles of Calibration. Principles of Quality Assurance. Principles of Quality Control. Blank Control. Control. Charts. Principles of Quality Assessment. Evaluation of Samples. Reference Materials. Traceability. Quality Audits. Quality Circles. Validation. Reporting Analytical Data. An Improved Approach to Performance Testing. Correction of Errors and/or Improving Accuracy. Laboratory Evaluation. The Quality Assurance Program. Appendices.