Biomaterials
- Biomaterial characterization
- Modeling of behavior of biomaterials
- Materials for biomedical applications
- Biomacromolecular assembly
Biosensors
Sensors using recognition elements:
• Enzymes
• Antibodies
• Nucleic acids
• Whole cells
• Tissues and organelles
• Other biological or biologically inspired components
Sensors with transducers:
• Electrochemical
• Optical
• Piezoelectric
• Thermal
• Magnetic
• Micromechanical
New Trends in Sensor Development:
• DNA chips
• Lab-on-a-chip technology
• Microfluidic devices
• Nanobiosensors and nanotechnology
• Biosensor interfaces and membrane technology
• Instrumentation