Course content

A chemical sensor is capable to recognize a chemical component of a sample and perform the real-time transduction of the concentration value into a physical signal (electrical, optical, or of another kind). This course gives an overview of the underlying principles for the main classes of chemical sensors, (electrochemical, optical, piezoelectric, enzyme, affinity and microbiological sensors). Applications in various fields, as, for example, industry, environment monitoring, biotechnology and medicine are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the thermodynamic and kinetic principles as well as to the applications of Supramolecular Chemistry for chemical recognition purposes. Application of Microelectronics and advanced materials in chemical sensor design are frequently referred to.

Learning outcome

An in-depth study of the priciples and applications of chemical and biochemical sensors.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (2 hours / week) in English.

Required previous knowledge

KJ2051 or equivalent class in Instrumental Analysis.

Course materials

1. Lecture Notes.
2. Diamond, D.: Principles of chemical and biological sensors, J. Wiley, New York, 1998.

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