Biosensors are more efficient and economical than conventional detection methods for a wide range of applications. This article is a tutorial review on the basic concepts of biosensors and their application in water quality monitoring, especially on-line detection systems.
Biosensors are more efficient and economical than conventional detection methods for a wide range of applications. This article is a tutorial review on the basic concepts of biosensors and their application in water quality monitoring, especially on-line detection systems
Population growth and unsustainable agricultural and industrial activities have led to a decrease in water quality and availability, causing ecological risks and challenging drinking water treatment plants to provide clean water. Many techniques are available for monitoring known water contaminants, but they are typically expensive and cumbersome requiring trained scientists or technicians to use them correctly. Biosensors provide the opportunity for simple to use, disposable or continuous tests, for monitoring many of the common contaminants and emerging contaminants that water-quality personnel are facing today.