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Comparative Studies on Optical Biosensors for Detection of Bio-Toxins

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A number of optical bio-sensing methods were reviewed with their principles and main characteristics outlined. The advantages and disadvantages of optical methods were discussed in a view of their application in detection of bio-toxins. A case study presented the comparative analysis of results in detection of mycotoxins obtained with the method of total internal reflection ellipsometry. The future prospects of optical biosensing technologies were discussed with the main focus on development of portable and highly sensitive biosensors suitable for in-field analysis.

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This work was financially supported by NATO project, SPS(NUKR.SFPP 984637).

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Nabok, A. (2016). Comparative Studies on Optical Biosensors for Detection of Bio-Toxins. In: Nikolelis, D., Nikoleli, GP. (eds) Biosensors for Security and Bioterrorism Applications. Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28926-7_23

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