Biosensing for the 21st Century

Critical assessment This book is written by different

experts with different backgrounds, which highlights the

interdisciplinarity of this field. The chapters are approximately

the same length and structure and are all of high

quality. References are cited extensively, which helps

interested readers to access more details about the contents

of each chapter. The book gives a good overview about

current developments but does not deal too much with

revolutionary or visionary aims. It simply shows and

presents the knowledge of leading experts in this field.

Readership recommendations This book can be recommended

for scientists, technical personnel and advanced

students wanting to improve their knowledge and to get an

overview of an interesting field. Marketing experts will also

get an impression regarding future biosensor developments.

Summary Biosensors for the 21st century gives a good

insight and overview of the field of biosensors and shows

the impact of Frieder Scheller in the world of biosensing.

From G. Urban, Anal Bioanal Chem, DOI 10.1007/s00216-008-2530-x