Electrochemical glucose biosensors based on microbial whole cells

Abstract

The detection and measurement of biological analytes is greatly aided by the novel technology of electrochemical biosensors that employ entire microbial cells. These biosensors detect the electrochemical signals generated by biological interactions by immobilising microorganisms (algae, fungi, bacteria, etc.) on the electrode surface. This technique has a great deal of promise for use in many different fields, especially biotechnology, environmental monitoring, food safety, and medical diagnostics. This chapter provides a thorough explanation of how to determine glucose using electrochemical biosensors that use microorganisms.