Principles and Applications of Biosensors for Bioprocess Monitoring and Control

Abstract

Biosensors are useful analytical devices that can be integrated with on-line process monitoring schemes. In this article, the principles and applications of these devices for bioprocess monitoring are considered. Several different types of biosensors are described, and the applications and limitations of flow injection analysis (FIA) for these applications are discussed. It is hoped that the background provided here can be useful to researchers in this area.

Key Words:

• bioprocess monitoring
• biosensors
• flow injection analysis
• fermentation control