Issue 17, 2011

Biologically modified hydrogels for chemical and biochemical analysis

Abstract

This review focuses on recent advances in the use of hydrogels for chemical and biochemical analysis. Specifically, we discuss recognition elements encapsulated within synthetic hydrogels, synthetic polymers grafted with biological molecules that form freestanding gels, and gels made of naturally occurring polymers, such as proteins or polysaccharides. Gels considered here serve as a platform for the analysis or separation of chemical systems with a high degree of selectivity. Analysis or separation was achieved primarily by incorporating biologically active molecules into a gel matrix. Future developments in biologically integrated gel research for chemical analysis are promising due to the diversity of chemical systems yet to be investigated by these versatile analytical platforms.

Graphical abstract: Biologically modified hydrogels for chemical and biochemical analysis

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
05 Nov 2010
Accepted
08 Dec 2010
First published
14 Feb 2011

Analyst, 2011,136, 3410-3418

Biologically modified hydrogels for chemical and biochemical analysis

S. P. Bird and L. A. Baker, Analyst, 2011, 136, 3410 DOI: 10.1039/C0AN00871K

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