Nanomaterials, such as metal or semiconductor nanoparticles and nanorods, exhibit similar dimensions to those of biomolecules, such as proteins (enzymes, antigens, antibodies) or DNA. The integration of nanoparticles, which exhibit unique electronic, photonic, and catalytic properties, with biomaterials, which display unique recognition, catalytic, and inhibition properties, yields novel hybrid nanobiomaterials of synergetic properties and functions. This review describes recent advances in the synthesis of biomolecule-nanoparticle/nanorod hybrid systems and the application of such assemblies in the generation of 2D and 3D ordered structures in solutions and on surfaces. Particular emphasis is directed to the use of biomolecule-nanoparticle (metallic or semiconductive) assemblies for bioanalytical applications and for the fabrication of bioelectronic devices.

Integrated Nanoparticle–Biomolecule Hybrid Systems: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Photoelectrochemical DNA biosensors.

The photoprotective molecular switch in the photosystem II antenna

The evolution of photoelectrochemical (PEC) bioanalysis has resulted in substantial progress in its analytical performance and biodetection applications. The aim of this review is to provide a panoramic snapshot of the state of the art in this dynamically developing field, with special emphasis on PEC DNA analysis, immunoassay, enzymatic biosensing and cell-related detection. The future prospects in this area are also evaluated and discussed. This work will serve as a useful source to inform the interested audience of the latest developments and applications in the field of PEC bioanalysis.

Photoelectrochemical bioanalysis: the state of the art

Nanotechnology and biosensors

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Synthesis and structural characterisation of CdS nanoparticles prepared in a four-components "water-in-oil" microemulsion

Development of a novel enzyme/semiconductor nanoparticles system for biosensor application

Electrolysis of mixtures of sea water and waste water from a secondary treatment plant has been studied; the current density and the inter-electrode gap were varied. The results show a fast elimination of phosphorus compounds under favourable conditions. The rate of nitrogen removal is dependent on the formation, and subsequent degradation, of chloramines. In order to avoid the diffusion of the anodic products to the cathode, diaphragms of different materials were used; the best results were obtained with a cellulose pressed diaphragm. The energy consumptions for a phosphorus removal of 40 and 60% were 0.075 and 0.1 kWh m−3 of treated sewage, respectively.

M. Della Monica

Papers

Synthesis and structural characterisation of CdS nanoparticles prepared in a four-components "water-in-oil" microemulsion

Development of a novel enzyme/semiconductor nanoparticles system for biosensor application

An electrochemical sewage treatment process

High quality CdS nanocrystals: surface effects

Silver complexes with I−, Br− and SCN− in sulfolane