Biosorbents for separation and/or analytical preconcentration
Bio-based techniques for water analysis

The use of biosorbents for separation and analytical preconcentration has been a rapidly expanding field for the past thirty years. These materials can vary greatly in origin and nature: they may include microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, fungi, microalgae), plant derivatives, industrial or agricultural plant waste, or contain biomolecules such as antibodies or biopolymers (chitosan, alginate, etc.). The use of these types of materials, and their...