Emerging foundations: nano-engineering and bio-microelectronics for environmental biotechnology

Curr Opin Microbiol. 2004 Jun;7(3):267-73. doi: 10.1016/j.mib.2004.04.003.

Abstract

The growth of nanotechnology, the emergence of 'nanobiotechnology', and the incorporation of living organisms in biomicroelectronic devices are revolutionizing the interdisciplinary opportunities for microbiologists to participate in understanding, developing and exploiting microbial processes in and from the environment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Biotechnology / trends
  • Electronics / methods*
  • Environmental Microbiology*
  • Genetic Engineering / methods*
  • Nanotechnology / trends*
  • Research