ABSTRACT

CONTENTS 11.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................271 11.2 Origins and Definitions ..................................................................................................272 11.3 PSi Biosensors: Early Work at Rochester ....................................................................274 11.4 From Empirical Observations to Predictable Behavior:

Understanding the Properties of Mesoporous Silicon Biosensors in Greater Detail ..........................................................................................276

11.5 Using Enzyme Assays as a Secondary Monitor of Sensor Performance ................278 11.6 Studying the Longevity of PSi under Environmentally and