The primary focus of this review is the discussion of how biosensor-based platforms can be used
in conjunction with microbial cells for monitoring, environmental and industrial applications. Two
approaches will be comprehensively discussed. The first of these will examine how immunosensors can be
used for the sensitive and selective detection of bacterial pathogens in a range of diverse and complex sample
matrices. Secondly, we discuss the implementation of free and immobilised microbial cells for facilitating
the analysis of chemicals and metabolites in cost-effective devices that, in turn, are directly applicable to
environmental monitoring. Further examples, relating to the uses and advantages of microbial fuel cells are
also discussed, with particular emphasis on recent and innovative developments.
