Electrospinning-Based Biosensors for Health Monitoring

Abstract

In recent years, many different biosensors are being used to monitor physical health. Electrospun nanofiber materials have the advantages of high specific surface area, large porosity and simple operation. These properties play a vital role in biosensors. However, the mechanical properties of electrospun nanofibers are poor relative to other techniques of nanofiber production. At the same time, the organic solvents used in electrospinning are generally toxic and expensive. Meanwhile, the excellent performance of electrospun nanofibers brings about higher levels of sensitivity and detection range of biosensors. This paper summarizes the principle and application of electrospinning technology in biosensors and its comparison with other technologies.

1. Introduction

Globally, it has been observed that improvement in standards of living has also caused the rise of diseases. Biosensors that can monitor our physical health in real time are particularly important. Electrospinning technology has developed rapidly in recent years, and there are several nanofiber membranes that can be used in biosensors. The biosensor has high biocompatibility, good flexibility, remarkable mechanical properties and high sensitivity. For example, biosensors can assess the activity of enzymes in the body to determine the health of stem cells [1]. In recent years, such biosensors and bioelectronics devices that can monitor human health have developed rapidly. However, poor stability and short life span are the main problems in the current development of biosensors [2].

With the continuous advancement of current technology, there are many manufacturing methods for nanofiber membranes, with electrospinning being the easiest and relatively low-cost method. The nanofiber membrane made by electrospinning can form a typical network structure with high surface area and high porosity [3]. The process parameters can be modified to change the morphology and performance of the fiber membrane [4]. Due to these outstanding features, electrospun nanofiber membranes are more applicable in biosensors [5]. Figure 1 shows the main development history of biosensors. This paper reviews the principles and applications of electrospinning in biosensors.

2. Electrospinning

2.1. Principle of Electrospinning

Electrospinning is a high-throughput technology that can produce nanofiber membranes with controllable fiber orientation [21]. In the whole working process, the Taylor cone formed by the solution is stretched by the electrostatic force to form a jet. When the jet is flying in the air, the solvent evaporates and the final solute is deposited on the receiving plate to form nanofibers. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the working principle of electrospinning [22,23]. The whole electrospinning equipment mainly includes three parts: a high voltage supply device, an injector and a receiving board. However, different requirements for nanofibers may lead to changes in one or several pieces of equipment. The change of the equipment is only to get the nanofibers needed while maintaining the working principle.

The influencing factors of electrospinning mainly include: solution concentration and viscosity, voltage intensity, receiving distance, air humidity and temperature. The viscosity and concentration of the solution play an important role in the morphology and performance of the fiber [24]. Voltage and receiving distance directly affect the thickness of the fiber [25]. The humidity and temperature of the air affect the volatilization of the solvent during the jet flight, which ultimately affects the formation of the fibers [26].

2.2. Types of Nanofibers

Different parameters and methods of electrospinning lead to different morphology of nanofibers. For example, core-shell nanofibers can be obtained by coaxial electrospinning. Different kinds of nanofibers have different characteristics such as oriented nanofibers with high axial mechanical properties and good dimensional stability. High porosity and large specific surface area are key properties that contribute to a successful biosensor, hence the wide use of electrospun nanofibers [27]. Meanwhile, biosensors based on nanofibers have the advantages of high responsiveness, high sensitivity, wide detection object and cost effectiveness [28]. Figure 3 shows the morphological characteristics of different kinds of nanofibers.

2.3. Preparation and Characteristics of Nanofibers

The types of nanofibers are described above and the preparation techniques used for different nanofibers are also different. The preparation technology and characteristics of different fibers are described in detail below.

• Randomly distributed nanofibers: The preparation of such fibers is the simplest form by direct drawing of the instabilities of the jet. This results in a relatively small range of applications and poor mechanical properties for such fibers. However, the advantage is that the preparation is simple and there is no complicated process.
• Aligned nanofibers: This fiber is obtained by suppressing the instability of the jet on the basis of randomly distributed nanofibers. This makes the fibers have the advantages of high axial mechanical strength, good dimensional stability and high application value in tissue engineering, composite reinforcement, electrical and optical fields. However, due to the different methods used, the collection speed may be slow and the amount of fibers is relatively small.
• Core-shell nanofibers: Fibers of this structure are mostly obtained by coaxial electrospinning devices. Core-shell structured nanofibers solve the problem that some materials are not spinnable. Core-shell structured nanofibers solve the problem that some materials are not spinnable. This also makes this fiber widely used in biomedical fields such as drug release systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug-loaded medical dressings and sutures.
• Multispace nanofibers: The preparation of such fibers is mostly used to induce phase separation. For example, solvent evaporation and heating can induce phase separation to form multispace nanofibers. This fiber is characterized by a substantial increase in the specific surface area of the fiber.
• Pine-needle nanofibers: Such fibers are formed based on randomly distributed nanofibers. Then, other materials are generally grown on randomly distributed fibers by hydrothermal method.
• Patterned nanofibers: This fiber is obtained by changing the shape, movement mode and material of the collecting device. Its physical and chemical properties are basically the same as those of disordered fibers.
• Cobweb nanofibers: This fiber is a two-dimensional mesh fiber membrane material with ultrafine electrospun fibers as a scaffold. It has the advantages of large specific surface area, good adsorption and stable mechanical properties.
• Hollow nanofibers: This fiber is obtained on the basis of the core-shell structure fiber. Such fibers are generally obtained by coaxial electrospinning with a soluble or volatile substance as the core layer and a polymer solution as the shell layer and then removing the core layer by dissolving or heating. The disadvantage is that the production efficiency is relatively low.

3. The Principle and Characteristics of Biosensors

3.1. Working Principle

A biosensor is mainly composed of a biosensor and signal transducer. The main function of the biosensor is to select the substance to be measured. The main function of signal transducers is to convert the chemical effects generated by the interaction between the biological components and measured substances into electrical signals that can be considered as output [37]. Thus, it works in two steps. Firstly, biological substances with molecular recognition function are coated and fixed on the carrier by technical means (such as electrospinning) to form a functional membrane. Secondly, in the working process, the biological substances react with the measured substances and then carry out signal conversion through the signal transmitter [38]. Figure 4 shows the main schematic diagram of the biosensor.

Electrospinning is also widely used in the field of biosensors. This is because the nanofiber film obtained by electrospinning has a high specific surface area. This enables more biological elements to be loaded on the fiber surface, which greatly improves its sensitivity. This is why electrospinning technology has been widely used in the field of biosensors in recent years.

Table 1. Common biological elements and loading methods.

Biological Elements	Loading Methods	Purpose	Refs.
scherichia coli bacteriophage	electrostatic interaction	rapid detection of Escherichia coli	[39]
GOx	encapsulation of enzymes into metal frameworks for in situ growth	detect glucose	[40]
red cabbage extract (RCE)	doping in PVA solution	check pH	[41]
DNA oligonucleotides	soak the fiber membrane in the DNA solution and stir	detect p16INK4a gene	[42]
burkholderia cepacia lipase (BCL)	crosslinking with nanofibers	Detect 17α- ethinylestradiol (EE2)	[43]

lists several common biological elements and loading methods.

3.2. Characteristics of Biosensors

There are four main characteristics of biosensors (selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility and stability) [44]. Selectivity is an important characteristic to be considered when biosensors select receptors. Only when biological elements interact with receptors can they produce positive effects. Since general biological samples contain a variety of biological information, selectivity is particularly important for sensors. Sensitivity is one of the important indicators to measure the quality of sensors. High-sensitivity sensors can respond to small fluctuations in sample concentration. Reproducibility can also be understood as the accuracy of the sensor. Sensors with high reproducibility can get the same results under multiple measurements. Stability is an important characteristic to ensure that the sensor can be used for a long time [45].

4. Application of Electrospinning in Biosensors

In recent years, the development of electrospinning technology has been very rapid and the fields of application are expanding. Compared with other technologies, electrospinning is relatively simple and versatile [46]. Therefore, electrospinning technology is widely used in the fields of biosensors. However, medical care has been mostly passive in recent times, with patients not seeing a doctor until they experience significant discomfort or symptoms [47]. This is very likely to cause aggravation of the disease. With the development of biosensors getting better and better, the probability of predicting the occurrence of diseases in advance is gradually increasing [48]. The biosensor can sense the biological information of the human body to determine whether there is a possibility of disease. It can also test human movement, heart rate, sweat, sleep, blood sugar, blood pressure and temperature [49]. Biosensors can also be used as a bandage. According to the principle of sensor device detection, they can be classified as: piezoelectric biosensor, electrochemical biosensor, thermal biosensor, optical biosensor, acoustic channel biosensor, field effect tube biosensor and mediator biosensor. Electrospinning technology is widely used in the first four sensors but rarely applied in the latter three. So this paper mainly introduces the first four biosensors. Figure 5 exemplifies a specific application of electrospinning-based biosensors.

4.1. Piezoelectric Biosensor

Piezoelectric biosensors are often used to test whether the heart rate, pulse and limb movements are normal. The detection principle is based on the deformation of the sensor to drive the resistance to change to reflect the health of the body. For example, when detecting a pulse, the resistance response is normally stable and fluctuating. However, if the resistance response suddenly appears abnormal, it means that the pulse beat is abnormal. The same is true when detecting body movement.

4.1.1. Monitoring Heart Rate

Heart rate is a very important indicator of the human body and its abnormality can threaten life. Therefore, it is particularly important to invent a sensor that can monitor heart rate in real time. There are many sports bracelets on the market that can monitor heart rate in real time. However, the stability and sensitivity of this equipment are generally not high enough to reflect abnormal conditions in time [56]. This greatly limits its application in clinical medicine, and the clinical demand for low-cost and easy-to-use sensors has not yet been met [57]. The low-cost and easy operation of electrospinning greatly expands the application of this technology in the field of biosensors.

In recent years, the development of sensors for monitoring heart rate has advanced rapidly. Mainly manifested in increased functions, increased sensitivity and ease of production [58]. Studies have shown that many cardiovascular parameters can be obtained from heart rate, which provides a basis for early treatment of diseases [59]. Piezoelectric biosensors can respond well to heart rate conditions. The principle is to deform the dielectric in the sensor through vibration and then output a visual electrical signal. Li et al. [60] created a highly sensitive pressure sensor to monitor heart rate. Figure 6 shows the principle diagram of this sensor and the heart rate fluctuations. The electronic skin consists of Cu–Ni-plated fine-knit polyester fabric attached to both sides of the composite nanofibers to prepare the top and bottom electrodes. The electrodes are then connected via conductive copper wires. Finally, PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) is used for external encapsulation. The electronic skin monitors pulse and heart rate changes that can be observed using smart devices. The composite nanofibers that form the core of the electronic skin show that the fibers are evenly distributed and have a uniform diameter. This allows the sensor to withstand high temperatures up to 341.0 °C. Its maximum open circuit voltage and short circuit current can reach 184.6 V and 10.8 µA, respectively. Experimental results show that it monitors the number of pulse beats consistent with normal human heart rate intervals.

4.1.2. Monitoring Body Movement

The movement changes of human joints are also one of the important indicators to reflect the physical condition. Under normal circumstances, the changes of human joints are regular and do not undergo long-term mutations. However, when the changes in the joints are so abrupt that they do not stick to the same pattern, it is important to consider the health of the body to avoid getting worse. Such real-time surveillance is crucial for the early detection and treatment of disease [61]. In recent years, the piezoelectric biosensor has developed rapidly and can meet the needs of capturing abnormal human motion signals. It can also monitor movements such as pronunciation, chewing and swallowing.

Compared with traditional sensors, today’s sensors are more convenient and provide a more timely feedback. As time progresses, the requirements for sensors are get higher. Not only should the sensitivity and stability be high, but also the cost should be as low as possible [62]. Chen et al. [63] invented a breathable sensor to monitor human movement. Figure 7 shows the fabrication process of the sensor and its real-time response to body movement. This sensor is fabricated by shearing the prepared IL/TPU (ionic liquid/thermoplastic polyurethane) nanofiber ionogel mat in different directions and then adding electrodes at both ends. It can be seen from the figure that most of the nanofibers are aligned. This enables the sensor to have a wide response range (>200%), fast response and recovery (119 ms) and low detection limits (0.1%). It can also be used as a stretchable temperature sensor. It has high sensitivity (2.75% °C^–1), high precision (0.1 °C) and fast response time (2.46 s).

The sensors described above are based on electrospinning. It can be seen from the data that the sensor has excellent performance and it is versatile.

Table 2. Performance of electrospinning in detecting heart rate and pulse with other techniques.

Methods	Main Material	Sensitivity	Linear Range	Stability	Refs.
Electrospinning	PVDF	18.376 kPa−1	0.002–10 kPa	7500	[64]
	PVDF	0.38 V/N	— —	6834	[65]
	PVDF	5 kPa−1	0–5 kPa	— —	[66]
	CA	60.28 kPa−1	0–24 kPa	13,000	[67]
	P(VDF-TrFE)	437.5 mV/μm 41.7 mV/μm	0–2 μm 2–10 μm	2000	[68]
Fiber Optic	POF	0.002 mV/μm 0.0004 mV/μm	150–650 μm 1400–3450 μm	— —	[69]
Sacrifice template and sandpaper-treated	PDMS	39.077 kPa−1	0.0009–160 kPa	1400	[70]
Laser etching	PVDF	0.24 V/N	— —	4000	[71]
Coating	PU	4.169 kPa−1	0.02–10.3 kPa	2300	[72]
	TPU	1.02 kPa−1	0.0007–160 kPa	60,000	[73]

exemplifies the performance comparison of electrospinning piezoelectric biosensors with other piezoelectric biosensors.

4.2. Electrochemical Biosensor

Electrochemical biosensors are composed of various biomolecules (enzymes, DNA, microorganisms, antibodies) and electrochemical converters (amperometric, potentiometric, capacitive and conductometric). Its main principle is to convert chemical signals into electrical signals through chemical reactions between the biological materials on the sensitive components and the biological information in the measured object. Among them, there are many sensors using enzymes as biological materials, but the disadvantage is that the activity of enzymes is difficult to guarantee. There are many sensors based on other biological materials, such as DNA, cells, nucleic acids, and microorganisms. However, due to the peculiarity of these materials, they are not widely used in the field of electrospinning. The more commonly used enzymatic biosensors and non-enzymatic biosensors are introduced here.

4.2.1. Enzyme Biosensors

In recent years, the rapid development of non-invasive biosensors brings great convenience to sensor detection [74]. Human sweat, saliva and tears contain a lot of biological information. This enables the direct detection of these liquids by the enzymatic sensor. The biological information contained in these fluids can directly reflect the health of the body [75]. By detecting these liquids, you can know your physical condition more conveniently and quickly. Compared with traditional blood sampling, this method is non-invasive and cheaper. However, this method also has some disadvantages, such as the direct contact between sweat and air may lead to inaccurate measurement results.

In recent years, the main reason for the slow development of enzymatic sensors is that the inference from biological information carried in these liquids is not comprehensive enough [76]. In addition, the preservation and activity screening of enzymes are also difficult. Kim et al. [77] created a nanofiber hydrogel patch that can monitor glucose concentrations. Figure 8 shows the structure of the nanofiber hydrogel patch. The PVA NFs containing GOx/β-CD inclusion complexes with a crosslinking agent (BTCA) and AuNPs were electrospun from the aqueous solution mixture. The hydrogel was then steam treated with enzymes at 2 °C overnight. It can be seen from the figure that the fiber surface is smooth without defects. Fibers adhere but do not change shape or morphology. This gives the sensor a wide linear range (0.1 mM–0.5 mM), high sensitivity (47.2 µAmM⁻¹) and low detection limit (0.01 mM).

4.2.2. Non-Enzymatic Biosensors

The disadvantage of enzyme sensors is that enzymes are affected by various environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, oxygen concentration and pH value. This limits the application of enzymatic sensors in continuous detection [78]. The advent of non-enzymatic biosensors avoids this disadvantage. However, compared with enzymatic sensors, the specificity of non-enzymatic sensors is poor and the cost of some sensors is relatively high. Xu et al. [53] designed a highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on semiconductor nanocomposites by a simple electrospinning technique. Figure 9 shows the microstructure and performance characterization of this sensor. It designs a highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on semiconductor nanocomposites by a simple electrospinning technique. The fabrication characteristic of this sensor is that the nanofiber membrane is calcined in a Muffle furnace for 1 h at 280 °C and then for 2 h continuously at 450 °C until the Muffle furnace is cooled to room temperature. The diameter and length of the nanofibers decreased obviously during the whole calcination process, and this special treatment of the fiber membrane makes the sensor have high sensitivity (4022 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻²) and a low detection limit (0.08 μM).

It can be seen from the above that both the enzymatic and non-enzymatic sensors have good resolution for glucose. This is because the electrospun nanofibers have a higher specific surface area and can adsorb more biological elements to fully react with the analyte.

Table 3. Performance comparison of electrospinning and other technologies in detecting body fluids.

Methods	Main Material	Sensitivity	Linear Range	Stability	Refs.
Electrospinning	PAN	301.77 μAmM−1 cm−2	0.0003–4.5 mM	80 days	[79]
	PAN	1947.2 μAmM−1 cm−2	0.005–19.175 mM	— —	[80]
Coating	PVDF	5.18 μAmM−1 cm−2	— —	— —	[81]
	fabric	105.93 μAmM−1 cm−2	0.05–1 mM	— —	[82]
	PU	12.69 μAmM−1 cm−2	1–30 mM	16 days	[83]
Hydrogel	PEDOT:PSS	0.875 µAµM−1 cm−2	2.0–250 μmolL–1	25 days	[84]
Chemical vapor deposition	nickel textile	14.45 µAµM−1 cm−2	— —	— —	[85]
Wet spinning	PU	140 μAmM−1 cm−2	— —	10,000	[86]
	PU	425.9 μAmM−1 cm−2	10 μM–0.66 mM	— —	[87]
	Ni(OH)	595.3 μAmM−1 cm−2	0.01–7.66 mM	— —	[88]
Deposition	PDMS	253.4 μAmM−1 cm−2	— —	1000	[89]
In-situ synthesized	fabric	1625 μAmM−1 cm−2	0.001–1 mM	— —	[90]
		1325 μAmM−1 cm−2	1–10 mM
Dry Spinning	SEBS	11.7 μAmM−1 cm−2	0–500 μM	— —	[91]

exemplifies the performance comparison of electrospinning piezoelectric biosensors with other piezoelectric biosensors.

4.3. Thermosensitive Biosensors

Body temperature is one of the important signs for detecting human health [92]. The traditional way of detecting body temperature is a mercury thermometer. However, this method takes a long time and is quite difficult to operate. Later, the body temperature gun was invented which is more convenient than the traditional one.

However, the measurement results may be inaccurate compared with mercury thermometers. In recent years, temperature sensors have developed rapidly. Sensors that can feedback body temperature information in time and measure it accurately have emerged.

As a wearable sensor, it must have a certain degree of biocompatibility and the material should be non-toxic [93]. The current body temperature sensors are patch type, electronic tattoo type and electronic bracelet type. These sensors are thermosensitive biosensors. Thermosensitive biosensors mainly rely on thermistors to sense temperature changes and thus lead to resistance changes. Jiang et al. [94] invented a multifunctional sensor that detects strain and temperature. Figure 10 is a manufacturing schematic and characterization of this multifunctional sensor. The sensor is made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) nanofibers decorated with IL (ionic liquid) by ultrasonic anchoring technology. As can be seen from the element mapping diagram, the characteristic N, F and S elements of IL are uniformly distributed on the fiber surface. This gives the multifunctional sensor many good performances. As a strain sensor, it has a fast response time of 67 ms, ultra-low detection limit (0.1%) and ultra-wide detection range (0.1–400%). As a temperature sensor, its accuracy can reach 0.5 °C and the induction range from −40 °C to 80 °C. The sensor also provides excellent repeatability (response curve under 1500 cycles) and durability (the same signal can be obtained after 50 days).

Thermosensitive biosensors are becoming more sensitive to temperature, which results in higher requirements for sensors. Electrospun nanofibers have attracted much attention due to their excellent properties.

Table 4. Performance of electrospinning for body temperature detection with other technologies.

Methods	Main Material	Sensitivity	Linear Range	Stability	Refs.
Electrospinning	PVDF TPU	57.76/°C 2.75%/°C	24–48 °C — —	5000 1000	[54] [63]
Fiber Optic	PANI	8.962 nm/°C	33–43 °C	— —	[93]
	PDMS	1.3%/°C	20–50 °C	— —	[95]
Electrochemical Deposition	GuHCl	1.75%/°C	35–63 °C	— —	[96]
Wet-spinning	PU	0.8%/°C	— —	— —	[97]
Spray-coated	AgNW	0.47 Ω/°C	25–60 °C	1000	[98]
	PEDOT:PSS	−0.99%/°C	20–50 °C	— —	[99]
Free radical polymerization	NIPAAm	−1.39%/°C	30–37 °C	— —	[100]
		0.37%/°C	37–43 °C
In situ synthesized	TPU	0.95%/°C	20–40 °C	— —	[101]
Drop coating	PEDOT:PSS	−0.803%/°C	35–40 °C	— —	[102]

exemplifies the performance comparison of electrospinning thermosensitive biosensors with other thermosensitive biosensors.

4.4. Optical Biosensors

Humans are exposed to excessive including ultraviolet rays, which are more harmful to the human body. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet light may cause abnormalities such as skin cancer and skin aging [103]. This brings a lot of trouble to our lives. There are many ways to prevent ultraviolet radiation from having direct contact with the skin. Among them are the application of sunscreen and holding an umbrella. Wearable sensors that can detect the intensity of ultraviolet rays are relatively few. With the advancement of technology, wearable ultraviolet sensors have more and more functions. Not only can they detect the intensity of ultraviolet light, but it can also detect nearby environmental conditions. Most of these sensors use materials that are sensitive to ultraviolet light. When the UV intensity exceeds the normal level, it will cause the resistance of the sensor to change and remind the wearer to pay attention to sun protection.

Today’s wearable UV sensors are sticker-shaped, which can change color according to the intensity of UV rays [104]. They also compare the colors to get the UV intensity. Veeralingam et al. [105] invented a low-cost, tactile, high-performance and multi-functional sensing platform. Figure 11 shows the fabrication process and characterization of this sensor. The electrospun NiO nanofiber membranes were annealed in Muffle furnace for 6 h at 400 °C to decompose the polymer solution completely. Then the nanofiber membrane was uniformly dispersed in DMF (dimethylformamide) solution. A cut MS (Melamine sponge) was immersed in the solution for 1 h and then 4 h. After the fourth hour, MS was removed and dried at 70 °C for 1 h. It can be seen from the figure that, NiO fibers are interspersed evenly in the MS void. This gives the sensor numerous excellent performances. The sensor still has relatively stable current response under 500 cycles. Used for UV filter, UV protection coefficient can reach about 87.7. As a pressure sensor, the detection range is 50–700 N and the sensitivity can reach 3.75 kPa⁻¹. As a strain sensor, the detection range is 7–74% and GF (gauge factor) can reach 34. Therefore, this sensor is feature-rich and has excellent performance.

Biosensors based on electrospinning to monitor light intensity are still relatively few. Electrospinning improves the performance of the sensor for light intensity detection to a certain extent.

Table 5. Performance comparison of electrospinning applied to detect UV and other technologies.

Methods	Main Material	Sensitivity	Linear Range	Stability	Refs.
Electrospinning	PAN	0.0574%	— —	— —	[55]
	TPU	7.2%	— —	— —	[106]
Fiber-Optic	ZnO ZnO	7.096 W/(mWcm−2) — —	1527–1534 nm 1.5–12.5 mWcm−2	— — — —	[107] [108]
Spin-coated	BaTiO3	23.11% 46.85% 67.92%	0.07 mWcm−2 0.3 mWcm−2 1.1 mWcm−2	— —	[109]
Rf-sputtering	ZnO	50 µW/cm2	— —	100	[110]
Hydrogels	PVA	10.88%	365 nm	— —	[111]
		78.26%	650 nm
Ink-coating	Cellulose thread	4.76 mW/cm2	254 nm	— —	[112]
		0.76% mW/cm2	365 nm

exemplifies the performance comparison of electrospinning optical biosensors with other optical biosensors.

It can be seen from the above comparison that electrospinning technology has great advantages over other technologies. Not only does it have a better sensitivity and stability, but also its functions are broad. This is attributed to the high specific surface area of electrospun nanofibers. This also enables electrospinning technology to be widely used in the field of biosensors.

5. Conclusions

In recent years, electrospinning technology has developed rapidly and its application in the field of biosensors has become extensive [113]. Electrospun nanofibers have many excellent properties such as high porosity, high specific surface area, easy modification and low cost. These excellent characteristics also promote the wide application of electrospun nanofibers in the field of biosensors. Biosensors are now popular, especially in the medical field. The biosensor mainly acts on the human body to detect whether the physiological information of the human body is normal. There are many types of biosensors, which can detect various aspects of the human body’s physiological information and provide timely feedback to prevent the occurrence of diseases. It is foreseeable that the future development of electrospinning-based biosensors will have the following characteristics. (1) Diversified functions: Future biosensor functions will be more diverse and will integrate multiple functions. It can also detect physical diseases that people usually do not notice. (2) Convenience: With the advancement of nanotechnology, biosensors will become more convenient and more comfortable to wear. (3) Intelligence and integration: Future biosensors will be more closely connected to smart devices, and can form automatic collection of samples, analysis of samples and timely provide accurate results of the automated system. At the same time, chip technology will increasingly enter the field of sensors to realize the integration of detection system.

Although the development of electrospinning technology in the field of biosensors is very extensive, biosensors themselves have certain limitations that prevent them from being widely used. Because biological elements are the most important components in biosensors, biological materials on the surface of biological components are easy to inactivate and have poor reproducibility, making it difficult to guarantee their service life and storage. The biological element is closely related to the performance of the sensor. The high specific surface area of the electrospun nanofibers enables the attachment of a large number of biomaterials and contributes to the enhanced sensor performance. At the same time, electrospinning also has disadvantages, such as relatively unstable product consistency and many control factors. I believe that with the continuous advancement of electrospinning technology in future, more breakthroughs will be made in the field of biosensors.