Nanomaterial-Enhanced Biosensing for Point-of-Care Diagnostics
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor and Bioelectronic Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 873
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; nanozymes (enzyme mimics); nano-bio interfaces; electrochemical; colorimetric; fluorometric; photothermal assays/immunoassays for point-of-care diagnostics
Interests: nanobioscience; diagnostics; antibody engineering; biosensor; aptamer; SELEX
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of nanotechnology has significantly advanced the field of biosensing, enabling the creation of highly sensitive and rapid diagnostic tools that are essential for point-of-care (POC) applications. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the latest breakthroughs in nanomaterial-enhanced biosensing technologies, with a focus on their practical applications in POC diagnostics. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by providing timely, cost-effective, and reliable diagnostic solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Scope and Objectives:
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and reviews on the integration of nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanosheets, into biosensing platforms. These materials are known for their unique properties, including enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and speed in detecting biomarkers at ultra-low concentrations. The ultimate goal of this Special Issue is to showcase the current state of the art in this field and explore the potential ability of these technologies to transform POC diagnostics.
Key Topics:
Researchers and experts are invited to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies on a range of topics that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel Nanomaterials: The development and characterization of innovative nanomaterials for enhanced biosensing.
- Biosensing Platforms: The integration of nanomaterials with optical, electrochemical, and microfluidic systems for enhanced diagnostics.
- Point-Of-Care Devices: The design of portable, user-friendly diagnostic devices for real-time, on-site testing.
- Applications: Case studies on clinical and environmental uses of nanomaterial-enhanced biosensors.
- Challenges and Future Directions: Addressing commercialization, regulatory challenges, and comparisons with traditional diagnostics.
Aim:
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements in nanomaterial-enhanced biosensing and their implications for POC diagnostics. By collating the work of leading researchers and practitioners, this Special Issue seeks to foster collaboration, inspire innovative approaches, and drive the development of next-generation POC biosensors that are more sensitive, rapid, and accessible to all.
Dr. Pramod Gupta
Dr. Prabir Kumar Kulabhusan
Dr. Debasis Maity
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- biosensing
- point-of-care diagnostics
- nanoparticles
- microfluidics
- clinical applications
- electrochemical sensors
- lab-on-a-chip
- portable devices
- early diagnosis
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