Prof. Archana Yadav
Assoc. Prof. Guangzhen Wu
Dr. Zacharias Viskadourakis
Prof. Mauro Menichelli
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Dear colleagues,
In today’s scenario, research on physical biosensors is a brand-new focus for Integrated Sensor Systems. The biological recognition element that interacts with the analyte of interest and the transducer that receives and transmits the measured signal are integral parts of these electrochemical sensors, making them distinctive biosensors.
Conductometry, potentiometry, and amperometry are all types of physical biosensors that rely on measuring the current produced by the oxidation or reduction of an electroactive biological material. Analyte determination is crucial for several uses, including quality control, illness diagnosis and treatment, drug discovery, and environmental monitoring. In order to detect analytes and quantify their quantities, electrochemical biosensors have been widely used since the turn of the past century. These sensor devices, such as glucose biosensors, are great for both academic and commercial use because of their low cost, compact size, and excellent sensitivity and selectivity. Up to this point, the development of this technology has brought about significant improvements, and a variety of novel biosensors have emerged to provide powerful analytical strategies for the development of affordable, portable, and low-cost technologies in the fields of clinical diagnosis. These technologies are now essential for the treatment and management of infectious diseases. Biosensors detect biological and chemical substances in different environments and are used in medical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, food safety, bioprocessing & biomanufacturing, and agriculture to monitor soil conditions, nutrient levels, and crop health. Further, environmental monitoring can be improved by using screen-printed electrodes and any of a wide range of readily accessible electrode modifications for analyte detection.
Additionally, microsensors are used in consumer electronics like smartphones and wearables to track physical activity and health. They provide us with a better understanding and analysis of the world, improve health outcomes, and promote sustainability. Because of their ability to detect all of these things, these biosensors have the potential to usher in a revolution in the field of disease diagnostics. As a result, this issue seeks to feature research papers and reviews that focus on cutting-edge advances and practical applications of physical biosensors, including but not limited to their designing, modelling, sample pre-treatment, and innovative detection approaches.
We are excited to receive your contributions.
Section Editors
Prof. Archana Yadav
Assoc. Prof. Guangzhen Wu
Dr. Zacharias Viskadourakis
Prof. Mauro Menichelli