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Nano Energy: Wearable, Flexible Devices and Nanogenerator

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanosensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2022) | Viewed by 2562

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Minqiang Wang

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Guest Editor
Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
Interests: wearable and flexible devices; stretchable electronics; (bio)sensors; nanotechnology; microfluidics; personalized medicine; bioelectronics
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Dear Colleagues,

As the world marches into the era of the Internet of Things with the aid of the remarkable progress of the fifth generation, nano energy generators, along with sensor networks, the use of personal electronics has skyrocketed in the past few years. To further improve the quality of human life, there is a need to provide quality care and services. More efficient nano energy generators and more accurate sensing systems or devices are needed to allow people to be monitored during their daily activities to help them by providing healthcare services such as medical monitoring, control of home appliances or various equipment, environmental monitoring, and communication in emergencies.

This Special Issue aims to provide an updated snapshot of the current progress along this trend. We warmly invite you to submit contributions regarding the scientific and technical aspects of Nano Energy, Nano Systems and Sensors, and Wearable and Flexible Devices.

Prof. Dr. Minqiang Wang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nano energy
  • sustainable energy supply
  • self-powered system
  • nano system and sensors
  • wearable and flexible devices

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Rapid Optical Biosensing of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins in Artificial Samples
by Ying Tao, Sumin Bian, Pengbo Wang, Hongyong Zhang, Wenwen Bi, Peixi Zhu and Mohamad Sawan
Sensors 2022, 22(10), 3768; https://doi.org/10.3390/s22103768 - 16 May 2022
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Abstract
Tests for SARS-CoV-2 are crucial for the mass surveillance of the incidence of infection. The long waiting time for classic nucleic acid test results highlights the importance of developing alternative rapid biosensing methods. Herein, we propose a fiber-optic biolayer interferometry-based biosensor (FO-BLI) to [...] Read more.
Tests for SARS-CoV-2 are crucial for the mass surveillance of the incidence of infection. The long waiting time for classic nucleic acid test results highlights the importance of developing alternative rapid biosensing methods. Herein, we propose a fiber-optic biolayer interferometry-based biosensor (FO-BLI) to detect SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, extracellular domain (ECD), and receptor-binding domain (RBD) in artificial samples in 13 min. The FO-BLI biosensor utilized an antibody pair to capture and detect the spike proteins. The secondary antibody conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) reacted with the enzyme substrate for signal amplification. Two types of substrates, 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (DAB) and an advanced 3-Amino-9-ethylcarbazole (i.e., AMEC), were applied to evaluate their capabilities in enhancing signals and reaching high sensitivity. After careful comparison, the AMEC-based FO-BLI biosensor showed better assay performance, which detected ECD at a concentration of 32–720 pM and RBD of 12.5–400 pM in artificial saliva and serum, respectively. The limit of detection (LoD) for SARS-CoV-2 ECD and RBD was defined to be 36 pM and 12.5 pM, respectively. Morphology of the metal precipitates generated by the AMEC-HRP reaction in the fiber tips was observed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Collectively, the developed FO-BLI biosensor has the potential to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2 antigens and provide guidance for “sample-collect and result-out on-site” mode. Full article
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