Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Disease Diagnosis

A special issue of Analytica (ISSN 2673-4532).

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Dear Colleagues,

Various diseases are responsible for countless deaths around the world. Among these, cancer is particularly prevalent, being defined as a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth that spreads to other parts of the body. Heart disease is another disease associated with a large number of deaths. In this sense, the early detection of cardiac biomarkers, as well as the detection of biomarkers of different types of cancer, is essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. It is also important to highlight that a group of infectious and parasitic diseases in tropical and subtropical regions of the planet, especially in places that are difficult to access, are experiencing internal conflicts and poverty, and receive little attention from the government and health agencies, are classified as neglected tropical diseases. Therefore, electrochemical sensors and biosensors represent indispensable tools in clinical analyses due to their ability to accurately and efficiently detect and quantify substances in complex samples. This Special Issue highlights recent research and advances in the field of electrochemical sensing, highlighting its significant influence on analytical techniques across a wide range of sectors. The articles presented in this Special Issue will demonstrate the convergence of electrochemistry, sensors, and biosensor technology in early biomedical diagnosis.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of both review articles and original research papers whose scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Innovative electrochemical sensor design;
  • Technologies for the development of point-of-care electrochemical devices;
  • The integration of artificial intelligence in electrochemical biosensing;
  • Novel materials and bioreceptors for applications in electrochemical sensors and biosensors;
  • Emerging applications in biomedical analysis.

Dr. Arnaldo César Pereira
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Keywords

  • electrochemical sensors
  • electrochemical biosensors
  • cardiac biomarkers
  • cancer biomarkers
  • heart disease
  • neglected tropical diseases
  • clinical analyses
  • nanostructured materials
  • point-of-care diagnostics
  • analytical chemistry
  • sensing technologies

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Development of Novel Conductive Inks for Screen-Printed Electrochemical Sensors: Enhancing Rapid and Sensitive Drug Detection
by Victor Alexandre Ribeiro Leite, Sthephane Pereira de Oliveira, Larissa Cristina de Souza, Léa Júlia de Paula Silva, Laís Fonseca Silva, Thaís Cristina de Oliveira Cândido, Daniela Nunes da Silva and Arnaldo César Pereira
Analytica 2025, 6(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/analytica6010003 - 11 Jan 2025
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The development of screen-printed electrochemical sensors represents a rapidly expanding research field with great potential for applications in the rapid and sensitive determination of drugs in complex matrices. This work presents a review of the state-of-the-art examples of this technology, focusing on its [...] Read more.
The development of screen-printed electrochemical sensors represents a rapidly expanding research field with great potential for applications in the rapid and sensitive determination of drugs in complex matrices. This work presents a review of the state-of-the-art examples of this technology, focusing on its application in real matrices such as water, pharmaceutical formulations, and biological fluids. We discuss the main materials used in developing conductive inks, highlighting their properties and influence on sensor performance. The characterization of materials and sensors is crucial to ensure the reproducibility and reliability of results. Additionally, we address the challenges associated with the application of these sensors in complex matrices, such as interferences from other components and the need for sample pretreatment. Finally, we present future perspectives for developing screen-printed electrochemical sensors, with an emphasis on new technologies and materials that can improve the sensitivity, selectivity, and stability of these devices. Full article
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