Nanostructures (colloidal and planar) are being studied extensively for developing a wide range of biosensors and theranostic applications. The unique properties of nanostructures (optical, electrical, catalytic, etc.) enable the design of ultrasensitive diagnostic tools for the detection of a wide variety of bio-analytes, including but not limited to small molecules, toxic metal ions, oligonucleotides (i.e., DNAs, RNAs), proteins, as well as microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and cells.

In recent years, biosensors and advanced theranostic materials have been explored extensively. The progress in this field has been substantial and has led to several complicated applications, where traditional techniques are either not useful or available. In light of the recent research and development, the exploration of new materials and nanostructures for developing biosensors, diagnostic tools, and theranostic technologies is becoming more popular in the biomedical market.   

This Special Issue will publish novel, high-quality, original research articles as well as critical reviews/tutorial reviews/short communications focused on developing novel biosensing and theranostic technologies. We invite researchers, professors, medical practitioners, and scientists from the academic community as well as industrial sectors and hospitals to contribute their novel publishable works to this Special Issue. 

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced materials for sensing applications;
• New approaches for diagnosis of diseases and disorders;
• Novel materials for developing non-invasive therapeutic techniques (e.g., photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, etc.);
• Fundamentals of non-invasive techniques for cancer therapy;
• Multifunctional nanomaterials for theranostic applications;
• Microfluidics and lab-on-chip applications.

Dr. Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki
Prof. Dr. Yen Nee Tan
Guest Editors

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• Advanced materials for sensing applications;
• New approaches for diagnosis of diseases and disorders;
• Novel materials for developing non-invasive therapeutic techniques (e.g., photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, etc.);
• Fundamentals of non-invasive techniques for cancer therapy;
• Multifunctional nanomaterials for theranostic applications;
• Microfluidics and lab-on-chip applications.
• Biofunctionalization for targeted therapy and sensing
• Bioimaging probes and medical applications
• Nanoparticles-based biosensors
• Cancer biology and drug screening