Recent Advancements in Novel Carbon Nanomaterials in Bioelectronics and Biosensors

Dear Colleagues,

Carbon-based materials with various surface morphologies and functionalities have gained considerable traction in past decades in many fields. From 3D graphite to 1D carbon nanotubes, and 0D carbon nanodots to 2D graphene, the family of carbon nanomaterials has presented desirable physicochemical properties. Due to their high specific surface area, high electron conductivity, catalytic activity, and mechanical strength, these materials are conducive to various applications. Of particular interest is their potential for biosensing and bioelectronic applications. In light of both the success and prevailing challenges of carbon nanomaterials in biosensors, this Special Issue aims to assemble original research articles, reviews, and prospective articles. New concepts for device fabrication, and improvements in  sensing parameters via manipulations of surface chemistry are highly encouraged. Exclusively, this Special Issue will include (but not limited to) the following topics:

• Advancements in synthesis and characterization techniques for exploring the biosensing abilities of carbon-based nanostructures and composites.
• Advancements in the surface engineering of 2D materials towards improvements in surface chemistry and therefore the realization of biosensing abilities.
• Biosensor device fabrication: challenges and success.
• Carbon nanomaterial-based sensing devices for healthcare monitoring and environmental remediation, with a particular emphasis on emerging sensors for glucose, cholesterol blood pressure, DNA, RNA, cancer cells, and the detection of different pathogens, viruses, and bacteria. Additionally, this Special Issue focuses on the fabrication of devices for the detection of significant water contaminants, etc.

Dr. Pranati Nayak
Prof. Dr. George Knopf
Guest Editors

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• carbon-based nanomaterials
• biosensors
• bioelectronics
• surface engineering
• environmental remediation
• health care monitoring