Principles, Technologies, and Applications of Plasmonic Biosensors
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor and Bioelectronic Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2026
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Interests: point-of-care diagnostics; immunosensors; colorimet-ric assay; surface modification; electrochemical; lateral flow device; vertical flow device; microarray technology; biothreat agents; environmental monitor-ing.
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Dear Colleagues,
Plasmonic biosensors represent a groundbreaking class of analytical devices that utilize unique optical phenomena for the detection of biomolecular interactions with unparalleled sensitivity and specificity. By leveraging the excitation of surface plasmons, which are coherent electron oscillations occurring at metal dielectric interfaces, these sensors enable the label-free and real-time detection of a wide array of biological targets. This powerful combination of precision and versatility has positioned plasmonic biosensors at the forefront of modern diagnostic and analytical technologies. Recent advancements in nanofabrication, photonic design, and surface chemistry have further propelled the capabilities of plasmonic biosensing platforms. Innovations in nanomaterials, hybrid architectures, and integration with microfluidic or lab-on-a-chip systems have opened up new avenues for portable, low-cost, and high-throughput biosensing. As a result, these technologies are now being explored and deployed in diverse fields ranging from clinical diagnostics and personalized medicine to environmental surveillance and food safety monitoring.
This Special Issue, “Principles, Technologies, and Applications of Plasmonic Biosensors”, invites high-quality contributions that address both the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of plasmonic biosensing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, fundamental studies on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), innovative sensor designs, advanced fabrication techniques, multiplexed sensing platforms, and novel approaches to signal enhancement and data processing. We also encourage interdisciplinary submissions that combine insights from the fields of nanotechnology, molecular biology, materials science, optics, and engineering to drive innovation in sensor development and deployment. Application-focused studies that address pressing global challenges such as early disease detection, antimicrobial resistance, pathogen surveillance, toxic chemical identification, and biosecurity are especially encouraged. Both experimental and computational research contributions are encouraged. We also invite comprehensive reviews and perspectives that critically evaluate emerging trends and provide guidance for future directions in this dynamic field.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a focused yet extensive platform that highlights cutting-edge research and promotes collaboration among scientists and engineers working to advance the next generation of plasmonic biosensing technologies. We look forward to receiving your submissions and building a collection that reflects the rapid progress and vast potential of this exciting interdisciplinary area.
Dr. Jasmine Devadhasan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plasmonic nanomaterials
- biosensor development
- nanoplasmonics
- label-free detection
- biosensor integration
- nanomaterial functionalization
- biosensing applications
- sensor nanofabrication
- surface plasmon resonance (SPR)
- localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)
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