Nanophotonics and Surface Waves in Biosensing Applications
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 681
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface plasmon sensors; biosensor with 2D material; metamaterial; metasurface; photonic crystal
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Dear Colleagues,
An optical biosensor is a kind of micro-nano functional device which can transform a biological signal that is not easy to measure into an optical signal that is easy to observe and measure. Due to the interaction between the light waves and the measured bioanalyte, the slight change in the characteristics of the bioanalyte is represented by the relative obvious change in the parameters of the light signal, so as to achieve the purpose of accurately identifying and detecting the characteristics of the bioanalyte or the surrounding environment. Such sensors do not require labelled or modified biomolecules, so they are widely used in biomedicine, blood detection, biochemical detection, environmental monitoring, and other areas.
This Special Issue aims to compile a series of research articles and reviews that address the implementation of nanophotonics and surface wave technologies in biosensors, including, but not limited to, surface plasmon resonance, optical Tamm state, topological edge state, and modes coupling. In addition, studies that address the whole process are welcome; this encompasses basic principles to practical applications, including the design and manufacturing of novel sensors and the characterization of biological signals.
Through this Special Issue, readers will not only discover how nanophotonics and surface waves are propelling the development of biosensor technology, but also learn how these technologies can be applied to solve practical problems. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers to discuss the future opportunities and challenges of nanophotonics and surface waves in biodetection.
Prof. Dr. Yuanjiang Xiang
Dr. Leyong Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photonic crystal biosensors
- metasurface-based sensors
- surface plasmon resonance-based sensors
- optical Tamm state-based sensors
- topological edge state-based sensors
- modes coupling-based sensors
- surface wave-based sensors
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