Flexible and Stretchable Biosensors

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the launch of a Special Issue entitled "Flexible and Stretchable Biosensors" in Biosensors. Flexible and stretchable biosensors can conform to complex surfaces, withstand mechanical deformation, and integrate seamlessly with biological systems, offering transformative solutions for healthcare, environmental monitoring, and human–machine interfaces. This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge progress in the design, fabrication, and applications of flexible and stretchable biosensors.

The Special Issue spans four key areas:

1. Materials Innovation: Novel elastomeric polymers, nanocomposites, hydrogels, and hybrid materials that enable high stretchability, biocompatibility, and functional stability.
2. Advanced Manufacturing: Breakthroughs in micro- and nanofabrication techniques (e.g., 3D printing, laser patterning, self-assembly) for scalable, cost-effective sensor production.
3. Biomedical Applications: In vitro or in vivo monitoring of vital signs, disease biomarkers, or therapeutic responses, with a focus on wearable platforms for personalized medicine, prosthetics, or epidermal electronics.
4. Functional Integration: The integration of energy harvesting, wireless communication, and machine learning to enhance sensor autonomy and improve data interpretation capabilities.

By addressing these themes, the Special Issue bridges gaps between fundamental research and clinical/industrial translation while emphasizing challenges such as long-term biostability and signal integrity under dynamic conditions.

We invite submissions, including original research articles and comprehensive reviews, that advance the science and engineering of next-generation biosensing technologies. Additionally, interdisciplinary submissions are particularly encouraged to foster collaborative solutions for the considerable challenges of precision health, environmental sustainability, and beyond.

Prof. Dr. Mingcen Weng
Dr. Peidi Zhou
Guest Editors

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