Advances in Chemical (Bio)Sensors for the Analysis of Complex Drugs and Hormones
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor and Bioelectronic Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 3
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Interests: electrochemical sensors; modified electrodes; voltamperometry; potentiometry; electroanalysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biologically active compounds, both inorganic and organic, can exert beneficial or toxic effects, often in a concentration-dependent manner. Therefore, their reliable determination in various matrices (pharmaceuticals, food, and biological and environmental samples) is essential. In this respect, chemical and biochemical sensors are important tools enabling the sensitive and selective analysis of a broad spectrum of chemical species. Beyond straightforward quantification, biosensors also provide valuable insights into the interaction mechanisms among biologically active compounds. The dual effect of drugs and hormones, that might equally play as active compounds effective in various chronic and acute pathologies or as endocrine disrupting compounds, creates an increased demand for rapid, fast, and reliable tools for their accurate detection. Actual trends in the development of chemical (bio)sensors are focused towards improving their performance characteristics (wide linear range, low detection limits, reduced interferences, and rapid response time), alongside advances in miniaturization and making them user- and environmentally- friendly tools/platforms. Consequently, the Special Issue “Advances in Chemical (Bio)Sensors for the Analysis of Complex Drugs and Hormones” aims to bring forward novel research papers and comprehensive reviews highlighting the important recent developments and significant progress in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Iulia Gabriela David
Dr. Simona Carmen Liţescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- (bio)sensors
- biologically active compounds
- health
- environment
- pharmaceuticals
- food analysis
- hormones
- drugs
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