Micro and Nano Optic-Based Biosensing Technologies and Strategies—2nd Edition
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 7
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Interests: plasmonic nano-optics devices; optical fiber sensor; optical super-resolution imaging
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Dear Colleagues,
With the success of the first edition of this Special Issue, ‘Micro and Nano Optic-Based Biosensing Technologies and Strategies’, we are launching a second edition under the same title, aiming to continue to delve into the latest advancements in micro and nano optic-based biosensors across a variety of emerging applications, emphasizing their roles in biomedical imaging, biomolecule detection, environmental monitoring, and food safety testing.
This second edition aims to expand the previosu discussion in regard to several critical topics, including the following:
- Innovative sensing materials: Highlighting the development of new optical materials and nanostructures that enhance the sensitivity and specificity of biosensors, enabling the more accurate detection and analysis of target biomolecules.
- Integration with advanced technologies: Exploring the integration of micro–nano optic sensors with cutting-edge technologies such as electrochemical technologies, immunoassays, microfluidics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, which can significantly improve data analysis and operational efficiency.
- Real-world applications: Examining the practical applications of micro–nano optic biosensors in various fields, including medical diagnostics, environmental protection, and food quality assurance, showcasing their effectiveness and real-life impacts.
- Challenges and future perspectives: Addressing the current challenges facing micro–nano optic biosensing technology, such as design ideas, latest development trends, and challenges, while discussing the potential future directions and innovations that can overcome these barriers.
We invite contributions from researchers and practitioners in the form of original research articles, reviews, or communications that advance the field of micro–nano optic-based biosensing.
Prof. Dr. Wenchao Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro/nano optics biosensors
- microfluidics
- lab-on-a-chip
- Point-of-Care tests
- SPR
- optical micro/nano fibers
- metasurface
- nanophotonics
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