Smartphone-Based Biosensor Devices
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor and Bioelectronic Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025 | Viewed by 565
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optical biosensors; chemiluminescence biosensors; chemosensors; paper-based devices
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: optical biosensors; chemiluminescence biosensors; chemosensors; paper-based devices
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smartphones are becoming valuable tools for detecting optical and electrochemical signals, either on their own or paired with external sensors. With their high-resolution cameras and advanced processing capabilities, they are especially suited for analyzing light-based signals (e.g., fluorescence, colorimetry, plasmonic resonance, and bio/chemiluminescence) or electrochemical outputs. This makes them ideal for on-site applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety, and security. Recent innovations have expanded the capabilities of biosensors that incorporate smartphones as detection units. These biosensors rely on biological recognition elements, such as enzymes; aptamers; antibodies; living cells, in both 2D and 3D formats; and artificial receptors like molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and nanomaterials. These components ensure the highly selective and sensitive detection of specific chemicals and biomolecules, enabling fast and reliable diagnostics directly in the field. The integration of smartphone apps further enhances usability, providing intuitive interfaces for signal interpretation and real-time data visualization. These portable systems effectively bridge the gap between complex laboratory analyses and the need for rapid, cost-effective solutions. This Special Issue highlights the potential of smartphones as detectors in biosensor systems, exploring challenges, opportunities, and innovative applications, aiming to revolutionize how we approach diagnostics and monitoring in critical areas of health and environmental management.
Dr. Donato Calabria
Dr. Mara Mirasoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biosensors
- optical biosensing
- surface plasmon resonance
- fluorescence
- (bio)chemiluminescence
- colorimetry
- electrochemiluminescence
- paper-based analytical devices
- microfluidics
- smartphone-based biosensors
- portable devices
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