Functional Nanomaterials for Biosensing Application

Dear Colleagues,

Recent breakthroughs in functional nanomaterials engineering have brought transformative opportunities to the field of biosensing. Versatile nanomaterials are currently under intensive investigation to develop next-generation biosensors that feature seamless smartphone integration, unprecedented sensitivity, and real-time detection capabilities essential for early disease diagnosis and point-of-care applications.

This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research focusing on the design, tunable synthesis, and innovative application of functional nanomaterials. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that advance the field through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Stimulus-responsive nanomaterial-embedded hybrid hydrogels and polymeric supports
• Optical nanomaterials for enhanced biosensing, such as upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), carbon dots, quantum dots, plasmonic nanostructures, and two-dimensional (2D) materials
• Nanomaterial-enabled transduction principles (optical, electrochemical, or piezoelectric)
• AI-driven nanomaterial engineering for biosensing
• Advanced surface functionalization and signal amplification
• Point-of-care (POC) and wearable biosensing platforms

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Anara Molkenova
Dr. Ki Su Kim
Guest Editors

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