Electrochemical Biosensors
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensor and Bioelectronic Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2020) | Viewed by 33879
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Interests: advanced electrode materials; electrocatalytic activity and selective recognition of chemical species; electrodeposition of metals and (nano)composites; corrosion and anticorrosion protection of metals
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemical biosensors are devices that provide specific quantitative or semi-quantitative analytical information using a biological recognition element (enzymes, nucleic acids, aptamers, etc.) connected to an electrochemical transduction element. They are highly sensitive and accurate analytical tools, able to reach low detection limits. They can be integrated with labs-on-chips to produce excellent analytical platforms that can be successfully used on real samples.
In the last decades, developments in nanotechnology and bioelectronics have produced new possibilities to miniaturize and optimize existing microscale devices to the nanoscale. Thus, more accurately measuring specific electrical properties in combination with various electrochemical transducers is becoming possible. Some difficulties remain to be overcome, such as the complexity of fabrication and the lifespan of the material chosen for the electrodes. A better understanding of the sensing mechanism will assist with the design of new and improved biosensors.
In this context, we are happy to edit this Special Issue on electrochemical biosensors. The Issue will focus on the development of novel electrochemical biosensing devices, as well as on their applications in the electrochemical detection of various molecules (drugs, pesticides, cancer biomarkers, substances with forensic relevance, etc.). Original data related to the latest advances in the fabrication and use of voltammetric, amperometric, potentiometric, and impedimetric biosensors, but also review papers, are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Liana-Maria Muresan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrochemical biosensors
- voltammetric
- amperometric
- potentiometric
- impedimetric biosensors
- obtaining methods
- characterization
- applications
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