Sensing Membranes

Dear Colleagues,

Monitoring multiple ions and solutes from the human body is a crucial aspect of medical examinations of patients. Recently, semiconductor-based health monitoring devices have been intensively studied because of their light weight, fast response, and stable performance. The connection between the semiconductor device and medical technology has been made, as the primitive ion-sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET) with electrolyte–insulator–semiconductor (EIS) structures used for pH detection was demonstrated and can be realized. Furthermore, several metal oxide materials have been extensively investigated as sensing membranes, owing to their excellent sensitivity. Therefore, selecting novel sensing materials with high sensitivity and reliability is important for precise biosensor applications.

This Special Issue on “Sensing Membrane in Bio-Sensing Applications” aims to assess the state-of-the-art and future developments in the field of sensing membrane processes for bio-sensor applications. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

Electrolyte–insulator–semiconductors (EIS), ion-sensitive field effect transistors (ISFETs), extended gate field effect transistors (EGFETs), gas sensors, pressure sensors, photodetectors, and ultrasonic sensors with sensing membranes processed for bio-sensor applications. Novel membrane materials and applications, as well as medical studies, will also be considered. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Chyuan-Haur Kao
Prof. Dr. Hsiang Chen
Guest Editors

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