B:Biology and Biomedicine
A section of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X).
Section Information
This section focuses on publishing cutting-edge research at the intersection of micro-/nanoscale engineering, biomedical science, and advanced analytical technologies, serving as a multidisciplinary platform for innovations in microfluidics, nanofluidics, microneedles, bioelectronics, optical and electrochemical biosensors, and next-generation biomedical devices. Central themes include the design, fabrication, modeling, and integration of micro- and nano-systems for applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, drug delivery, physiological monitoring, and fundamental biomedical research.
This section highlights both enabling technologies—such as microfabrication, 3D bioprinting, electronic design automation for biochips, flexible and wearable electronics, and machine learning-assisted microfluidic design—and application-driven studies in areas including cancer research, microbiology, immunoassays, neural interfaces, organ-on-chip systems, and microphysiological models. Particular emphasis is placed on lab-on-a-chip platforms; droplet and surface microfluidics; micro-/nanodroplet manipulation; and integrated optical, electrical, and electrochemical sensing systems. Emerging fields such as neuroelectronics, bioelectronic interfaces, magnetic nanoplatforms, micromachines, and MEMS-based sensors are also core components of the section’s scope.
In this section, we welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, perspectives, and methodological papers that offer fundamental insights, technological advances, or translational potential. Contributions that bridge engineering innovation with biological or clinical relevance, demonstrate system-level integration, or address real-world challenges in healthcare and health monitoring are particularly encouraged.
Keywords
- Microfluidics
- Lab-on-a-chip
- Biomedical microdevices
- Nanofluidics
- Biosensors
- Bioelectronics
- Microneedles
- Flexible and wearable electronics
- Microfabrication and MEMS
- Organ-on-a-chip/microphysiological systems
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Microphysiological Systems for Cancer Research (Deadline: 25 March 2026)
- Recent Progress of Lab-on-a-Chip Assays (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Integrated Optical, Electrochemical, and Electrical Biomicrofluidics (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Microfluidic Chips: Definition, Functions and Applications (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- The New Era of Surface Microfluidics: Advances and Applications (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Microdevices for Microorganism and Micropollutant Detection (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Neural Microelectrodes: Design, Integration, and Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Bioelectronics and Its Limitless Possibilities (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Optical Biosensors and Their Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advanced Flexible Electronic Devices for Biomedical Application (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Microfluidics for Cells and Other Organisms, 4th Edition (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Microfluidic Systems for Biomedical Analysis, Detection and Diagnosis—Second Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Microfluidics Applications in Microbiology (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Microfluidics for Bioanalysis: From Sample Preparation to Integrated Detection (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Preparation, Manipulation, and Biomedical Applications of Micro/Nanodroplets/Fluids (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Biomaterials, Biodevices, and Their Application (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Microfluidics-Based Drug Screening and Delivery Technology (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Next-Generation Biomedical Devices (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Micro/Nano Systems and Devices for Biomedical Applications: Design, Fabrication and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Neuroelectronics and Its Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Microfluidic Chips for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Current and Emerging Microfabrication Techniques for Lab-on-a-Chip and Biomedical Microdevices: From Photolithography to 3D Printing (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Hydrodynamics of Micro Blood Vessels (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- 3D Bioprinting: Materials, Process, and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Immunoassay Platforms for Biomedical Detection (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Microfluidics in Biomedical Research (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Droplet Microfluidic-Based Systems: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Directions (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Breaking Barriers: Microneedles in Therapeutics and Diagnostics (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- MEMS Gas Sensors and Electronic Nose (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Neural Microelectrodes for Brain–Computer Interfaces (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Micro-/Nanofluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Micro/Nano Sensors and Actuators for Biomedical Applications: Novel Materials, Innovative Designs, and Emerging Functions (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Flexible Bioelectronics for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Microfluidic Droplet Array (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Current Trends in Microneedles: Design, Fabrication and Applications, Second Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Recent Development of Micro/Nanofluidic Devices, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Micro-Manufacturing and BioMEMS: Bridging the Gap from Laboratory Innovation to Industrial Production (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Advances in Microfluidic Chips for Chemical and Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Integrated Bioelectronic Interfaces for Neuroengineering (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Rapid Prototyping in Biomedical Engineering: Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation (Deadline: 31 December 2026)