Advances in Integrated Optical and Plasmonic Biosensing: Transition from Lab-on-a-Chip Platforms to In Vivo Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B1: Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 109
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface plasmon resonance; nanobioscience; optics; fluores-cence imaging; microscopy; electrical measurements; cellular biosensors
Interests: nanotechnology; nanophotonics; BioNEMS; biosensors; bioassay
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Dear Colleagues,
Plasmonic and photonic technologies have emerged as transformative approaches in the field of biosensing, enabling unprecedented sensitivity and rapid detection through the manipulation of light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. These advantages hold immense potential for applications in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety, surpassing the performance of conventional sensing methods. As next-generation biosensors, plasmonic and photonic platforms are expected to play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on plasmonic and photonic biosensors to accelerate both academic and industrial progress. We particularly welcome contributions that explore innovative strategies in nanostructure design, optical mode engineering, surface-enhanced effects, device integration, and the convergence of sensing technologies with artificial intelligence and data science. Submissions spanning fundamental studies to applied developments are encouraged.
Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
- High-sensitivity biosensing using plasmonic nanostructures
- Label-free detection based on photonic crystals and waveguides
- Multimodal sensing and on-chip integration
- Applications in clinical diagnostics, environmental analysis, and food safety
- Modeling and simulation for sensor performance optimization
- Smartphone-based point-of-care diagnostic testing
- Data-driven approaches and machine learning for biosensing
This Special Issue seeks to serve as a platform for shaping the future of biosensing through plasmonic and photonic technologies. Accepted papers will provide critical insights not only for the academic community but also for practical implementation in healthcare and industry. By presenting innovative concepts and experimental validations, this collection aims to advance the development of next-generation biosensors that are highly sensitive, cost-effective, and portable.
Dr. Wataru Minoshima
Dr. Tatsuro Endo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biosensing
- lab on a chip
- surface plasmon resonance
- photonic crystal
- biomedical diagnosis
- environmental monitoring
- optical microscopy
- fluorescence
- imaging
- optical fiber
- label free detection
- machine learning
- nanostructure fabrication
- micro/nanofabrication
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