Advanced Biosensing Technologies for Point-of-Care Testing
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B4: Point-of-Care Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biochemical sensing; nanotechnology; point-of-care testing (POCT)
Interests: nanoarchitectured nanozyme; nanocarriers; biosensors; electrochemistry; point-of-care diagnostics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Point-of-care testing (POCT) represents a transformative paradigm in modern diagnostics by enabling rapid, accurate, and decentralized detection of diseases at or near the site of patient care. The emergence of advanced biosensing technologies—including electrochemical, optical, microfluidic, and nanomaterial-based systems—has greatly expanded the capabilities of POCT devices in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and multiplexing. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advances and interdisciplinary innovations in biosensing technologies for POCT applications. We invite original research articles, perspectives, and comprehensive reviews focusing on the design, fabrication, and application of biosensors and integrated systems for rapid, on-site detection of clinically and environmentally relevant targets. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: micro/nanofabrication; integration of biosensors, electrochemical, optical, and hybrid biosensing strategies; nucleic acid, protein, and metabolite detection systems; wearable and implantable biosensors; AI-assisted data processing and system automation; and translational and clinical applications of POCT platforms.
We encourage submissions that explore novel sensing mechanisms, miniaturized device architectures, and intelligent analytical systems that bridge fundamental science with practical healthcare solutions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and sharing the latest breakthroughs in advanced biosensing technologies for point-of-care testing with our readers.
Dr. Xianyou Sun
Dr. Mostafa Masud
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- point-of-care testing (POCT)
- biosensors
- microfluidics
- lab-on-a-chip
- electrochemical sensing
- optical sensing
- nanomaterials
- molecular diagnostics
- wearable sensors
- micro/nanofabrication
- microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
- paper-based devices
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