Smart Optical Probes: Analysis, Detection and Imaging
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Optical MEMS and Photonic Microsystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart optical probes are a new type of tool enabling signal perception, regulation, and feedback through the interaction of light and matter. In recent years, they have achieved increased attention in the fields of biomedical imaging, environmental monitoring, and industrial inspection, with great progress and important breakthroughs being made. Smart optical probes are evolving from “single-function molecules or micro/nanoparticles” to “intelligent, multidisciplinary integrated platforms”. They hold immense potential for applications in precision medicine and smart cities.
We invite you to contribute to our Special Issue, entitled “Smart Optical Probes: Analysis, Detection and Imaging”, which aims to showcase the latest breakthroughs in smart optical probes. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: (1) novel methodological developments in the design of smart optical probes used for analysis, detection, and imaging (e.g., optical (fluorescence) switchable probes, multi-target probes for cascade detection, bioimaging probes, etc.); (2) multi-dimensional applications of smart optical probes (e.g., biomedical imaging, pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, etc.).
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Guofen Song
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- smart fluorescent probes
- quantum dots
- photoluminescence materials
- optical switchable materials
- surface enhanced Raman scattering analysis
- bio/chemical or environmental analysis
- multi-target cascade detection
- multi-mode imaging
- in vivo imaging
- optical nanorobot
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