Polymeric Composite for Biosensor Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Interests: stimuli-responsive polymers; hydrogels; wearables; health monitoring; colorimetric sensors; anti counterfeiting
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric composites, with their tunable architectures and multifunctional capabilities, have emerged as transformative materials in the development of next-generation biosensors. By synergistically integrating polymers with functional nanofillers, bioactive molecules, or conductive additives, these composites bridge the gap between advanced material science and real-world biomedical applications. This Special Issue highlights the cutting-edge innovations in polymeric composites—spanning hydrogels, conductive elastomers, molecularly imprinted polymers, and nanofiber-reinforced systems—that are redefining biosensing platforms for healthcare, environmental monitoring, and personalized medicine. Central to this Issue is the exploration of how composite design—such as dynamic crosslinking, interfacial engineering, and nanoscale hybridization—enhances critical sensor performance metrics. These include sensitivity, selectivity, biocompatibility, and mechanical adaptability to physiological signals (e.g., chemical and physical signals). Challenges such as long-term stability under physiological conditions, scalable fabrication of flexible electronics, and ethical considerations in clinical translation are critically addressed. Looking forward, this Issue spotlights emerging frontiers, including self-healing composites for durable wearables, environmentally responsive materials for closed-loop drug delivery–sensing systems, and AI-driven composite design for predictive biomarker analysis. By uniting perspectives from materials science, bioengineering, and clinical research, this Special Issue aims to catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the transition of polymeric composite-based biosensors from laboratories to global health solutions. We invite contributions that explore novel materials, innovative sensor architectures, and transformative applications, ultimately paving the way for intelligent, equitable, and sustainable biosensing technologies.
Dr. Fei Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- composites
- biosensors
- multifunctional polymer
- wearable
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