Advanced Polymers for Biosensor Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biosensors; wearable device; biocompatible polymer; conducting polymer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in polymer science have significantly expanded the potential of biosensor technologies. Polymers offer unique advantages such as tunable mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and functionalizability, making them ideal materials for next-generation biosensors. This Special Issue focuses on the development and integration of advanced polymeric materials in biosensor applications, particularly emphasizing their roles in enhancing sensitivity, selectivity, and long-term stability.
We welcome contributions covering the synthesis, characterization, and application of functional polymers tailored for biosensing purposes. Special attention will be given to innovations in sensor fabrication technologies, including surface patterning, micro/nanostructuring, and flexible platform design, which are critical for wearable and implantable devices. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of polymer-based strategies that are driving forward the frontiers of biosensor development across biomedical, environmental, and point-of-care diagnostics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Geon Hwee Kim
Dr. Hyoryung Nam
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- conductive polymers
- biocompatibility
- surface functionalization
- flexible device
- biosignal recording
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