Functional Polymers and Composites in Electrochemical and Optical Sensing Systems
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biosensor; polymer composites; immunosensor; nanomaterial; nanocarbons in biosensor applications; electropolymerization and immunosensors
Interests: electrospun; sensors; biosensor; immunosensor; spectroscopy; nanomaterial
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, polymer-based composites have emerged as a key class of functional materials due to their tuneable physicochemical properties, high surface area, and versatile fabrication strategies. These advanced materials play a pivotal role in the development of next-generation biosensing platforms, offering enhanced sensitivity, selectivity, and real-time detection capabilities. The integration of nanomaterials with polymers has provided new opportunities regarding the design of biosensors for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety, and point-of-care applications.
This Special Issue aims to compile innovative research and comprehensive reviews on the synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of polymer nanocomposites in the field of biosensors. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Advanced fabrication methods for polymer-based nanocomposites;
- Functionalization strategies for targeted sensing;
- Electrochemical, optical, and piezoelectric biosensors;
- Biocompatibility and stability of sensing materials;
- Integration of nanocomposites into flexible or wearable biosensing devices;
- Real-world applications and challenges in sensor deployment.
We cordially invite researchers from academia and industry to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting original research articles or critical reviews. We aim to create a comprehensive collection that reflects recent advances in the field and inspires future developments at the intersection of polymers, nanotechnology, and biosensing.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and hope that this Special Issue fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Ahmet Şenocak
Dr. Süreyya Oğuz Tümay
Dr. Vildan Şanko
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer
- nanocomposites
- biosensor
- nanomaterial
- electrochemical sensor and optical sensor
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