Molecular Sensing and Molecular Electronics

Dear Colleagues,

Molecules are the basis of many chemical and biological reactions. The detection of chemical and biological molecules using novel sensing methodology has gained increasing interest as it leads to earlier detection of toxicant, bacterias, viruses, proteins, DNAs and illnesses such as cancer. These molecular sensing devices may also lead to the development of artificial organs (nose, eye, tongue, etc.).

On the other hand, molecules are the smallest possible building blocks for the next generation electronic devices. These devices can be used for various purposes, including storage, switching and brain-like data processing, and are generally referred to as molecular electronics or molectronics.

To emphasize the importance of molecular sensing and molecular electronics, review articles and original research papers relating to these burgeoning areas are solicited. There is particular interest in manuscripts concerning biological and chemical sensing as well as novel approaches in constructing molecular electronics using the top-down (via micro and nano lithography) and the bottom up (via nanotubes, graphene, nanowires, nanoparticles, etc.) techniques.

Prof. Dr. Yoke Khin Yap
Dr. Dongyan Zhang
Guest Editors

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