Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Microbial Biosensors

Microbial Biosensors

Microbial biosensors are analytical devices that utilize living microbes to detect specific substances through measurable signals. These devices consist of two main components: biosensing organisms and signal-transducing elements. Biosensing organisms, such as Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are typically housed in multiwell plates connected to transducers, enabling rapid, real-time detection of target analytes.Signal Generation MechanismWhen a target analyte—such as...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Rethinking the management of hereditary angioedema.

Allergy and asthma proceedings·2026

Same author

Superior terahertz radiation detection through novel micro circular log-periodic antenna engineered with an advanced evolutionary neural network algorithm.

Microsystems & nanoengineering·2025

Same author

Graphene-Integrated Microbolometer Array Imaging System: A Novel Approach for Fast and Sensitive Terahertz Detection in Biomedical Applications.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2025

Same author

Quantitative detection of pre-ovulatory luteinizing hormone surges in urine using the microfluidic vertical agitation approach.

Talanta·2024

Same author

Terahertz communication: detection and signal processing.

Nanotechnology·2024

Same author

An infrared photothermoelectric detector enabled by MXene and PEDOT:PSS composite for noncontact fingertip tracking.

Microsystems & nanoengineering·2023

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Conformable Wearable Electrodes: From Fabrication to Electrophysiological Assessment

Conformable Wearable Electrodes: From Fabrication to Electrophysiological Assessment

Published on: July 22, 2022

Conductive polymer-based sensors for biomedical applications.

Shruti Nambiar¹, John T W Yeow

¹Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Biosensors & Bioelectronics

|October 30, 2010

Summary

Conducting polymers (CPs) offer metal-like properties with polymer flexibility, driving innovation in medical sensors. This review highlights their potential in clinical diagnosis and surgical tools.

More Related Videos

A Polyaniline-based Sensor of Nucleic Acids

A Polyaniline-based Sensor of Nucleic Acids

Published on: November 1, 2016

Fabrication of Fine Electrodes on the Tip of Hypodermic Needle Using Photoresist Spray Coating and Flexible Photomask for Biomedical Applications

Fabrication of Fine Electrodes on the Tip of Hypodermic Needle Using Photoresist Spray Coating and Flexible Photomask for Biomedical Applications

Published on: November 28, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Conformable Wearable Electrodes: From Fabrication to Electrophysiological Assessment

Conformable Wearable Electrodes: From Fabrication to Electrophysiological Assessment

Published on: July 22, 2022

A Polyaniline-based Sensor of Nucleic Acids

A Polyaniline-based Sensor of Nucleic Acids

Published on: November 1, 2016

Fabrication of Fine Electrodes on the Tip of Hypodermic Needle Using Photoresist Spray Coating and Flexible Photomask for Biomedical Applications

Fabrication of Fine Electrodes on the Tip of Hypodermic Needle Using Photoresist Spray Coating and Flexible Photomask for Biomedical Applications

Published on: November 28, 2017

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Conducting polymers (CPs) exhibit unique electrical and optical properties, bridging the gap between metals/semiconductors and conventional polymers.
CPs offer advantages like flexibility, ease of processing, and biocompatibility, making them attractive for various applications.
Research in CPs has advanced significantly over the past four decades, leading to diverse types categorized by their charge conduction mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the state-of-the-art of conducting polymer (CP)-based sensor elements and devices.
To explore the potential applications of CP-based sensors in clinical diagnosis and surgical interventions.
To highlight key challenges and future directions in the field of CP-based sensing.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on conducting polymers and their sensor applications.
Categorization of CPs based on charge conduction mechanisms (e.g., delocalized pi electrons, ions, conductive nanomaterials).
Discussion of representative CP-based sensor applications, including electrochemical biosensors, tactile sensing skins, and thermal sensors.

Main Results:

CPs demonstrate significant potential for developing advanced sensor elements due to their tunable properties and biocompatibility.
CP-based sensors show promise for applications in clinical diagnostics and minimally invasive surgical tools.
Specific examples discussed include electrochemical biosensors, tactile sensors, and thermal sensors, showcasing diverse functionalities.

Conclusions:

Conducting polymers are highly versatile materials with considerable potential for innovative biomedical sensing applications.
Further research is needed to address key issues and fully realize the clinical and surgical utility of CP-based sensors.
The unique combination of electrical properties and polymer characteristics positions CPs as key materials for next-generation diagnostic and interventional tools.