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  • Biotechnology
  • Electrochemistry
  • Biosensor Technology

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  • Bioelectrocatalytic devices are crucial for in vitro health, food safety, and environmental monitoring.
  • Current research focuses on microelectrode, microfluidic, paper-based, and wearable biosensor platforms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of bioelectrocatalytic devices for various applications.
  • To discuss electron transfer mechanisms and strategies for their modulation in biosensor design.
  • To identify hurdles and future perspectives in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of microelectrode- and microfluidic-based biosensors.
  • Analysis of paper-based point-of-care devices and wearable biosensors.
  • Discussion of electron transfer mechanisms (indirect, direct, mediated) and modulation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Bioelectrocatalytic devices show promise for diverse analytical applications.
  • Understanding and controlling electron transfer is critical for biosensor performance.
  • Several strategies exist for modulating electron transfer in biocatalytic systems.

Conclusions:

  • Significant challenges remain in optimizing redox systems for enhanced bioelectrocatalytic device performance.
  • Future research should focus on overcoming these hurdles to unlock the full potential of these biosensors.