Smartphone based bioanalytical and diagnosis applications: A review

Area of Science:

• Biotechnology
• Chemical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Telemedicine

Background:

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous, replacing traditional computing devices due to user-friendly interfaces and advanced technology.
• Their facile, handy-analytical capabilities are increasingly leveraged for health care diagnostic assessments.
• This shift has spurred the development of sensing systems compatible with smartphones.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in smartphone-based sensing and diagnostic applications.
• To explore the integration of smartphones in telemedicine, biotechnology, chemical, and environmental sciences.
• To highlight the growing trend of using smartphones as analytical devices.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent scientific literature on smartphone-based sensing technologies.
• Analysis of applications across various scientific disciplines including healthcare, biotechnology, and environmental monitoring.
• Focus on sensing systems designed for smartphone integration.

Main Results:

• Smartphones are enabling novel diagnostic and sensing capabilities.
• Integration of sensing technologies with smartphones is expanding research in multiple scientific fields.
• User-friendly applications are driving the adoption of smartphone-based diagnostics.

Conclusions:

• Smartphone-based sensing offers a promising avenue for accessible and convenient health diagnostics.
• The versatility of smartphones supports diverse applications in biotechnology, environmental science, and telemedicine.
• Continued technological advancements will further enhance the role of smartphones in scientific analysis and diagnosis.