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Nicolai Popov1,2, Lawrence W Honaker3, Maia Popova4
1Department of Biology & Chemistry, Ivanovo State University, 153025 Ivanovo, Russia. nikpopov7@gmail.com.
Abstract:
In this review article, we analyze recent progress in the application of liquid crystal-assisted advanced functional materials for sensing biological and chemical analytes. Multiple research groups demonstrate substantial interest in liquid crystal (LC) sensing platforms, generating an increasing number of scientific articles. We review trends in implementing LC sensing techniques and identify common problems related to the stability and reliability of the sensing materials as well as to experimental set-ups. Finally, we suggest possible means of bridging scientific findings to viable and attractive LC sensor platforms.
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