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Nanowire-Based Biosensors: From Growth to Applications
Pranav Ambhorkar1, Zongjie Wang2, Hyuongho Ko3
1School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada. pambhorkar@yahoo.com.
Micromachines
|December 22, 2018
Summary
Nanowire sensors offer highly sensitive detection for biomedical applications due to their large surface area. This review covers their principles, fabrication, and use in diagnostics and drug discovery.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Synthesized nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, quantum dots, and nanowires have advanced various fields, notably biomedical sensors.
- The high surface area-to-volume ratio of nanomaterials significantly enhances sensor sensitivity compared to macro-sized materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of nanowire sensors.
- To discuss their working principles, fabrication processes, and applications in biomedical sensing and drug discovery.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on nanowire sensors.
- Survey of recent advancements in nanowire sensor technology.
Main Results:
- Nanowire sensors demonstrate high sensitivity for detecting biomarkers, viruses, and DNA.
- Applications extend to drug discovery.
- Recent advances include self-powering capabilities, reusability, stable performance in high ionic strength solvents, and long-term stability.
Conclusions:
- Nanowire sensors are poised to significantly improve the performance of biomedical sensors.
- Their unique properties offer substantial potential for future diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
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