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Functionalized Microstructured Optical Fibers: Materials, Methods, Applications.

Timur Ermatov¹, Julia S Skibina², Valery V Tuchin^3,4,5

¹Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobelya str., 121205 Moscow, Russia.

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|February 26, 2020

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Microstructured optical fiber sensors offer high sensitivity for analyzing small volumes of low-concentration solutions. This review covers structural modification and surface functionalization techniques for enhanced detection in biophotonics.

Keywords:

functionalization holey fibers hybrid fibers microstructured optical fibers modification photonic crystal fibers sensing

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Area of Science:

Photonics
Biotechnology
Medicine

Background:

Microstructured optical fiber sensors (MOF) are widely used in photonics, biotechnology, and medicine.
Their high sensitivity to refractive index variations makes them ideal for analyzing small volumes and low concentrations.

Purpose of the Study:

To review modern techniques for modifying MOF structure to enhance detection sensitivity.
To discuss surface functionalization processes for selective molecule adsorption.
To highlight potential applications of functionalized MOF sensors in biophotonics.

Main Methods:

Review of structural modification techniques for MOFs.
Analysis of surface functionalization methods for selective adsorption.
Discussion of novel functionalized MOF-based devices.

Main Results:

MOF sensors demonstrate high sensitivity for chemical and biochemical analysis.
Structural modifications and surface functionalization significantly enhance detection capabilities.
Functionalized MOFs show potential for advanced biophotonic applications.

Conclusions:

Functionalized MOF sensors offer enhanced detection sensitivity and selectivity.
These sensors have broad potential applications in remote sensing, thermography, and disease detection.
Further development of functionalized MOFs will advance biophotonics and medical diagnostics.