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Plasma technology enhances polymeric sensors for improved healthcare monitoring. This emerging technique boosts sensitivity and selectivity for detecting biomolecules and harmful gases, advancing biomedical applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Polymeric sensors are crucial for environmental monitoring and healthcare applications.
  • Plasma surface modification is an emerging technology for enhancing polymeric sensor performance.
  • Traditional plasma treatments are being adapted for advanced biodetection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in using plasma technologies for fabricating polymeric sensors.
  • To highlight the role of plasma in improving selectivity and sensitivity for biodetection.
  • To showcase applications in humidity, temperature, pH, neurotransmitter, and glucose sensing.

Main Methods:

  • Surface modification and functionalization of polymers using plasma irradiation.
  • Induction of electrocatalytic species on polymer surfaces.
  • Fabrication of polymeric sensors for various biomedical applications.

Main Results:

  • Plasma treatments enhance the selectivity and sensitivity of polymeric sensors.
  • Plasma-induced electrocatalytic species facilitate the oxidation of bioanalytes and harmful gases.
  • Successful application in developing sensors for humidity, temperature, pH, neurotransmitters, and glucose.

Conclusions:

  • Plasma technology is a promising approach for advanced polymeric biomedical sensors.
  • Plasma surface modification significantly improves the performance of biodetection systems.
  • This review underscores the potential of plasma-treated polymers in healthcare.