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Published on: February 16, 2018
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A comprehensive review on plasmonic-based biosensors used in viral diagnostics
Anand M Shrivastav1, Uroš Cvelbar2, Ibrahim Abdulhalim3
1Department of Electrooptics and Photonics Engineering, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Ilse-Katz Nanoscale and Technology Center, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, 84105, Israel.
Communications Biology
|January 16, 2021
Summary
Early virus detection is crucial for global biosecurity. This review details plasmonic biosensors for rapid virus identification, aiding the development of next-generation diagnostic tools.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Viral pandemics pose significant global biosecurity threats.
- Early diagnosis and disease control are critical for managing viral outbreaks.
- Plasmonic phenomena offer sensitive detection methods for biological targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and consolidate information on plasmonic-based virus detection methods.
- To analyze data from various plasmonic virus sensors.
- To guide the development of advanced virus biosensors.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of plasmonic virus detection techniques.
- Analysis of sensor data based on key performance parameters.
- Synthesis of information on propagating surface plasmon resonance (SPR), localized SPR, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, surface-enhanced fluorescence, and surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy.
Main Results:
- Plasmonic biosensors utilize phenomena like SPR and SERS for virus detection.
- Various plasmonic techniques demonstrate potential for sensitive and rapid viral identification.
- Collected data highlights sensor performance across different parameters.
Conclusions:
- Plasmonic biosensors are promising for the next generation of virus detection.
- Further research and development can enhance the versatility and efficacy of these biosensors.
- This review provides a foundation for advancing plasmonic virus detection technologies.
