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Smart materials integrated into sensors offer a promising solution for rapid, cost-effective COVID-19 diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. These advanced sensor systems aim to overcome the limitations of current diagnostic methods for global accessibility.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates rapid and accessible diagnostic tools.
  • Current methods like RT-PCR and serological assays have limitations in resource-scarce settings, including cost and infrastructure requirements.
  • There is a critical need for democratized diagnostic solutions applicable globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of smart materials in sensor technologies for COVID-19 diagnosis.
  • To explore how smart materials enhance sensor performance for early disease detection.
  • To highlight the potential of sensor systems as point-of-care, cost-effective alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of scientific literature on smart materials and sensor platforms for COVID-19 detection.
  • Analysis of various smart materials including nanomaterials, photosensitive, and electrically sensitive materials.
  • Examination of sensor integration and application in wearable diagnostic tools.

Main Results:

  • Smart materials significantly improve sensor sensitivity, specificity, and dynamic range.
  • Sensor systems offer advantages like point-of-care use, cost-effectiveness, and rapid results.
  • Integration of smart materials into wearable sensors shows potential for real-time health monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Smart material-based sensors represent a viable and advanced approach for COVID-19 diagnostics.
  • These technologies can bridge the gap in diagnostic accessibility for underserved regions.
  • Further development in smart material integration can revolutionize infectious disease detection and management.