Optical flexible biosensors: From detection principles to biomedical applications

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Analytical Chemistry

Background:

• Optical flexible biosensors utilize adaptable materials for analyte detection.
• They offer advantages over traditional sensors, including enhanced flexibility for diverse applications.
• These sensors enable both in vitro analysis and real-time, non-invasive in vivo monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the detection principles, key analytes, and applications of optical flexible biosensors.
• To highlight their role in disease diagnosis, treatment, and general health detection.
• To address current challenges and future perspectives in the field.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on optical flexible biosensors.
• Analysis of detection mechanisms and materials.
• Compilation of applications in medical and health-related fields.

Main Results:

• Optical flexible biosensors demonstrate significant potential for various diagnostic and monitoring tasks.
• Their flexibility allows for integration into wearable devices and adaptation to biological environments.
• The review consolidates current knowledge on principles, analytes, and applications.

Conclusions:

• Optical flexible biosensors are a rapidly advancing technology with broad applications in healthcare.
• Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges and enhance device functionality.
• These biosensors promise more feasible and multifunctional solutions for disease diagnosis and health monitoring.