Recent advances in sustainable nature-based functional materials for biomedical sensor technologies

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Natural polymers such as cellulose, chitosan, and silk offer desirable lightweight, low-density, and biodegradable properties.
• These polymers possess unique structural and functional elements, but their mechanical properties vary, with chitosan exhibiting lower mechanical strength compared to cellulose and silk.
• The development of nanocomposites through nano natural polymer synthesis and reinforcement enhances their properties for diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the nanostructures of bio-derived polymeric functional materials (Bd-PFM) utilized in biosensor development.
• To highlight the potential of Bd-PFM in multidisciplinary applications, with a focus on biomedical and biosensor fields.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of existing research on bio-derived polymeric functional materials (Bd-PFM).
• Analysis of studies focusing on the synthesis and application of natural polymer nanocomposites.
• Examination of research trends in biomedical applications, particularly in biosensors.

Main Results:

• Significant research interest exists in bio-derived polymeric functional materials (Bd-PFM) for various applications.
• Bd-PFM show particular promise in health concerns and biomedical applications, especially as biosensors.
• Nanostructured Bd-PFM offer unique advantages for biosensing platforms.

Conclusions:

• Bio-derived polymeric functional materials (Bd-PFM) are versatile materials with significant potential in nanotechnology and materials science.
• The review provides an overview of nanostructured Bd-PFM biosensors, indicating a growing field of research.
• Further development in this area could lead to innovative biosensing solutions.