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Huimeng Wang¹, Yi Fan¹, Hui Wang¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China.

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Visual biosensing leverages biomolecule-induced liquid interface behaviors for disease detection. This technology offers rapid, cost-effective, and self-testing solutions, particularly for resource-limited settings.

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Area of Science:

Biomolecular interface science
Nanotechnology
Biosensing applications

Background:

Biomolecule interactions at liquid interfaces drive advancements in visual biosensing.
Current healthcare needs rapid, cost-effective, and self-testing diagnostic solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate interface biosensing mechanisms.
To explore the potential of visual biosensing in resource-limited settings.
To discuss challenges and future directions in visual biosensing.

Main Methods:

Review of liquid-based interface behaviors (liquid-solid, liquid-liquid, liquid-gas).
Analysis of nanomanufacturing techniques and interface-material interactions.
Exploration of advancements in visual sensing technologies.

Main Results:

Demonstration of diverse liquid-based materials enabling visual biosensing.
Highlighting the role of interface phenomena in disease detection.
Identification of key factors driving technological progress.

Conclusions:

Interface biosensing offers a promising avenue for accessible disease diagnostics.
Further research into interface mechanisms and materials is crucial.
Visual biosensing holds significant potential for global health equity.