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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Capacitive sensors provide label-free, real-time detection at low voltages, avoiding redox-active species for simpler diagnostics.
  • Challenges include limited sensitivity in high-ionic-strength biofluids (e.g., blood, serum) due to Debye length effects and non-specific binding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in capacitive sensor technology for biofluid analysis.
  • To highlight strategies for overcoming sensitivity limitations in complex biological samples.
  • To discuss the potential of capacitive sensors for liquid biopsies and clinical translation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of material integration techniques.
  • Analysis of surface modification strategies.
  • Evaluation of signal enhancement methods for capacitive sensors.

Main Results:

  • Material integration and surface modifications enhance capacitive sensor performance in biofluids.
  • Signal enhancement techniques improve detection limits and reduce non-specific interactions.
  • Successful deployment in sweat, saliva, blood, and serum demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Capacitive sensors show significant promise for advancing liquid biopsies and point-of-care diagnostics.
  • Further technical development is needed to fully translate these systems to clinical settings.
  • Overcoming challenges in high-ionic-strength environments is crucial for widespread adoption.