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Revolutionizing healthcare with nanosensor technology.
Nakshatra Bahadur Singh1, Asima Monjur2,3, Bhuvnesh Kumar1
1Research Development Cell, Sharda University Greater Noida India n.b.singh@sharda.ac.in.
RSC Advances
|October 20, 2025
Summary
Nanomaterial-based biosensors are revolutionizing healthcare with smart sensing and diagnostics. This review highlights advancements in nano-enabled devices for improved selectivity and sensitivity in healthcare applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Modern healthcare is rapidly integrating smart technologies, with nanotechnology playing a pivotal role in this evolution.
- Nanomaterials offer tunable properties, making them ideal for developing advanced sensing, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in nanomaterial-based biosensors for healthcare applications.
- To discuss the fundamentals, classification, and potential of various nanomaterials in biosensor development.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review focusing on metal, metal oxide, graphene, and polymer-based nanomaterials.
- Analysis of nano-enabled biosensor designs, detection methods, and their synergistic effects with bioanalytes.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials enable the development of highly selective and sensitive nano-enabled biosensors due to their tunable properties and interactions with bioanalytes.
- Various nanomaterials, including metal oxides, graphene, and polymers, are being harnessed for pioneering sensor designs.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology offers a promising avenue for smart sensing, monitoring, and diagnostics in healthcare.
- Further research into limitations and future prospects is crucial for advancing nanobiosensor technology.
