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Advances in Optical Fiber Sensors for Multi-Analyte Biochemical Detection
Jianwei Huang1, Fan Jia1, Shaoxiang Duan1
1Institute of Modern Optics, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Sensor and Sensing Network Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
Biosensors
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Optical fiber multi-analyte biosensors offer simultaneous detection of multiple substances. This review covers their progress, challenges, and future directions for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Optoelectronics
Background:
- Optical fiber multi-analyte biosensors are advanced tools for detecting multiple substances in complex samples.
- They offer advantages like small size, anti-interference, remote, and label-free detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent research on optical fiber multi-analyte biosensors for simultaneous target detection.
- To organize the review by detection target type and discuss various applications.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of optical fiber multi-analyte biosensor research.
- Categorization of reviewed studies based on detection target (biomarkers, viruses, metabolites, ions, gases, pollutants, cells, mixed types).
Main Results:
- Detailed elaboration on simultaneous detection capabilities for diverse targets.
- Summary of advantages and disadvantages of current optical fiber multi-analyte biosensor technologies.
Conclusions:
- Key challenges include selectivity, stability, real-sample validation, and system integration.
- Future development should focus on overcoming these challenges for practical deployment.
