Nanomaterials and Nanosensors for Chemical and Biological Detection
View Published Articles →01About This Special Issue
Developing ultrasensitive, highly selective, cost-effective and reliable detection methods has become extraordinarily important in chemical detection, biological surveillance and disease diagnosis. Nanoscale sensors (nanosensors)-based chemical and biological sensing has gained great progress, substantially benefiting from the advances of nanoengineering and nanomaterials. The nanomaterials possess unique physicochemical, magnetic, electronic, mechanical, thermal and optical properties, which endow the nanosensors with superior sensing performances. The use of novel nanofabrication technologies has made it possible to build the controllable high-density arrays or patterned nanostructures on the nanosensors. The current studies focus on fabricating novel nanomaterials and nanostructures, developing robust nanosensors, and miniaturizing detection devices/systems for field application. Those nanosensors have been a promising trend of detection in the various areas, including medicine analysis, environmental monitoring, food safety, health diagnosis, and homeland security.The aim of this special issue is to create a platform for the international nanosensing community to share innovative ideas and to present an up-to-date account of advancement in these areas as well as insights gained through field experience. Therefore, we are calling for original research and review articles contributed by the experts in their field. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
1. Sensing principles and mechanisms of nanoscale based fluorescence, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), colorimetry, micro-cantilever, quartz crystal microbalances (QCM), and electrical and electrochemical sensing;
2. Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures for chemical and biological sensors, including nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, nanofibers, nanotubes, quantum dots, and nanostructured films, arrays and patterns as well as their composites, made from polymers, fullerene derivatives, noble metals and metal oxides;
3. Detection and monitoring of variety of targets (inorganic ions, organic molecules, proteins, nucleic acids, biological toxins, microorganisms and cells) in various environments (air, water, soils, foods, and in vitro or in vivo body fluids);
4. Earlier diagnosis of the diseases, such as cancer, malaria, and diabetes, using nanomaterials and nanosensors;
5. Development of novel concepts and new technologies for integrating a nanosensor into a device, (such as microfluidics and nanofluidics, sensor cartridges, and lab-on-a-chip);
6. Demonstration of robust portable and handheld devices or prototypes for simple, rapid and inexpensive but sensitive and reliable chemical and biological sensing in the field.
02Meet the Guest Editors
Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.
Lead Guest Editor
John Howe
Agiltron Institute, Woburn, United States
Guest Editor
Irena Kratochvilova
Institute of Physics Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
Guest Editor
Meijuan Han
Phelly Materials Inc., New Jersey, United States
Guest Editor
Davut Izci
School of Mechanical & Systems Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Guest Editor
Jonghoon Choi
Department of Bionano Technology, Hanyang University, South Korea
Guest Editor
Yan Hong
Chemistry Department and Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, United States
Guest Editor
Qichen Wang
Micro Stamping Corp., United States
Guest Editor
Suresh Ranganathan
Department of Chemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, India
ORCID
Guest Editor
Adel Najar
Basic Research Laboratories, Atsugi R&D Center, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), Atsugi-shi, Japan
Guest Editor
Amalia Terracciano
Center for Environmental System, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, United States
Guest Editor
Changfeng Chen
Kashiv Pharma, LLC, Bridgewater, United States
Guest Editor
Qing Zhou
Department of biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, United States
Guest Editor
Garsha Bahrieh
Electronics Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Guest Editor
Yong Wu
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, United States
Guest Editor
Anil Ramdas Bari
Department of Physics, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Bodwad, India
Guest Editor
Dr. Ramesh Bari
Department of Physics, G.D.M. Arts, K.R.N. Comm.,& M.D. Science College, Jamner, Jamner, India
03Published Articles
The following articles have been published in this special issue.
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SERS Spectra of Permethrin on Silver Nanofilm
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 29-32Received: 5 March 2015Accepted: 6 March 2015Published: 28 April 2015DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.16Downloads:Views:Abstract: Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as an ultrasensitive analytical tool for chemical, biological, and medical analysis. SERS spectra of permethrin, a common synthetic pyrethroid, were investigated for the first time. The SERS substrates used in this work were a silver nanofilm (AgNF) deposited on glass chips. The characteristic SE... Show More -
Review: Recent Developments of Carbon Nanotubes Hybrid Assemblies for Sensing
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 23-28Received: 30 November 2014Accepted: 16 January 2015Published: 27 January 2015DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.15Downloads:Views:Abstract: In this review, we discuss state-of-the-art sensing methods for the detection of chemical and biological molecules, using a well-known and much studied material, carbon nanotubes, as the hybrid materials for fabrication assemblies. CNTs possesses a wide range of unique characteristics, including intriguing physical properties, higher aspect ratios,... Show More -
Review: Biosensor for Detection of Pesticide Residue
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 18-22Received: 7 December 2014Accepted: 10 January 2015Published: 27 January 2015DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.14Downloads:Views:Abstract: Pesticide residue is a common contamination in the environment and food. Various analytical methods have been developed to detect and analyze the residues. Biosensor is one of the fast detection technologies. In this paper, we reviewed those biosensors according to their unique detection mechanism, fabrication and incorporation with nanomaterials. -
Liposome-Based Nanosensors for Biological Detection
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 13-17Received: 7 December 2014Accepted: 31 December 2014Published: 23 January 2015DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.13Downloads:Views:Abstract: Liposomes are self-assembled structures that contain an inner aqueous compartment surrounded by a lipid bilayer. This unique structure inherently provides liposomes with a powerful capability for encapsulating hydrophilic, hydrophobic or amphiphilic molecules or nanoparticles. Combining this property with appropriate signal amplification strategies... Show More -
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 8-12Received: 29 November 2014Accepted: 19 December 2014Published: 3 January 2015DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.12Downloads:Views:Abstract: A novel homochiral nanoscale compound, [Ca(L-C4H4O6)(H2O)2]•2H2O (Ca(L-tart)(H2O)2), which is derived from calcium ions and L-tartaric acid (L-tart =C4H4O6), was synthesized under hydrothermal condition. It has been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, SEM, XRD, FTIR and TG. The calcium atoms adopt a tetrahedron geometry and each atom... Show More
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Recent Advances in Self-Assembled DNA Nanosensors
Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1-1, January 2015Pages: 1-7Received: 30 November 2014Accepted: 18 December 2014Published: 27 December 2014DOI: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.11Downloads:Views:Abstract: Over the past 30 years DNA has been assembled into a plethora of structures by design, based on its reliable base pairing properties. As a result, many applications of DNA nanotechnology are emerging. Here, we review recent advances in the use of self-assembled DNA nanostructures as sensors. In particular, we focus on how defined nanostructures, su... Show More
