A plasmonic nanosensor is a cutting-edge technology that leverages the unique properties of plasmonics and nanomaterials to detect and analyze various substances at the nanoscale level. Plasmonics involves the interaction between light and free electrons at the surface of metallic nanoparticles, generating resonances known as plasmon resonances. These resonances lead to enhanced electromagnetic fields, making plasmonic nanoparticles highly sensitive to changes in their surroundings. Plasmonic nanosensors utilize these characteristics to create highly sensitive and localized detection platforms. When specific molecules or analytes bind to the surface of the nanoparticles, they cause shifts in the plasmon resonances, resulting in measurable changes in the optical properties of the nanosensor. These changes can be detected and quantified, enabling the identification and quantification of target molecules with remarkable sensitivity and specificity.
The landscape of sensor technologies has experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the convergence of nanoscience, plasmonics, and colorimetry. The integration of plasmonic nanoparticles into colorimetric sensors has emerged as a groundbreaking paradigm, propelling the field towards new horizons of sensitivity, selectivity, and real-time analysis. This Research Topic is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role that plasmonic nanoparticles play in reshaping colorimetric sensing. By harnessing the unique optical properties and localized surface plasmon resonances of these nanoscale materials, researchers have unlocked unprecedented capabilities in detecting and quantifying analytes. This collection of articles delves into the innovative approaches, cutting-edge methodologies, and diverse applications that highlight how plasmonic nanoparticles have become integral to the advancement of colorimetric sensors. Through these contributions, we delve into the synergistic marriage of plasmonics and colorimetry, shedding light on the transformative impact this union holds for the realm of sensing technology. The field of plasmonic nanosensors holds immense promise for applications in various fields, including biomedical research, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Their ability to detect and analyze molecules at extremely low concentrations could revolutionize disease diagnostics, drug discovery, and the detection of contaminants in complex samples. These sensors have the potential to detect pollutants, toxic heavy metals, and biomarkers for various infectious and epidemic diseases.
We welcome the submissions of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles covering a wide spectrum of themes within the sensing field:
• Plasmonic-Based Chemical Sensor for Toxic Materials: This theme encompasses research focused on leveraging plasmonic nanomaterials for the detection and assay of toxic materials. Submissions should explore various signal readouts, including colorimetric, fluorometric, and electrochemical approaches.
• Plasmonic Colorimetric Sensor for Biomarker Assay: This theme involves research utilizing plasmonic nanomaterials for the detection of biomarkers. Submissions should emphasize colorimetric, fluorometric, and electrochemical signal readouts.
• Microfluidic-Plasmonic Based Biosensor: Submissions under this theme should highlight recent advancements and achievements in microfluidic applications integrated with plasmonic materials for colorimetric and electrical signal transduction.
• Wearable Sensors for Body Health Monitoring: This theme welcomes submissions that explore the development of wearable devices embedded with plasmonic nanomaterials. Emphasis should be on dynamically monitoring various physiological aspects such as pH, urea, uric acid, lactate, cholesterol, amino acids, hydration, and other relevant parameters.
• Fundamental Aspects of Plasmonic Nanomaterials: This topic delves into the preparation and characterization of various types of plasmonic nanomaterials. It focuses on elucidating the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) excitation mechanism, exploring sensing strategies based on modifying the dielectric environment of plasmonic nanomaterials, harnessing electromagnetic coupling, and understanding charge transfer phenomena.
Keywords:
Plasmonic materials, colorimetric sensor, toxic materials, biomarkers, Aptamer, Antibodies, lateral flow assay (LFA), Molecular imprinting polymer (MIP), wearable sensors, ELISA, Diseases detection, Sweat sensors
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
A plasmonic nanosensor is a cutting-edge technology that leverages the unique properties of plasmonics and nanomaterials to detect and analyze various substances at the nanoscale level. Plasmonics involves the interaction between light and free electrons at the surface of metallic nanoparticles, generating resonances known as plasmon resonances. These resonances lead to enhanced electromagnetic fields, making plasmonic nanoparticles highly sensitive to changes in their surroundings. Plasmonic nanosensors utilize these characteristics to create highly sensitive and localized detection platforms. When specific molecules or analytes bind to the surface of the nanoparticles, they cause shifts in the plasmon resonances, resulting in measurable changes in the optical properties of the nanosensor. These changes can be detected and quantified, enabling the identification and quantification of target molecules with remarkable sensitivity and specificity.
The landscape of sensor technologies has experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the convergence of nanoscience, plasmonics, and colorimetry. The integration of plasmonic nanoparticles into colorimetric sensors has emerged as a groundbreaking paradigm, propelling the field towards new horizons of sensitivity, selectivity, and real-time analysis. This Research Topic is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role that plasmonic nanoparticles play in reshaping colorimetric sensing. By harnessing the unique optical properties and localized surface plasmon resonances of these nanoscale materials, researchers have unlocked unprecedented capabilities in detecting and quantifying analytes. This collection of articles delves into the innovative approaches, cutting-edge methodologies, and diverse applications that highlight how plasmonic nanoparticles have become integral to the advancement of colorimetric sensors. Through these contributions, we delve into the synergistic marriage of plasmonics and colorimetry, shedding light on the transformative impact this union holds for the realm of sensing technology. The field of plasmonic nanosensors holds immense promise for applications in various fields, including biomedical research, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Their ability to detect and analyze molecules at extremely low concentrations could revolutionize disease diagnostics, drug discovery, and the detection of contaminants in complex samples. These sensors have the potential to detect pollutants, toxic heavy metals, and biomarkers for various infectious and epidemic diseases.
We welcome the submissions of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles covering a wide spectrum of themes within the sensing field:
• Plasmonic-Based Chemical Sensor for Toxic Materials: This theme encompasses research focused on leveraging plasmonic nanomaterials for the detection and assay of toxic materials. Submissions should explore various signal readouts, including colorimetric, fluorometric, and electrochemical approaches.
• Plasmonic Colorimetric Sensor for Biomarker Assay: This theme involves research utilizing plasmonic nanomaterials for the detection of biomarkers. Submissions should emphasize colorimetric, fluorometric, and electrochemical signal readouts.
• Microfluidic-Plasmonic Based Biosensor: Submissions under this theme should highlight recent advancements and achievements in microfluidic applications integrated with plasmonic materials for colorimetric and electrical signal transduction.
• Wearable Sensors for Body Health Monitoring: This theme welcomes submissions that explore the development of wearable devices embedded with plasmonic nanomaterials. Emphasis should be on dynamically monitoring various physiological aspects such as pH, urea, uric acid, lactate, cholesterol, amino acids, hydration, and other relevant parameters.
• Fundamental Aspects of Plasmonic Nanomaterials: This topic delves into the preparation and characterization of various types of plasmonic nanomaterials. It focuses on elucidating the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) excitation mechanism, exploring sensing strategies based on modifying the dielectric environment of plasmonic nanomaterials, harnessing electromagnetic coupling, and understanding charge transfer phenomena.
Keywords:
Plasmonic materials, colorimetric sensor, toxic materials, biomarkers, Aptamer, Antibodies, lateral flow assay (LFA), Molecular imprinting polymer (MIP), wearable sensors, ELISA, Diseases detection, Sweat sensors
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.