In recent years, the field of bioelectronics and biosensors has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the emergence of two-dimensional (2D) materials. These materials, possessing unique electronic, optical, mechanical, and chemical properties, have garnered significant attention for their potential applications in various biomedical devices and sensing platforms. Graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and tungsten diselenide (WSe2), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and other 2D materials offer unprecedented opportunities to revolutionize the landscape of bioelectronics and biosensors.
The exceptional properties of 2D materials, including high surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and chemical stability, make them highly attractive for interfacing with biological systems. These materials hold promise for the development of next-generation biosensors capable of ultrasensitive, label-free detection of biomolecules such as proteins, DNA, and various analytes of clinical significance. Moreover, their compatibility with flexible substrates enables the fabrication of wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for real-time monitoring of physiological parameters and continuous health assessment.
Despite the tremendous potential, several challenges remain in harnessing the full capabilities of 2D materials in bioelectronics and biosensors. Addressing issues such as scalability, reproducibility, device integration, biocompatibility optimization, and long-term stability is crucial for translating laboratory research into practical biomedical applications. Furthermore, exploring novel synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, device architectures, and fabrication methods tailored to the specific requirements of bioelectronic applications is essential for advancing the field.
This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the rapidly evolving field of 2D materials for bioelectronics and biosensors. We encourage researchers from diverse disciplines, including materials science, nanotechnology, biology, and engineering, to contribute their cutting-edge research to this Topic.
The scope of the proposed research topic is to investigate the utilization of two-dimensional (2D) materials in the field of bioelectronics and biosensors, investigating how emerging 2D materials can revolutionize the development of bioelectronics and biosensors, and the key challenges and opportunities associated with their integration in these applications.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Exploration of 2D Materials: Investigating the properties and characteristics of various emerging 2D materials such as graphene, TMDs, and hBN, and how these properties make them suitable for applications in bioelectronics and biosensors.
• Advancements in Bioelectronics: Assessing how the unique properties of 2D materials can be harnessed to develop advanced bioelectronic devices such as biosensors, neural probes, wearable health monitors, and implantable medical devices.
• Enhanced Sensing Capabilities: Examining how the high surface-to-volume ratio, biocompatibility, and chemical tunability of 2D materials enable sensitive and selective detection of biological analytes (e.g., biomolecules, cells, pathogens) in biosensing applications, with potential applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Identifying the challenges associated with integrating 2D materials into bioelectronic and biosensing devices, such as scalability, reproducibility, stability, and compatibility with biological environments. Additionally, exploring the opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome these challenges and drive the development of next-generation bioelectronics and biosensors.
Keywords:
Biomaterials; Biosensors; Bioelectronics; 2D Materials; Wearable devices
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.
In recent years, the field of bioelectronics and biosensors has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the emergence of two-dimensional (2D) materials. These materials, possessing unique electronic, optical, mechanical, and chemical properties, have garnered significant attention for their potential applications in various biomedical devices and sensing platforms. Graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and tungsten diselenide (WSe2), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and other 2D materials offer unprecedented opportunities to revolutionize the landscape of bioelectronics and biosensors.
The exceptional properties of 2D materials, including high surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and chemical stability, make them highly attractive for interfacing with biological systems. These materials hold promise for the development of next-generation biosensors capable of ultrasensitive, label-free detection of biomolecules such as proteins, DNA, and various analytes of clinical significance. Moreover, their compatibility with flexible substrates enables the fabrication of wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for real-time monitoring of physiological parameters and continuous health assessment.
Despite the tremendous potential, several challenges remain in harnessing the full capabilities of 2D materials in bioelectronics and biosensors. Addressing issues such as scalability, reproducibility, device integration, biocompatibility optimization, and long-term stability is crucial for translating laboratory research into practical biomedical applications. Furthermore, exploring novel synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, device architectures, and fabrication methods tailored to the specific requirements of bioelectronic applications is essential for advancing the field.
This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the rapidly evolving field of 2D materials for bioelectronics and biosensors. We encourage researchers from diverse disciplines, including materials science, nanotechnology, biology, and engineering, to contribute their cutting-edge research to this Topic.
The scope of the proposed research topic is to investigate the utilization of two-dimensional (2D) materials in the field of bioelectronics and biosensors, investigating how emerging 2D materials can revolutionize the development of bioelectronics and biosensors, and the key challenges and opportunities associated with their integration in these applications.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Exploration of 2D Materials: Investigating the properties and characteristics of various emerging 2D materials such as graphene, TMDs, and hBN, and how these properties make them suitable for applications in bioelectronics and biosensors.
• Advancements in Bioelectronics: Assessing how the unique properties of 2D materials can be harnessed to develop advanced bioelectronic devices such as biosensors, neural probes, wearable health monitors, and implantable medical devices.
• Enhanced Sensing Capabilities: Examining how the high surface-to-volume ratio, biocompatibility, and chemical tunability of 2D materials enable sensitive and selective detection of biological analytes (e.g., biomolecules, cells, pathogens) in biosensing applications, with potential applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Identifying the challenges associated with integrating 2D materials into bioelectronic and biosensing devices, such as scalability, reproducibility, stability, and compatibility with biological environments. Additionally, exploring the opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome these challenges and drive the development of next-generation bioelectronics and biosensors.
Keywords:
Biomaterials; Biosensors; Bioelectronics; 2D Materials; Wearable devices
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.