Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanomaterials in Biosensing Applications

Abstract

Extensive research on the development of biosensors has been conducted. In particular, electrochemical biosensors have flourished with the advancement of nanomaterials, since the modification of electric biosensing devices can offer enhanced sensitive and selective personalized diagnostics. The performance of these sensors can be pushed further away with the use of organic- inorganic nanostructures, where a synergic effect may arise due to this combination. In the previous chapter different classes of nanomaterials such as nanoclay, nanoclusters, and nanodendrite, were discussed. Herein, the different organic and inorganic nanomaterials used in the fabrication of electrochemical biosensors are summarized, the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them are discussed, and current trends and research opportunities are highlighted. Besides that, the structure, properties, and some synthetic routes for obtaining its hybrid counterparts are presented. Finally, an overview of the applications of these materials in biosensing is reviewed.