Hybrid Conducting Polymers as Sensors and Biosensors
摘要
The field of hybrid conducting polymers (HCPs) has become a major material category. The combination of conducting polymers with other components generates synergistic effects that improve performance in sensor and biosensor applications. The integration of conducting polymers with different materials by researchers has resulted in better sensing performance. The integration of bioorganic molecules into HCPs becomes possible through combining conducting polymers with inorganic nanoparticles and carbon materials which ultimately delivers enhanced electrical conductivity along with tunable optical properties and biocompatibility as well as stability. These hybrid systems operate as chemical, physical, and optical sensors which detect multiple properties including pH levels, temperature changes, humidity variations, gas presence, ion concentrations, and biomolecular interactions. The distinct properties of HCPs make them effective tools for environmental monitoring tasks as well as healthcare diagnostic procedures and biomedical research applications. This chapter highlights new developments in sensors and biosensors based on HCPs to demonstrate their capabilities for precise sensitivity and selectivity with real-time detection abilities. The combination of nanotechnology with microfluidics and machine learning algorithms leads to substantial improvements in HCP performance. Advanced technologies combined with HCPs create opportunities for developing next-generation sensing platforms. Future research for HCPs must focus on enhancing stability and durability while achieving reproducibility and successful integration. The discussion examines how electronic device integration works with biocompatibility and toxicity issues.