Nature achieves differentiation of specific and nonspecific binding in molecular interactions
through precise control of biomolecules in space and time. Artificial systems such as …

MXenes, as a novel kind of two-dimensional (2D) materials, were first discovered by Gogotsi
et al. in 2011. Owing to their multifarious chemical compositions and outstanding …

The conversion of body heat into electrical energy using a thermoelectric (TE) power
generator is useful for wearable self-powered mobile electronic systems such as medical …

Nanopore-based sequencers, as the fourth-generation DNA sequencing technology, have
the potential to quickly and reliably sequence the entire human genome for less than 1000 …

Carbon nanotube (CNT) based biosensors are recognized to be a next generation building
block for ultra-sensitive and ultra-fast biosensing systems. This article provides an overview …

Membrane nanopores—hollow nanoscale barrels that puncture biological or synthetic
membranes—have become powerful tools in chemical-and biosensing, and have achieved …

Nanopore-based sensors typically work by monitoring transient pulses in conductance via
current–time traces as molecules translocate through the nanopore. The unique property of …

Quantification of biological or biochemical processes are of utmost importance for medical,
biological and biotechnological applications. However, converting the biological information …

In recent years, various nanotechnology platforms in the area of medical biology, including
both diagnostics and therapy, have gained remarkable attention. Moreover, research and …

Sensitivity and specificity are two most important factors to take into account for molecule
sensing, chemical detection and disease diagnosis. A perfect sensitivity is to reach the level …