Preface

Over the years, the field of biosensors has experienced tremendous change due to the development of highly sensitive, rapid, and specific sensing devices made possible by cutting-edge technology and scientific advancements. This book, *New Advances in Biosensing*, is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating realm of biosensing technologies and their diverse applications.

Biosensors have recently become essential devices in many sectors, such as biotechnology, environmental monitoring, and medical care. The integration of solid-state sensors, wearable sensors, nanostructure-based electrochemical strategies, and microfluidic devices has completely changed the way we can accurately and efficiently detect and evaluate biological and chemical analytes. This book contains contributions from leading experts and researchers in the field. Through its chapters, readers will embark on a journey into the intricacies of microfluidic biosensors, delve into the principles of electrochemical biosensors, explore the remarkable properties of nanostructures in sensor design, uncover the potential of wearable sensors, and understand the robustness of advanced sensors. Each section offers an in-depth review of the relevant technology, encompassing both theoretical underpinnings and real-world applications. We believe that everyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of contemporary biosensing technologies - scientists, engineers, professionals, and students - will find this book to be an important resource. We hope that the information provided in these pages will stimulate more creativity and research, leading to the creation of biosensors that can help solve today's most important problems.

We extend our thanks to the authors for their hard work, and we hope that readers will find this anthology useful, motivational, and beneficial in their quest for biosensor technology breakthroughs. We are especially grateful to Emir Ersel Karakuş and the editorial team at IntechOpen for their assistance in preparing this book.

> **Selcan Karakuş** Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey

Section 1
