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Biosensor and nanomaterial insights
Technical explainers on sensing performance, materials selection and manufacturing, written for engineers designing the next generation of diagnostic and environmental devices.
37 articles
23 April 2026 · 4 min read
Why manufacturable, low-cost electrodes are essential for widespread ecological monitoring
Environmental monitoring is undergoing a shift where periodic, laboratory-driven activity is becoming a continuous, distributed requirement.
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8 April 2026 · 4 min read
How advanced carbon nanomaterials can enable on-site environmental sensing
The shift towards real-time, on-site environmental monitoring is becoming an operational necessity.
31 March 2026 · 3 min read
Disposable immune health test for IL-10 in saliva
A recent study demonstrates how using 3D carbon nanomaterial electrochemical sensors can enable disposable, point-of-care immune health testing directly from saliva.
19 March 2026 · 4 min read
Biocompatible materials still require repeat testing - and how to reduce it
Understanding why repeat testing occurs helps biosensor developers avoid unexpected delays and make more informed material decisions earlier in the design process.
10 March 2026 · 1 min read
Making real-time, in-situ environmental sensors a reality
Bringing environmental sensors out of the lab and into real-world deployment remains a fundamental challenge.
26 February 2026 · 4 min read
Why “biocompatible” claims aren’t always enough in diagnostics
Within regulated medical and diagnostic applications, biocompatibility is not a single test result or a material property in isolation
19 February 2026 · 3 min read
Why controlled-environment sensing is key to detecting specific pathogens
Pathogen detection is one of the most demanding problems in environmental monitoring because it requires high specificity (identifying the right organism) at low concentrations in complex matrices.
5 February 2026 · 4 min read
What types of sensors are used in environmental monitoring?
Engineers need a wide understanding of environmental sensors to understand which fits where and why to make the right choice for their specific application.
22 January 2026 · 4 min read
What are the challenges facing real-time testing for environmental monitoring?
Despite advances in analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring still relies heavily on laboratory-based measurements and periodic sampling.
6 January 2026 · 4 min read
The increasing need for real-time, in-situ detection of pollutants
Let’s take a closer look at why environmental sensors have yet to reach precise and real-time capabilities in-situ, and why this is set to change in the future.
23 December 2025 · 3 min read
Why biosensor manufacturers need to think about the Biological Evaluation Report (BER) early
This article outlines what the BER is, why it matters and how early planning strengthens both timelines and outcomes.
9 December 2025 · 4 min read
What makes a biosensor material truly biocompatible?
As diagnostic technologies move closer to the patient, the materials that enable these sensors must meet a fundamental requirement of being safe for use.
20 November 2025 · 3 min read
How carbon nanomaterials are transforming biosensing's sustainability credentials
From point-of-care diagnostics to wearable health monitors and environmental sensing, biosensor developers are being challenged to innovate sustainably.
11 November 2025 · 3 min read
Sustainable alternatives to noble metal electrochemical transducers
With today’s pressure to reduce environmental impact and secure long-term supply chains, traditional transducer materials like gold are facing growing scrutiny.
21 October 2025 · 1 min read
How advanced nanomaterials drive higher sensitivity in electrochemical biosensors
Discover how Gii is redefining electrochemical biosensing with scalable, ultra-sensitive carbon nanomaterials.
14 October 2025 · 5 min read
The future of point-of-care - electrochemical biosensors
Point‑of‑care (POC) testing promises to shift care out of central labs and into clinics or at home.
7 October 2025 · 1 min read
How to develop digital biosensors with higher sensitivity and faster reactions
This guide explores the core design strategies and signal optimisation techniques driving the next generation of ultra-sensitive, fast-responding digital biosensors.
18 September 2025 · 4 min read
Understanding sensitivity in biosensors - metrics, surface area and detection principles
When it comes to calculating precise sensitivity in biosensors, engineers need an understanding of how to leverage electrochemical detection methods.
11 September 2025 · 1 min read
How carbon nanomaterials enable multi-analyte diagnostics
This guide explores how carbon nanomaterials are breaking through the barriers in the way of commercially available multi-analyte biosensors.
14 August 2025 · 4 min read
A guide to reducing noise and increasing sensitivity in biosensors
Even state-of-the-art biosensors can face limitations imposed by noise, both intrinsic and environmental
7 August 2025 · 4 min read
The role of electrode materials in accurate, sensitive point-of-care diagnostic readings
To advance the POC diagnostics field, novel carbon nanomaterials are emerging as transformative alternatives to traditional materials
28 July 2025 · 4 min read
The future of point-of-care diagnostics devices
The field of POC diagnostics has the potential to undergo a remarkable transformation, highlighted by breakthroughs in electrochemical biosensing platforms.
14 July 2025 · 3 min read
Should every new biosensor have multi-analyte capabilities?
Are these biosensors the future of diagnostics and should every next generation device have multi-analyte capabilities?
26 June 2025 · 4 min read
The key challenges of creating digital biosensors
The development of digital biosensors represents an intricate combination of materials science, electrochemistry, microfabrication and data engineering.
19 June 2025 · 4 min read
What is an ELISA test? Can it be digitalised?
Attention is increasingly turning to electrochemical platforms that offer the precision of ELISA with the speed and portability modern workflows require.
10 June 2025 · 3 min read
A brief history of biosensing
From rudimentary electrochemical setups to advanced multiplexed nanomaterial-based devices, biosensing has come a long way since its influential origins
29 May 2025 · 3 min read
The measures of biosensor performance and how to improve accuracy
Engineers need a clear understanding of the significant measures of biosensor performance and the advantages of next-generation carbon-based nanomaterials
20 May 2025 · 3 min read
The critical features of an advanced biosensor
Whilst the definition may sound straightforward, the functionality of today’s most advanced biosensors lies in the nuanced engineering of their core components
8 May 2025 · 3 min read
Could nanomaterial-based biosensors help discover novel drugs?
Nanomaterial-based biosensors, particularly those built on carbon-based platforms, can change how we navigate drug discovery.
29 April 2025 · 4 min read
The benefits of carbon nanostructures in biosensors and healthcare
We examine the strengths of carbon nanostructures and their impact on biosensor innovation, as well as their weaknesses and how to overcome them.
22 April 2025 · 3 min read
The graphene problem - why biosensor manufacturers are yet to successfully leverage graphene
We go into detail over why commercial biosensor applications using graphene remain limited
14 April 2025 · 4 min read
What are the most common challenges of leveraging carbon nanomaterials at scale?
Engineers need a clear understanding of the key hurdles in commercialising carbon nanomaterials for biosensor manufacturing
27 March 2025 · 3 min read
What are the best nanomaterials for biosensors?
In order to choose the best nanomaterial for specific types of biosensors, engineers need to understand the features, benefits and challenges of each.
19 March 2025 · 4 min read
What is a biosensor?
We go into detail surrounding biosensors, unpacking their components, use cases and application examples in different industries.
6 March 2025 · 4 min read
Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors and the Future of Medicine
We take a look at the future of medicine with emerging nano-biosensors that bring unprecedented sensitivity and scalable fabrication.
6 March 2025 · 3 min read
What is an Electrochemical Biosensor?
We explore electrochemical biosensors, their unique features and why they have struggled to achieved widespread use
5 February 2025 · 3 min read
4 Novel Transducers for Biosensors Compared
Explore four novel transducers revolutionising biosensors, leveraging cutting-edge materials like Gii for enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and real-time applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.
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