Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 31, 2024
A
biosensor
is
a
promising
alternative
tool
for
the
detection
of
clinically
relevant
analytes.
Optical
fiber
as
transducer
element
in
biosensors
offers
low
cost,
biocompatibility,
and
lack
electromagnetic
interference.
Moreover,
due
to
miniature
size
optical
fibers,
they
have
potential
be
used
microfluidic
chips
vivo
applications.
The
number
are
extensively
growing:
been
developed
detect
different
analytes
ranging
from
small
molecules
whole
cells.
Yet
widespread
applications
hindered;
one
reasons
suitable
packaging
their
real-life
application.
In
order
translate
into
clinical
practice,
proper
embedding
medical
devices
or
portable
often
required.
approach
frequently
challenging
sensor
architecture
itself.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
give
an
unpack
aspects
integration
platforms
bring
them
closer
actual
use.
Particularly,
paper
discusses
how
sensors
integrated
flow
cells,
organized
chips,
inserted
catheters,
otherwise
encased
meet
requirements
prospective
Sensors and Actuators Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100152 - 100152
Published: April 15, 2023
At
present,
traditional
magnetic
field
sensors
have
shortcomings
such
as
large
size,
complex
structure,
poor
anti-interference
ability,
and
low
sensitivity,
which
are
limited
in
large-scale
applications.
The
magneto-optical
sensor
has
the
characteristics
of
small
high-integration,
stable
reliable
extreme
working
environment
high
can
effectively
overcome
above
defects
easier
to
convert
it
into
application
products.
In
this
paper,
we
summarize
based
on
different
used
materials,
include
magnetostrictive
materials
materials.
We
analyzed
sensing
mechanisms
these
two
detail.
characteristics,
structure
performance
analyzed,
current
research
progress
is
summarized,
future
development
direction
proposed,
challenges
prospects
analyzed.
IEEE Internet of Things Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 17317 - 17329
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Medical
Internet
of
Things
technology
can
effectively
enable
remote
physiological
data
collection,
monitoring,
and
transmission
by
integrating
flexible
sensors,
wireless
communication,
the
human
body
in
a
wearable
embedded
manner.
Herein,
stretchable
elastomer
optical
fiber
has
been
developed
sandwiched
with
two
PMMA
fibers
to
form
fully
polymer
sensor.
The
integrated
system
mainly
consists
microcomputer,
light-emitting
diode
driver,
light
source,
photodiode,
Bluetooth
module.
One
intelligent
photonic
sensing
based
on
Beer-Lambert
law
for
healthcare
monitoring.
Benefiting
from
use
materials,
features
maximum
strain
more
than
250%,
high
tensile
up
100%,
durability
>500
tests.
Also,
advantage
fiber,
part
be
flexibly
pasted
skin
surface
as
device
real-time
monitoring
multiple
parameters.
In
this
study,
we
successfully
realized
breathing
pattern,
heart
rate,
pulse,
facial
micro-activity,
joint
activity,
recognition
articulatory
activity
knee
using
one-dimensional
convolutional
neural
network,
an
accuracy
90%
each
recognition.
Such
merits
demonstrate
its
potential
medical
toolkit
indicate
promise
IEEE Sensors Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(17), P. 19324 - 19331
Published: July 18, 2023
Sleep
quality
plays
an
essential
role
in
human
health
and
has
become
index
for
assessing
physical
health.
Here,
a
pressure-sensitive,
noninvasive,
comfortable
smart
pillow
was
developed
based
on
FBG
sensor
array
to
monitor
head
movements
real
time
during
sleep.
The
embedded
the
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
silicone
button
improved
pressure
sensitivity
durability.
of
further
optimized
by
modifying
structure
bulge
thickness
second
layer.
Both
real-time
monitoring
position
static
state
movement
trajectory
dynamic
sleep
are
realized.
Finally,
fabricated
used
respiratory
rate
(RR)
monitoring,
with
potential
applications
personal
healthcare
diagnosis.
This
work
not
only
provides
viable
sensing
device
but
could
also
be
extended
some
diseases,
such
as
brain
diseases
cervical
spondylosis,
future.
IEEE Sensors Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 10164 - 10171
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Musculoskeletal
issues
frequently
affect
individuals
who
sit
for
prolonged
periods,
particularly
in
work
settings.
Addressing
and
preventing
these
upper
body
musculoskeletal
disorders
(UBMDs)
requires
close
monitoring
of
seated
behavior
among
employees.
This
study
introduces
a
solution—an
adaptable
wearable
device
incorporating
three
distinct
modular
devices
using
fiber
Bragg
grating
(FBG)
technology.
The
FBG
array,
integrated
into
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
double
fishtail
(DF)
design,
significantly
enhances
curvature
sensitivity
durability.
By
fine-tuning
the
length
DF
silicone,
we
further
optimized
sensitivity.
Our
demonstrates
prompt
correlation
with
thoracic
spine
patterns,
validated
against
motion
capture
system
(MoCap)
10
volunteers
as
benchmark.
Furthermore,
it
successfully
identifies
common
sitting
postures—normal,
breast-bearing,
hunchbacked—with
exceptional
accuracy
exceeding
96.30%,
employing
Random
Forest
Machine
Learning
methodology.
Additionally,
this
facilitates
timely
accurate
respiratory
rate
(RR)
by
time-frequency
domain
analysis.
innovative
optical
solution
showcases
its
potential
variety
applications.
Advances
in
stretchable
and
flexible
sensors
are
meeting
the
demands
of
an
expanding
range
applications,
such
as
wearable
healthcare,
vivo
monitoring,
soft
interactive
robots.
Unlike
conventional
rigid
sensors,
elastic
material-based
more
adaptable
to
applied
objects
which
involve
dynamic
irregular
surfaces.
Flexible
optical
fiber
offer
superior
advantages
over
electronic
including
high
sensitivity,
rapid
response
time,
biocompatibility,
immunity
electromagnetic
interference,
enhanced
safety.
These
desirable
features
have
propelled
them
become
a
prominent
category,
witnessing
substantial
advancements
recent
years.
This
technology
has
successfully
facilitated
diverse
human
health
biological
measurements,
human-machine
interfaces.
In
this
review,
we
provide
concise
overview
latest
developments
sensing,
focusing
on
key
aspects,
preparation
materials,
methodologies,
applications.
Furthermore,
valuable
insights
into
potential
challenges
opportunities
that
lie
ahead
field
sensing
technology.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advancements
in
wearable
photonic
sensors
have
marked
a
transformative
era
healthcare,
enabling
non‐invasive,
real‐time,
portable,
and
personalized
medical
monitoring.
These
leverage
the
unique
properties
of
light
toward
high‐performance
sensing
form
factors
optimized
for
real‐world
use.
Their
ability
to
offer
solutions
broad
spectrum
challenges
–
from
routine
health
monitoring
managing
chronic
conditions,
inspires
rapidly
growing
translational
market.
This
review
explores
design
development
various
healthcare
applications.
The
strategies
that
power
these
technologies
are
first
presented,
alongside
discussion
define
optimal
use‐cases
each
approach.
means
by
which
mechanisms
integrated
into
formats
then
discussed,
with
considerations
material
selection
comfort
functionality,
component
fabrication,
management.
developments
space
detailed,
accounting
both
physical
chemical
stimuli
detection
through
non‐invasive
biofluids.
Finally,
comprehensive
situational
overview
identifies
critical
translation,
promising
solutions.
Associated
future
outlooks
detail
emerging
trends
stand
enable
integration
mainstream
practice,
advancing
medicine
improving
patient
outcomes.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Abstract
With
increasing
health
awareness,
monitoring
human
physiological
signals
for
status
and
disease
prevention
has
become
crucial.
Non‐invasive
flexible
wearable
devices
address
issues
like
invasiveness,
inconvenience,
size,
continuous
challenges
in
traditional
devices.
Among
sensors,
optical
fiber
sensors
(OFSs)
stand
out
due
to
their
excellent
biocompatibility,
anti‐electromagnetic
interference
capabilities,
ability
monitor
multiple
simultaneously.
This
paper
reviews
the
application
of
sensing
technology
(OFST)
lung
function,
cardiovascular
body
parameters,
motor
various
signals.
It
emphasizes
importance
personal
management,
clinical
settings,
sports
training,
emergency
response.
The
review
discusses
OFST
signal
envisions
its
significant
potential
future
development.
underscores
constant
highlights
advantages
prospects
sensing.
Innovations
OFS
non‐invasive
hold
profound
implications
materials
science,
technology,
biomedicine.
