Ultra-compact quintuple-band terahertz metamaterial biosensor for enhanced blood cancer diagnostics
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0313874 - e0313874
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Cancer
and
its
diverse
variations
pose
one
of
the
most
significant
threats
to
human
health
well-being.
One
aggressive
forms
is
blood
cancer,
originating
from
bone
marrow
cells
disrupting
production
normal
cells.
The
incidence
cancer
steadily
increasing,
driven
by
both
genetic
environmental
factors.
Therefore,
early
detection
crucial
as
it
enhances
treatment
outcomes
improves
success
rates.
However,
accurate
diagnosis
challenging
due
inherent
similarities
between
cancerous
Although
various
techniques
are
available
for
identification,
high-frequency
imaging
have
recently
shown
promise,
particularly
real-time
monitoring.
Notably,
terahertz
(THz)
frequencies
offer
unique
advantages
biomedical
applications.
This
research
proposes
an
innovative
metamaterial-based
biosensor
high-efficacy
detection.
proposed
structure
ultra-compact
operates
across
five
bands
within
range
0.6
1.2
THz.
It
constructed
using
a
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
dielectric
layer
two
aluminum
(Al)
layers,
with
top
serving
base
THz-range
resonator.
Careful
design,
architectural
arrangement,
optimization
geometry
parameters
allow
achieving
nearly
perfect
absorption
rates
(>95%)
all
operating
bands.
properties
sensor
extensively
evaluated
through
full-wave
electromagnetic
(EM)
analysis,
which
includes
assessing
refractive
index
distribution
electric
field
at
individual
working
frequencies.
suitability
has
been
validated
integrating
into
microwave
(MWI)
system
conducting
comprehensive
simulation
studies.
These
studies
underscore
device’s
capability
detect
abnormalities,
in
distinguishing
healthy
Benchmarking
against
state-of-the-art
biosensors
recent
literature
indicates
that
highly
competitive
terms
major
performance
indicators
while
maintaining
compact
size.
Language: Английский
Nano biosensors: Classification, electrochemistry, nanostructures, and optical properties
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 103428 - 103428
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Design and Analysis of a Highly Sensitive Terahertz Biosensor for Early Cancer Detection Using Silver Surface Plasmon Resonance Metasurfaces and Elastic Reflection Starling Murmuration Equivariant Quantum Decision Networks
M. Karthikeyan,
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R. Dhivya,
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C. N. Sangeetha
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et al.
ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 017003 - 017003
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Terahertz
(THz)
biosensors
have
emerged
as
a
promising
technology
for
medical
diagnostics,
particularly
cancer
detection,
due
to
their
unique
capability
interact
with
biological
tissues
at
the
molecular
level.
This
research
presents
novel
THz
biosensor
design
that
combines
silver-based
surface
plasmon
resonance
metasurfaces
sophisticated
neural
network
architecture,
termed
elastic
reflection
starling
murmuration
equivariant
quantum
decision
network.
By
leveraging
networks
and
integrating
them
an
transformer,
this
enhances
sensitivity
specificity
of
detection
by
capturing
subtle
biomolecular
interactions.
The
optimizer
extends
process,
tweaking
tuning
parameters
avoid
many
false
alarms
possible
obtain
exactly
correct
resonant
shift
each
biomarker
change.
Its
high
sensitivity,
combined
quantum-inspired
makes
platform
increasing
early
diagnostics
tumors
compared
traditional
approaches.
model
also
delivers
classifying
approximately
99.8%.
suggested
structure’s
can
be
enhanced
up
275
GHz
RIU
−1
FOM
3.05
Q
factor
11.85.
proposed
architecture
shows
potential
scalable
applications
in
clinical
settings,
aiding
timely
diagnosis
potentially
improving
patient
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Design and validation of ultra-compact metamaterial-based biosensor for non-invasive cervical cancer diagnosis in terahertz regime
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0311431 - e0311431
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Cervical
cancer
belongs
to
the
most
dangerous
types
of
cancers
posing
considerable
threat
women’s
survival.
It
is
often
diagnosed
in
advanced
stages
as
precancerous
lesions
are
symptom-free
and
difficult
identify.
Microwave
imaging,
especially
terahertz
(THz)
range,
a
convenient
noninvasive
detection
tool.
enables
characterization
biological
tissues
discrimination
between
healthy
malignant
ones.
This
study
presents
novel
triple-band
biosensor
based
on
metamaterials
(MTMs).
By
leveraging
unique
properties
MTMs,
proposed
operates
perfect
absorber.
exploits
resonant
modes
THz
spectrum
achieve
remarkable
sensitivity.
Meticulous
selection
sensor
geometry
dimensions
efficient
miniaturization.
Meanwhile,
utilization
frequency-domain
data
detect
refractive
index
changes
improves
resolution
cancerous
tissue
identification.
Extensive
numerical
investigations
corroborate
its
ability
carry
out
reliable
early-stage
cervical
diagnosis.
includes
identification
spatial
extent
tissue.
Excellent
electrical
accompanied
by
compact
size,
which
highly
desirable
for
non-invasive
portable
applications.
Language: Английский
Enhanced Axial Resolution in Dermascopy using Broadband RGB Flat Lens
Aqeel ur Rehman,
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Ramna Khalid,
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Isma Javed
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et al.
Optical Materials Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2623 - 2623
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Dermoscopy
is
a
diagnostic
tool
in
biomedical
science,
enabling
non-invasive,
high-resolution
imaging
for
early
detection
and
diagnosis
of
skin
diseases.
Although
there
have
been
considerable
improvements
functionality
applications
dermoscopy,
enhancement
depth-of-focus
(DOF)
detailed
multiple
layers
needs
to
be
addressed.
High
axial
length
improves
the
function
by
providing
more
comprehensive
understanding
subsurface
structures
abnormalities.
We
proposed
flat
lens
solution
enhanced
resolution
that
aids
differentiating
between
benign
malignant
lesions,
improving
accuracy
patient
outcomes.
This
study
presents
an
all-dielectric
design
metalens,
which
uses
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
2
)
simultaneously
achieve
maximum
transmission
extended
resolution.
Our
designed
metalens
are
optimized
broadband
visible
light
regimes
from
488
nm
633
nm,
offering
performance
across
this
broad
spectral
range.
Using
(EDOF)
has
enabled
healthcare
experts
substantially
enhance
dermoscopy.
results
ability
scan
dermis
epidermis
real
time
diagnosis.
technology
integration
into
medical
engineering
increases
real-time
diagnostics,
improved
dermoscopy
examinations.
Language: Английский