Issue 15, 2024

An overview of electrochemical biosensors used for COVID-19 detection

Abstract

This short review presents the latest advances in the field of electrochemical biosensors, focusing particularly on impedimetric biosensors for the direct measurement of analytes. As a source of study we have chosen to describe these advances in the latest global health crisis originated from the COVID-19 pandemic, initiated by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In this period, the necessity for swift and precise detection methods has grown rapidly due to an imminent need for the development of an analytical method to identify and isolate infected patients as an attempt to control the spreading of the disease. Traditional approaches such as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), were extensively used during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, but their drawbacks, including slow response time, became evident. In this context, the potential of electrochemical biosensors as an alternative for COVID-19 detection was emphasized. These biosensors merge electrochemical technology with bioreceptors, offering benefits such as rapidity, accuracy, portability, and real-time result provision. Additionally, we present instances of electrochemical biosensors modified with conductive polymers, eliminating the necessity for an electrochemical probe. The adaptability of the developed materials and devices facilitated the prompt production of electrochemical biosensors during the pandemic, creating opportunities for broader applications in infectious disease diagnosis.

Graphical abstract: An overview of electrochemical biosensors used for COVID-19 detection

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
16 11 2023
Accepted
06 3 2024
First published
27 3 2024

Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2164-2176

An overview of electrochemical biosensors used for COVID-19 detection

T. L. Valerio, R. Anastácio, S. S. da Silva, C. C. de Oliveira and M. Vidotti, Anal. Methods, 2024, 16, 2164 DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02042H

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