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Analytical Methods

Paper-based sensors: affordable, versatile, and emerging analyte detection platforms

Sumit Malik,a   Joginder Singh,a   Kajal Saini,a   Vivek Chaudhary,a   Ahmad Umar,†*bce   Ahmed A. Ibrahim,be   Sheikh Akbar ORCID logo c  and  Sotirios Baskoutas ORCID logo d  

* Corresponding authors

a Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
E-mail: joginderchem@mmumullana.org

b Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Najran University, Najran-11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: ahmadumar786@gmail.com

c Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, OH, USA

d Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

e STEM Pioneers Training Lab, Najran University, Najran 11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Paper-based sensors, often referred to as paper-based analytical devices (PADs), stand as a transformative technology in the field of analytical chemistry. They offer an affordable, versatile, and accessible solution for diverse analyte detection. These sensors harness the unique properties of paper substrates to provide a cost-effective and adaptable platform for rapid analyte detection, spanning chemical species, biomolecules, and pathogens. This review highlights the key attributes that make paper-based sensors an attractive choice for analyte detection. PADs demonstrate their versatility by accommodating a wide range of analytes, from ions and gases to proteins, nucleic acids, and more, with customizable designs for specific applications. Their user-friendly operation and minimal infrastructure requirements suit point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety, and more. This review also explores various fabrication methods such as inkjet printing, wax printing, screen printing, dip coating, and photolithography. Incorporating nanomaterials and biorecognition elements promises even more sophisticated and sensitive applications.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02258G
Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
18 Dec 2023
Accepted
19 Mar 2024
First published
22 Mar 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article

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Paper-based sensors: affordable, versatile, and emerging analyte detection platforms

S. Malik, J. Singh, K. Saini, V. Chaudhary, A. Umar, A. A. Ibrahim, S. Akbar and S. Baskoutas, Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02258G

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