Nano‑carbons in biosensor applications: an overview of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and fullerenes (C60)

摘要

Recently, the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and fullerenes in the design of new biosensors have attracted great interestin the development of carbon nanomaterials. Due to the superior properties of CNTs and fullerenes, the use of sensorcomponents allows the development of reliable, accurate and fast biosensors. Depending on the types of target molecules,the development and application areas of the sensors vary. This review summarizes the role of CNTs and fullerenesin the development of biosensors in different application areas. Considering the difference between other members ofthe nano-carbon family, we explain why CNTs are used more widely in biosensor applications and why fullerenes havehigh potentials in these areas of application. Moreover, we focused on investigating the function of these nano-carbonsin the detection of various analytes in bio-sensing. By discussing the challenges and future expectations, we have putforward a perspective that may help synthesize advanced composites in the development of new generation designsin biosensor applications.