The blood–brain barrier (BBB), a unique structure in the central nervous system (CNS),
protects the brain from bloodborne pathogens by its excellent barrier properties …

With the advancement of functional nanomaterials and aptamer selection technologies,
aptamer functionalized nanomaterials (AFMs) open various methods to design new sensing …

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have received wide interests in the bioanalysis field
as “artificial antibodies”. They can mimic biological receptors by selectively recognizing and …

An electrochemical sensor based on molecularly imprinted polypyrrole nanotubes (MIPNs)
has been developed for the detection of glyphosate (Gly) with high sensitivity and specificity …

Among polysaccharides of environmental and economic interest, chitosan (CS) is receiving
much attention, particularly in the food and biotechnology industries to encapsulate active …

Based on its “lock-key theory”, molecular imprinting technique (MIT) has received extensive
attention and obtained huge development. Because of their highly tunable nature and …

The release of pharmaceuticals into the environment induces adverse effects on the
metabolism of humans and other living species, calling for advanced remediation methods …

Advanced protein-based nanomaterials and nanosystems (PNNS) have attracted
considerable scientific interest in recent decades due to their potential in bio-applications …

As promising alternatives to natural receptors, artificial molecularly imprinted polymers
(MIPs) have received great attention in biotechnology. Nevertheless, some bottlenecks limit …

Significant progress has been made in developing two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials
owing to their ultra-thin structure, high specific surface area, and many other advantages …