Titled “Challenges and perspectives of multi-virus biosensing techniques: A review”, this contribution has been published in Analytica Chimica Acta. In this publication, we review the optical, electrochemical, and mechanical platforms for multi-virus biosensing. Congratulations to Yuqiao Zheng and to this paper’s co-authors (Xixi Song, Zina Fredj, Sumin Bian, and Mohamad Sawan) for this excellent achievement.

Reference: Zheng, Y., Song, X., Fredj, Z., Bian, S., & Sawan, M. (2023). Challenges and perspectives of multi-virus biosensing techniques: A review. Analytica Chimica Acta.

Abstract: In the context of globalization, individuals have an increased chance of being infected by multiple viruses simultaneously, thereby highlighting the importance of developing multiplexed devices. In addition to sufficient sensitivity and rapid response, multi-virus sensing techniques are expected to offer additional advantages including high throughput, one-time sampling for parallel analysis, and full automation with data visualization. In this paper, we review the optical, electrochemical, and mechanical platforms that enable multi-virus bio- sensing. The working mechanisms of each platform, including the detection principle, transducer configuration, bio-interface design, and detected signals, are reviewed. The advantages and limitations, as well as the challenges in implementing various detection strategies in real-life scenarios, were evaluated. Future perspectives on multiplexed biosensing techniques are critically discussed. Earlier access to multi-virus biosensors will efficiently serve for immediate pandemic control, such as in emerging SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox cases.

More information can be found at the following link:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003267023000818

（Illustration of the working mechanisms of multi-virus biosensing platforms.）