Polymer and biopolymer based nanocomposites for glucose sensing

Abstract

Present review focuses the glucose sensing nature of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites (PNCs). Enzymatic and non-enzymatic sensing mechanisms are explained relating to active participation of PNCs. Different methods of glucose sensing like electrochemical, fluorescence, colorimetric, SPR and SERS-based techniques are logically explained by considering their advantages and drawbacks for critical analysis. The glucose sensing efficacy of various fillers such as clay, graphene and quantum dots in PNCs are compared. Sensing behaviors of various PNCs with conducting polymers and polysaccharides are also established. This detailed analysis may help in solving challenges in glucose sensing by PNCs during therapeutic approach toward diabetes.

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Keywords:

• Diabetes
• glucose
• polymer nanocomposites
• sensing

Acknowledgements

Authors convey their thanks to the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for providing INSPIRE Fellowship to S. Patra for pursuing PhD degree.

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