A perspective on implantable biomedical materials and devices for diagnostic applications

Abstract New sensors, sensing schemes and sensor materials have revolutionized the field of personalized diagnostics. Functional, biocompatible and flexible materials have spearheaded the development of various wearable and implantable sensors over the last decade. The present-day sensors may be integrated into the patient’s body and monitor the desired physiological parameters in real-time. This has been achieved by hybrid biomaterials that exhibit enhanced electrical, mechanical, magnetic and chemical properties when compared to the conventional biomaterials. These materials are developed through surface modification and doping with nanomaterials, rendering them amenable for any biosensor development. These sensors are also capable of seamlessly transmitting the acquired data to specific recipients using advanced electronics. In this manuscript, we have presented a review of some of the recent advancements in the domains of neural, cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal sensor systems, which have seen significant developments in the recent times.