Challenges in Biomaterials Science for Electrochemical Biosensing and Bioenergy

Interest in developing and applying emerging biomaterials to sensing and energy devices' frameworks has dramatically climbed in recent years. The world has been recently threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, generating a sprint for reliable manufacturing and analysis, low-cost detection methods. The challenge is implied in the elaboration of innovative materials and the design of biointerfaces to thrive in the sensing objectives. Concomitantly, the global search for economic growth and recovery is rebounding on energy demand, surpassing growth in energy generation from renewable sources. Therefore, efforts are being focused on the conception and application of biomaterials for the eco-friendly generation, storage, and conversion of energy. Here, we offer some highlights of the rational design of biomaterials and challenges to be overcome in the near future for the commercial consolidation of biodevices in these two segments.

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Interest in developing and applying emerging biomaterials to sensing and energy devices' frameworks has grown significantly in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a need for reliable manufacturing and analysis, as well as low-cost detection methods. The challenge lies in the development of innovative materials and the design of biointerfaces for successful sensing objectives. At the same time, there is a global focus on the conception and application of biomaterials for eco-friendly energy generation, storage, and conversion.