The integration of nanotechnology in bioanalytical research offers several advantages:
Increased sensitivity and specificity: Nanomaterials provide high surface area-to-volume ratios, enhancing the detection of low-abundance biomolecules. Miniaturization: Enables the development of microfluidic devices and lab-on-a-chip systems, which require smaller sample volumes and reagents. Rapid analysis: Nanomaterials can speed up reaction times and improve the throughput of analytical assays. Multiplexing capabilities: Quantum dots and other nanoscale probes can simultaneously detect multiple targets in a single assay.
