Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects

This mini-review focuses on the use of dilute III-V semiconductors for near-infrared (NIR) sensing and the detection of tuberculosis (TB) in both humans and animals. These composite materials could greatly improve the sensitivity and efficiency of NIR detection. Well, we start off with the effects o...

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Main Authors: Melaku Dereje Mamo, Yaschelewal Zigyalew, Seid Emamu Gelan, Bulelwa Ntsendwana, Lucky Sikhwivhilu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsens.2024.1521727/full
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description This mini-review focuses on the use of dilute III-V semiconductors for near-infrared (NIR) sensing and the detection of tuberculosis (TB) in both humans and animals. These composite materials could greatly improve the sensitivity and efficiency of NIR detection. Well, we start off with the effects of TB, old methods of detecting it, and the rise of NIR sensing technologies. The significance of dilute III-V semiconductors for NIR sensing is discussed and the fabrication, properties, and performance of these semiconductors with organic matrices is explored. In this study we test the efficiency of NIR sensors in detecting TB across different species, and discuss the problems and drawbacks that are inherent in the use of these sensors. Lastly, we offer some suggestions for the field of future research and development, stressing the importance of this need for constant innovation. The purpose of this is to hopefully show the possible uses of these hybrid materials, and how they can enhance NIR sensitivity, and open the door to new diagnostic platforms.
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spelling doaj-art-873e9ebd352445678ed142ecccc2818d2025-08-20T02:26:27ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sensors2673-50672025-01-01510.3389/fsens.2024.15217271521727Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospectsMelaku Dereje Mamo0Yaschelewal Zigyalew1Seid Emamu Gelan2Bulelwa Ntsendwana3Lucky Sikhwivhilu4Materials Science and Engineering Directorate, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaMaterials Science and Engineering Directorate, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaHealth Biotechnology Directorate, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAdvanced Materials Division, DSI/Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Mintek, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAdvanced Materials Division, DSI/Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Mintek, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis mini-review focuses on the use of dilute III-V semiconductors for near-infrared (NIR) sensing and the detection of tuberculosis (TB) in both humans and animals. These composite materials could greatly improve the sensitivity and efficiency of NIR detection. Well, we start off with the effects of TB, old methods of detecting it, and the rise of NIR sensing technologies. The significance of dilute III-V semiconductors for NIR sensing is discussed and the fabrication, properties, and performance of these semiconductors with organic matrices is explored. In this study we test the efficiency of NIR sensors in detecting TB across different species, and discuss the problems and drawbacks that are inherent in the use of these sensors. Lastly, we offer some suggestions for the field of future research and development, stressing the importance of this need for constant innovation. The purpose of this is to hopefully show the possible uses of these hybrid materials, and how they can enhance NIR sensitivity, and open the door to new diagnostic platforms.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsens.2024.1521727/fullnear-infrared (NIR) sensingtuberculosis (TB) detectiondilute III-V semiconductorshybrid materialsdevice integrationdiagnostic platforms
spellingShingle Melaku Dereje Mamo
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Bulelwa Ntsendwana
Lucky Sikhwivhilu
Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
Frontiers in Sensors
near-infrared (NIR) sensing
tuberculosis (TB) detection
dilute III-V semiconductors
hybrid materials
device integration
diagnostic platforms
title Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
title_full Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
title_fullStr Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
title_full_unstemmed Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
title_short Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects
title_sort advancements in nir sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute iii v semiconductors current status and future prospects
topic near-infrared (NIR) sensing
tuberculosis (TB) detection
dilute III-V semiconductors
hybrid materials
device integration
diagnostic platforms
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsens.2024.1521727/full
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