Chapter 8 - Porous silicon for targeting microorganisms: Detection and treatment

Over the past decade, a variety of porous silicon (PSi)-based sensors and biosensors for targeting various microorganisms have been developed. In the previous edition of this book, we have focused on different approaches for the rapid detection of bacteria using PSi-based biosensors. Herein, we provide an up-to-date review, from 2015 onward, of various integrated approaches for detection and treatment of microorganisms, mostly bacteria, which employ PSi–based systems. We focus on recent advancements of PSi-based biosensors for bacteria monitoring and PSi-based antibacterial platforms, as alternative therapeutic routes.