Originating at the intersection of physics and biosensing, quantum biosensors (QB) are transforming medical diagnostics and personalized medicine by exploiting quantum phenomena to amplify sensitivity, specificity, and detection speed compared to traditional biosensors. Their foundation lies in the fusion of biological entities like DNA, proteins, or enzymes with quantum sensors, which elicits discernible alterations in light emissions when interacting with sample molecules. Their prowess in identifying disease-linked biomarkers presents an avenue for early diagnoses of conditions like Alzheimer’s and cancer. Beyond this, they enable real-time monitoring of treatment responses by capturing the dynamism of biomarkers, but QB still faces challenges, such as issues of stability, reproducibility, and intricate quantum interactions. Moreover, seamless integration into prevailing diagnostic frameworks necessitates careful consideration. Looking ahead, the evolution of QB navigates uncharted territories. Innovations in fabrication techniques, interdisciplinary collaborations, and standardization protocols emerge as pivotal areas of exploration. This comprehensive discourse encapsulates QB’s principles, diverse iterations, and burgeoning medical utilities. It delves into inherent challenges and limitations, shedding light on the potential trajectories of future research. As QB continues to evolve, its potential to redefine medical diagnostics becomes increasingly tangible. The saga of QB resonates with possibilities, poised to reshape the diagnostic landscape profoundly.

Biosensors hold great potential for revolutionizing personalized medicine and environmental monitoring. Their construction is the key factor which depends on either manufacturing techniques or robust sensing materials to improve efficacy of the device. Functional graphene is an attractive choice for transducing material due to its various advantages in interfacing with biorecognition elements. Graphene and its derivatives such as graphene oxide (GO) are thus being used extensively for biosensors for monitoring of diseases. In addition, graphene can be patterned to a variety of structures and is incorporated into biosensor devices such as microfluidic devices and electrochemical and plasmonic sensors. Among biosensing materials, GO is gaining much attention due to its easy synthesis process and patternable features, high functionality, and high electron transfer properties with a large surface area leading to sensitive point-of-use applications. Considering demand and recent challenges, this perspective review is an attempt to describe state-of-the-art biosensors based on functional graphene. Special emphasis is given to elucidating the mechanism of sensing while discussing different applications. Further, we describe the future prospects of functional GO-based biosensors for health care and environmental monitoring with a focus on additive manufacturing such as 3D printing.