Application of Biosensors in Environmental Monitoring
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Biosensors and Biosensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 8273
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanosensors; biomonitoring networks; multi-array sensors; clinical diagnostics; sensor standardization; fault diagnostics (online/offline); environmental management; knowledge management; technology trajectories
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of biosensors in environmental monitoring has emerged as a pivotal research area, promoting their potential to address contemporary challenges and their flexibility in meeting field monitoring needs. The forthcoming Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge advancements and foster dialogue on the key topics shaping this field.
One crucial theme revolves around the development of biosensors for the detection of environmental pollutants at low to ultra-low levels: heavy metals, pesticides, emerging contaminants, biothreat agents, pathogens, toxins, hormone disruptors, nutrients, etc. The submission of articles that explore novel biosensor designs and materials in order to enhance sensitivity and selectivity in pollutant water and soil detection is highly encouraged. The development of biosensors for marine applications is also of particular interest.
Additionally, this Special Issue aims to emphasize the role played by biosensors in the assessment of air quality. With urbanization and industrial activities impacting these crucial resources, biosensors offer a rapid and real-time monitoring solution. Papers addressing the design and application of biosensors for the tracking of various air quality parameters will contribute significantly to this discourse.
Furthermore, this Special Issue welcomes submissions that focus on the integration of biosensors with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and nanotechnology. Collaborative efforts in these interdisciplinary areas could revolutionize the precision, scalability, and accessibility of environmental monitoring systems.
In addition, research on biosensor standardization, development guidelines, environmental applicability, technology trajectories, computer-aided design, 3D printing applications and the reliability of device operations are welcomed.
In summary, this Special Issue seeks papers that are at the forefront of biosensor technology and aims to present its real-world application in the environment, offering practical solutions in order to safeguard successful implementations.
Dr. Christina Siontorou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biosensor development
- environmental monitoring
- sensitivity enhancement
- selectivity optimization
- emerging contaminants
- real-time detection
- IoT integration
- nanotechnology applications
- sustainable sensing
- field deployability
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