Advanced Chemical Sensors in Gas Detection
A special issue of Chemosensors (ISSN 2227-9040). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Chemical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: breath analysis for disease diagnoses; natural three-dimensional micro/nanostructure into the traditional gas-sensing materials; the effect on gaseous fluid flow and mass transfer of biomimetic structures; develop miniaturized gas sensors for the detection of actual exhaled breath samples
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The escalating global challenges of air pollution, industrial emission control, and climate change have intensified the demand for precise and reliable gas detection technologies. Advanced chemical sensors play a pivotal role in monitoring hazardous gases (e.g., HCHO, NOX, VOCs, methane) and enabling real-time environmental quality assessment, industrial safety protocols, and public health protection. To address these needs, advanced chemical sensors must exhibit high sensitivity, selectivity, rapid response, and cost-effectiveness while operating under diverse environmental conditions.
Recent advances in materials science and nanotechnology have revolutionized gas-sensing capabilities. Innovations in nanostructured materials (e.g., 2D materials, metal–organic frameworks, conductive polymers), hybrid nanocomposites, and microfabrication techniques have unlocked unprecedented opportunities to enhance sensor performance. Additionally, the integration of machine learning for data analysis and the development of IoT-compatible devices are driving the evolution of smart, autonomous sensing systems. For this Special Issue, we encourage the submission of papers that utilize in situ/operando characterization techniques—such as X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (NAP-XPS), diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS), and Raman spectroscopy—to systematically probe gas–molecule interactions at sensing interfaces. These approaches are critical for elucidating dynamic structural evolution (e.g., crystal phase transitions, valence state modulation), identifying reactive intermediates, and mapping mechanistic pathways that govern sensor performance under realistic operating scenarios.
We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that bridge fundamental science with practical applications, aiming to accelerate the transition of laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, sustainable solutions.
Dr. Xinyuan Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- next-generation sensing materials (e.g., graphene, MXenes, quantum dots)
- miniaturized and wearable sensor platforms
- energy-efficient and self-powered sensing systems
- situ/operando gas-sensing characterization
- cross-sensitive data correction and AI-driven signal processing
- field-deployable sensors for industrial, agricultural, and urban environments
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