Recent Advances and Emerging Trends in Sensitive Electrochemiluminescence Sensors
A special issue of Chemosensors (ISSN 2227-9040). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrochemical Devices and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electrochemiluminescence; electrochemistry; biosensors; biomarkers
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) has emerged as a powerful analytical technique, uniquely combining the controllability of electrochemistry with the high sensitivity of chemiluminescence. It continues to gain tremendous traction in the fields of bioanalysis and chemical sensing due to its exceptional features, including low background signal, high spatial–temporal control, and excellent sensitivity. The continuous evolution of novel ECL emitters and sensing strategies is pushing the boundaries of detection capabilities, opening new avenues for precise and reliable monitoring in complex environments.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements and future trends in the development of highly sensitive ECL sensors. A key area of focus is the integration of innovative luminophores, particularly those exhibiting aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics. AIE-active materials, which shine brightly in the aggregated or solid state, have revolutionized ECL by providing robust, high-efficiency emitters that overcome the aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effect of traditional fluorophores. The synergistic combination of ECL and AIE, i.e., aggregation-induced ECL (AIECL), has given rise to a new generation of sensors with significantly enhanced performance.
Furthermore, the application of advanced nanomaterials, especially tailored organic nanomaterials, as carriers, co-reactants, or luminophores themselves, is a driving force behind the improved sensitivity, stability, and selectivity of modern ECL platforms. These nanomaterials offer unparalleled opportunities for signal amplification and interface engineering.
We invite the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore the cutting-edge impacts of ECL sensing technology. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Novel ECL Luminophores;
- Signal Amplification Strategies;
- Advanced Biosensors;
- Innovative Chemosensors;
- Environmental Monitoring;
- Device Integration and Miniaturization.
This Special Issue of Chemosensors will serve as a platform for researchers in chemistry, materials science, biology, and environmental science to disseminate their pioneering work. We look forward to your contributions that will collectively highlight the vibrant future of sensitive electrochemiluminescence sensing.
Dr. Hang Gao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrochemiluminescence
- aggregation-induced emission
- biosensors
- chemosensors
- environmental monitoring
- organic nanomaterials
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