Functional 2D Materials in Sensing Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Electronic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 31
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Functional 2D Materials in Sensing Applications”.
Two-dimensional materials have emerged as revolutionary platforms for next-generation sensing technologies due to their exceptional electronic, optical, and mechanical properties. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in the synthesis, functionalization, device integration, and application of 2D materials—such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), MXenes, black phosphorus, and indium selenide—in highly sensitive and selective sensors.
We welcome original research articles and reviews covering topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Novel sensor architectures and heterostructure design;
- Functionalization strategies for enhanced selectivity;
- Sensing mechanisms and theoretical modelling;
- Applications in gas sensing, biosensing, environmental monitoring, health diagnostics, and industrial safety;
- Integration with flexible electronics and neuromorphic vision systems;
- Advanced optical and optoelectronic sensors.
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of both experimental and theoretical advances, showcasing how 2D materials are reshaping sensing technology with improved miniaturization, sensitivity, and multifunctionality.
Contributions that address current challenges and offer insights into future directions are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Zhongjun Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- two-dimensional materials
- graphene
- indium selenide
- MXenes
- biosensors
- gas sensing
- functionalization
- optoelectronic sensors
- flexible electronics
- sensing mechanisms
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