Micro Sensors and Devices for Ocean Engineering
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The extreme complexity of the marine environment imposes stringent demands on the reliability, stability, and accuracy of sensing technologies—with core challenges rooted in advanced manufacturing processes. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge sensor technologies for ocean observation and detection, showcasing integrated innovations spanning from microscale devices to macroscale system-level integration. Emphasis is placed on novel sensors for key ocean parameters, supported by manufacturing advances in micro/nanofabrication, biomimetic structuring, multifunctional integration, and corrosion- and high-pressure-resistant encapsulation. We welcome contributions on manufacturing methods, innovative materials, process optimization, and in situ performance validation of marine sensors. Relevant application domains include, but are not limited to, sensing of temperature, salinity, pressure, acoustic signals, flow velocity, electric and magnetic fields, pH, dissolved oxygen, and hydrogen. This Special Issue aims to drive technological breakthroughs in marine sensor manufacturing and help build the device-level foundation for next-generation intelligent, long-endurance, and high-resolution ocean observation networks.
Prof. Dr. Chenyang Xue
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced ocean sensing
- marine microsensors
- micro-nano fabrication
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