Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Electrochemical Sensors and Detection
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electrochemistry; electrochemical sensors; hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); electrocatalysis; energy conversion and storage; water splitting; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; fuel cells; environmental monitoring
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemical sensing has become a rapidly growing field due to its high sensitivity, simplicity, low cost and wide applicability in environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, food safety and industrial analysis. In recent years, the development of advanced nanomaterials has significantly transformed electrochemical sensor technologies by enabling improved electron transfer kinetics, enhanced electrocatalytic activity and increased active surface area. Materials such as metal nanoparticles, metal oxides, carbon-based nanostructures and hybrid nanocomposites have demonstrated exceptional performance in enhancing detection capabilities for a wide range of analytes. Surface functionalization and nanoscale engineering further allow precise control over interfacial properties, leading to improved selectivity and stability. This Special Issue, Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Electrochemical Sensors and Detection, aims to highlight the latest advances in the design, synthesis and application of nanomaterials for next-generation sensing platforms. It focuses on cutting-edge research that integrates nanostructured materials with innovative electrochemical strategies to achieve ultra-sensitive, rapid and real-time detection. The issue will cover both fundamental studies and applied research, including novel material development, electrocatalytic sensing mechanisms, device fabrication and real-world analytical applications.
Dr. Vinitha Mariyappan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanostructured materials
- electrochemical sensors
- electrocatalysis
- surface functionalization
- environmental monitoring
- point-of-care diagnostics
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