Flexible Sensors Based on Nanomaterials (Second Edition)
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
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Interests: MEMS; flexible sensors; micro/nano-geometric standard material
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Dear Colleagues,
The applications of nanomaterials in various forms, including nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanosheets, have led to significant advancements in flexible sensors. This development has profoundly reshaped people's understanding of the design and functionality of electronic sensors and systems. These sensors leverage the high specific surface area, high sensitivity, and tunable electronic properties of nanomaterials to achieve the highly sensitive and selective detection of various physical (e.g., pressure, temperature, humidity) and chemical (e.g., gases, pH) stimuli. Research on nanomaterial-based flexible sensors can be applied in the real-time monitoring of physiological signals in health monitoring, such as heart rate and blood oxygen saturation. These sensors play a significant role in remote medical care and personal health management. Their applications in wearable devices, such as smartwatches and health trackers, are becoming increasingly widespread, offering users more convenient and personalized services. These sensors can also be used to detect harmful substances in the environment, such as heavy metal ions and organic pollutants, providing technological support for environmental protection and public safety. In the field of industrial automation, the integration of flexible sensors into robots and automation equipment has proven to be a valuable strategy for enhancing production efficiency and safety. The research on nanomaterial-based flexible sensors is both scientifically sound and valuable in terms of driving technological innovation, improving quality of life, and safeguarding the environment. With further research and technological advancements, this field is poised to demonstrate broader application prospects in the future.
This Special Issue will present comprehensive research outlining progress on the application of nanomaterials or micro-/nanostructures to improve the performance of flexible sensors. This includes the utilization of nanomaterials or micro-/nanostructures to improve the performance of sensors, the development of new flexible sensing interfaces and sensor structures, and the diversification of applications for flexible sensors. We hereby extend an invitation to authors to contribute original research articles and review articles covering the current progress in flexible sensors based on nanomaterials. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nanomaterial-based sensing mechanism;
- Wearable nano friction devices;
- Nanomaterial chemical sensors;
- Nanofiber-based sensing films;
- Tactile devices and integrated systems;
- Nano self-powered sensors;
- Flexible nanomaterials with multimodal features;
- Micro-/nano-bionics and structures for interface devices;
- Triggering interaction in metaverse/VR worlds with flexible sensors.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Chenying Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- flexible sensors
- nanomaterials
- nanofiber
- wearable devices
- physical and chemical sensing
- tactile devices
- intelligent application
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