New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 606
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2. Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Science Technology, Valahia University of Târgoviște, Aleea Sinaia, nr 13, 130004 Târgoviște, Romania
Interests: chemistry; analytical chemistry; nanomaterials; bio-based materials
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Interests: nano-composite material characterization: Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy; additive manufacturing; spray coating techniques
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Interests: smart sensors; thin solid films; micro/nanotechnology; micro/nanoelectronics; experimental design
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Interests: supramolecular chemistry; micro/nanotechnology, micro/nanoelectronics; green chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental monitoring increasingly depends on advanced nanomaterials for real-time pollutant detection in soil, water, and air. This Special Issue highlights the development, optimization, and application of novel nanomaterials in environmental sensing, focusing on the integration of IoT and AI technologies. Combining machine learning with sensor networks enables big data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling of environmental parameters and climate trends.
Incorporating nanomaterials into polymer matrices is crucial for developing innovative, high-performance sensing devices. Polymers, as versatile and cost-effective substrates, provide an excellent platform for creating sensors capable of detecting various chemicals with superior selectivity and sensitivity. By embedding nanoscale fillers into polymer matrices, researchers can fine-tune material properties, such as mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier characteristics, unlocking significant potential for advanced sensing applications.
This approach is particularly vital for environmental monitoring, where the real-time detection of pollutants increasingly relies on these advanced materials. Combining polymer-based nanocomposites with cutting-edge technologies such as IoT and AI enables creating smart sensors capable of analyzing big data, identifying patterns, and modeling environmental parameters with high precision. Such advancements enhance sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and response times, paving the way for transformative progress in environmental sensing.
Additionally, integrating nanomaterials into polymer matrices aligns with sustainable development goals by supporting bioeconomy principles, reducing waste, and promoting zero-emission technologies. These next-generation sensors play a critical role in monitoring CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions, advancing climate change mitigation strategies, and fostering sustainability. Highlighting the synergy between nanomaterials and polymers underscores their transformative potential in developing cost-effective, high-performance sensors that address pressing environmental challenges.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sensors.
Dr. Marius Bumbac
Dr. Cristina Pachiu
Dr. Octavian Buiu
Dr. Bogdan Şerban
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced nanomaterials
- sensor networks
- polymer-based nanocomposites
- smart sensing technologies
- environmental monitoring
- Internet of Things (IoT)
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