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Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 2002

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Nurhan Onar Camlibel

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Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Interests: smart textiles; sensors; energy harvesting; conductive polymers; protective textiles; electromagnetic shielding; functional textiles; sol–gel; nanoparticles; nanocoating
Prof. Dr. Ayse Bedeloglu

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Department of Polymer Materials Engineering, Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkey
Interests: wearable electronics; energy generation and storage; nanogenerators; supercapacitors; photovoltaics; electromagnetic shielding; polymer composites; flexible electrodes; graphene; MXene

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Polymers used in electrochemistry and sensing—including conducting polymers, polymer gels and electrolytes, ion-exchange membranes, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), hydrogels, and polymer composites—serve as key materials that provide safety, flexibility, selectivity, stability, and efficient signal transduction. In recent years, significant advancements in polymer-based materials for electrochemical processes and sensor technologies have emerged, driven by their unique chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. These materials bridge the complex world of biology and chemistry with the solid-state domain of electronics, enabling high sensitivity, specificity, and versatility in device performance. This Special Issue, "Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications," highlights the latest fundamental and cutting-edge research on polymeric materials and polymer-based nanocomposites that are designed, synthesized, characterized, and applied in advanced (bio)electrochemical systems, sensing platforms, and energy storage devices. We invite researchers to submit original research articles and review papers that address the challenges and emerging opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

Prof. Dr. Nurhan Onar Camlibel
Prof. Dr. Ayse Bedeloglu
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Keywords

  • polymer-based sensors
  • electrochemical sensors
  • conducting polymers
  • polymer electrolytes
  • ion-exchange membranes
  • molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)
  • energy harvesting and storage (nanogenerators, batteries, supercapacitors and etc.)
  • fuel cells
  • smart and stimuli-responsive polymers
  • soft electronics and robotics
  • biosensors

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Target-Specific Electrochemical Sensing of Pipecolic Acid via Molecular Imprinting
by Nihal Ermiş
Polymers 2026, 18(9), 1066; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18091066 - 28 Apr 2026
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Pipecolic acid (PA) is an important biomarker associated with peroxisomal and neurological disorders, necessitating the development of rapid, selective, and cost-effective detection methods beyond conventional chromatographic techniques. In this study, a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor (PA-MIP/Au) was developed for the selective determination of [...] Read more.
Pipecolic acid (PA) is an important biomarker associated with peroxisomal and neurological disorders, necessitating the development of rapid, selective, and cost-effective detection methods beyond conventional chromatographic techniques. In this study, a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor (PA-MIP/Au) was developed for the selective determination of PA. The sensor was fabricated by electropolymerizing pyrrole on a gold electrode in the presence of PA as a template, followed by template removal to create specific recognition cavities. The electrochemical behavior and analytical performance were evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) in a ferri/ferrocyanide redox system. The sensor exhibited a linear response over 5–100 µM, with a detection limit of 1.05 µM. This range covers the reported physiological plasma concentrations of pipecolic acid (0.7–2.6 µM) and extends to elevated levels observed in pathological conditions, thereby demonstrating its suitability for clinical and biochemical monitoring applications. The sensor also demonstrated high selectivity against structurally similar amino acids, good repeatability, reproducibility, and stability, retaining over 87% of its initial response after 28 days. Recovery studies in spiked artificial plasma samples yielded values between 97.2% and 98.4%, confirming its applicability in complex matrices. Overall, the proposed sensor offers a simple, rapid, and cost-effective alternative for PA determination with potential for clinical and point-of-care applications. Full article
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Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Electrochemical BioSensors for Haemophilus influenzae Rapid Detection
by Naphatsawan Vongmanee, Jindapa Nampeng, Chuchart Pintavirooj and Sarinporn Visitsattapongse
Polymers 2026, 18(6), 726; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18060726 - 17 Mar 2026
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Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) is an important respiratory pathogen that can cause various invasive and non-invasive bacterial infections requiring rapid and sensitive detection. In recent years, electrochemical biosensors have emerged as a practical alternative for pathogen detection due to their high [...] Read more.
Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) is an important respiratory pathogen that can cause various invasive and non-invasive bacterial infections requiring rapid and sensitive detection. In recent years, electrochemical biosensors have emerged as a practical alternative for pathogen detection due to their high sensitivity, portability and short analysis time. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are a class of synthetic receptors designed to mimic biological recognition through template-directed polymerization. In this study, an electrochemical biosensor based on MIPs was developed for the selective detection of H. influenzae. The polymeric film composed of methacrylamide (MAM), acrylamide (AAM), and vinylpyrrolidone (VP) monomers was fabricated on a gold screen-printed electrode (gold-SPE). The results of cyclic voltammetry (CV) revealed a strong redox current shift corresponding to bacteria concentrations within an analytical range of 1–10,000 CFU/mL with LOD 1.03 CFU/mL, with relative standard deviation (RSD) values below 9% across the tested concentration range. The optimized composition yielded and exhibited excellent selectivity when tested against non-target bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. Full article
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Dual-Functional Polyurethane Sponge-Based Pressure Sensors Incorporating BZT/BTO, Polypyrrole, and Carbon Nanotubes with Energy Generation Capability
by Nurhan Onar Camlibel and Baljinder K. Kandola
Polymers 2026, 18(2), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18020241 - 16 Jan 2026
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Flexible and wearable pressure sensors are essential for monitoring of human motion and are distinguished by their increased sensitivity and outstanding mechanical robustness. In this study, we systematically engineered a flexible and wearable pressure sensor with a multilayer conductive architecture, arranging a sponge [...] Read more.
Flexible and wearable pressure sensors are essential for monitoring of human motion and are distinguished by their increased sensitivity and outstanding mechanical robustness. In this study, we systematically engineered a flexible and wearable pressure sensor with a multilayer conductive architecture, arranging a sponge substrate coated in a consecutive manner with a barium zirconium titanate thin film, followed by polypyrrole, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, and eventually polydimethylsiloxane. The foundation of additional conductive pathways is enabled via the utilization of a porous framework and the hierarchical arrangement, causing the achievement of an excellent sensitivity of 9.71 kPa−1 (0–9 kPa), a rapid 40 ms response time, and a fast 60 ms recovery period, combined with a particularly low detection limit (125 Pa) and an extended pressure range from 0 to 225 kPa. Furthermore, the integration of a rough and porous barium zirconium titanate/barium titanate thin film is expected to deliver a voltage output (1.25 V) through piezoelectric working mechanisms. This study possesses the potential to provide an innovative architecture design for advancing the development of future electronic devices for health and sports monitoring. Full article
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