Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Environmental Pollutants
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 April 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green chemistry technology; heterogeneous catalysis; applied chemistry; material characterisation; chemical sensors nanomaterials
Interests: nanotechnology; 2D materials; material engineering; sensors; biosensors
Interests: biosensors; electrochemical sensors; gas sensors; nanomaterials; fluorescence sensors; organic chemistry
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Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; catalytic conversion of renewable biomass for the production of bulk chemicals; development of innovative catalytic materials for sensing applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
At present, the detection and monitoring of environmental pollutants represent a critical global challenge due to the increasing prevalence of industrialisation and urbanisation. Currently, carbon-based nanomaterials (such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon dots, and biochar-derived nanostructures) are gaining significant attention for their unique physicochemical properties, including high surface area, electrical conductivity, chemical stability, and tunable surface functionalities. These features make them excellent candidates for developing sensitive, selective, and cost-effective sensors for environmental monitoring.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the synthesis, functionalisation, and application of carbon nanomaterials in sensor technologies designed for detecting environmental contaminants such as heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, and emerging pollutants. Contributions exploring both fundamental insights and real-world applications are encouraged.
Suitable topics for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fabrication and design of carbon nanomaterial-based sensors
- Functionalization strategies to enhance sensitivity and selectivity
- Electrochemical, optical, and gaseous sensing platforms
- Environmental applications in water, air, and soil pollutant detection
- Sustainability aspects of nanomaterial-based sensors
Researchers are invited to contribute original research articles, reviews, or short communications in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Viviana Bressi
Dr. Rayhane Zribi
Dr. Angelo Ferlazzo
Dr. Claudia Espro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental monitoring
- carbon nanomaterials
- sensors
- pollutant detection
- functionalization
- electrochemical sensing
- heavy metals
- volatile organic compounds
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