Smart and Low-Cost Multisensory Systems for Monitoring and Control of Greenhouse Gases, Atmospheric Pollutants, and Odours in Ambient Air and Indoor Environments
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2026 | Viewed by 3
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Interests: odour; sensors; instrumental odour monitoring system; biotechnology; monitoring
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Dear Colleagues,
The world is changing rapidly, with disruptions that can sometimes be profound. Technological advancements and data processing capabilities are growing at an unprecedented pace. While vast amounts of data are being collected, most measurements relate to specific, isolated actions rather than the characterization of systems as whole entities.
The key research challenge lies in systematizing, synthesizing, and indexing complex ecosystems using innovative sensing and data-fusion tools. These tools should be applied not only for effect control but also proactively for prevention. One promising approach in this regard is to focus on the concept of a “footprint” as an analytical index, which, when determined through instrumental sensors, becomes a “fingerprint.” By employing intelligent systems that continuously and dynamically update these fingerprints, we can proactively anticipate and mitigate potential impacts. Coupled with IoT-enabled interventions, these systems can actively monitor and control industrial processes and environmental sources.
This Special Issue focuses on the study and development, comparative evaluation, validation, and practical application of advanced and smart multisensory systems, including low-cost technologies, and their integration with IoT infrastructures and smart control frameworks for proactive environmental management. By measuring multiple gaseous compounds simultaneously, these systems can capture complex system behaviours and define fingerprints for monitoring and control purposes.
We welcome original research and review articles on the latest technologies, methods, solutions, applications, and emerging challenges in the field of smart and low-cost instrumental systems for monitoring and active control of greenhouse gases (GHGs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and environmental odours, as well as broader aspects of the air quality, in both outdoor and indoor environments.
Dr. Tiziano Zarra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- industrial process monitoring
- instrumental detection and validation
- gaseous emissions
- multiparametric and multisensorial analysis
- low-cost and distributed sensors
- greenhouse gases (GHGs)
- environmental impacts
- health effects
- climate changes
- indoor and outdoor air quality
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