Sensor Systems for the Chemical and Biochemical Safety of Working Places

Dear Colleagues,

Industrial processes involve the use and/or the production of harmful compounds that can contaminate the workplace air. Common protection systems avoid the acute exposure of operators, however for most of these compounds the continuous exposure at sub-acute concentrations, specially of mixtures, could result in severe long-term health consequences. Thus, a continuous monitoring and mapping of personal exposure is a basic tool to improve the quality of life and protect health in working places. For the scope it is mandatory the development of chemical sensors and biosensors aimed to identify potential harmful situations, and also able to qualify and quantitate the possible dangerous substances even at very low airborne concentrations. The implementation of wearable technologies and sensor networks is also considered fundamental to monitor continuously the chemical surround of individuals and to map the distribution of chemicals in extended working places.

The special issue is addressed to chemical and bio-chemical sensors specifically designed for selected working places and to those technologies (electronics, communication, data analysis,…) necessary for effective sensors deployment.

Examples are sensors for gases, sensors for temperature dependent volatile substances, sensors for multiple exposures, alarm systems for life dangerous situations, sensors for substances derived from biological agents, sensor networks and systems for control and communications of sensor networks.

The issue include all kinds of chemical sensors and biosensors for pathogens and sensor systems and their deployment and use in real conditions. These topics fit completely with the scope of this journal.

Dr. Antonella Macagnano
Dr. Giovanna Tranfo
Prof. Dr. Corrado Di Natale
Prof. Dr. Giancarlo Della Ventura
Guest Editors

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