In recent decades, much attention has been paid to using nanomaterials in the development of highly-sensitive
sensors for environmental monitoring. This review describes how nanomaterials are being used to develop
electrochemical sensing platforms for environmental analysis (air pollution, water quality, soil nutrients, and soil
pathogens). In particular, we discuss the use of nanofabrication techniques (e.g., monolayer self-assembly, dropcasting, molecular imprinting, electrodeposition, in situ polymerization, hydrogenation, and 3D printing) in the
fabrication of high-sensitive electrodes is addressed. The potential use of carbon, organic, inorganic, and hybrid
nanomaterials in electrochemical sensing platforms and to enable automation, real-time detection, and multiplexed test development are also addressed. Recent applications of mobile, disposable, wearable, implantable,
and self-powered electrochemical sensors for monitoring ions, particles, compounds, nutrients, microorganisms,
and contaminants in real environmental samples are covered. Finally, the opportunities and challenges in
nanofabrication high-performance electrochemical sensors and optimizing their performance in testing real
samples are highlighted.
Item Type:
Article (Published)
Refereed:
Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Sensors; Electrode modifications; Nanomaterials; Environmental monitoring;
Hazardous pollutants; Air and water pollution; Soil nutrients; Soil pathogens
Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT, Project No. 7012, Egypt), Irish Research Council (Project ID: GOIPD/2020/340, Ireland)., Open Access funding is provided by the IReL Consortium
ID Code:
28121
Deposited On:
06 Mar 2023 14:29 by
Thomas Murtagh
. Last Modified 06 Mar 2023 14:29