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Nano-Structured Materials for Sensors Applications

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanosensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 1274

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College of Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
Interests: nanostructured materials; biosensors; electronic materials; magnetic materials; thin films; spintronics
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Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a forthcoming Special Issue entitled "Nano-Structured Materials for Sensor Applications", to which we encourage authors worldwide to contribute their research and insights. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform to inspire innovation, share new findings, and encourage collaboration among researchers studying the application of nanostructured materials in sensor technology.

Topics to be Covered:

  1. Introduction to Nanostructured Materials: An explanation of nanostructured materials, their unique properties, and their potential for sensor applications.
  2. Design and Synthesis Techniques: Insights into novel methodologies for the design and synthesis of nanostructured materials.
  3. Characterization Techniques: Advanced techniques to characterize nanostructured materials.
  4. Integration of Nanostructured Materials in Sensor Devices: Innovative methods of integrating nanostructured materials into various sensor systems and their impacts on performance.
  5. Optical Sensors: The use of nanostructured materials in the development of advanced optical sensors.
  6. Electrochemical Sensors: The impacts of nanostructured materials on the performance of electrochemical sensors.
  7. Piezoelectric Sensors: The potential of nanostructured materials in the development of piezoelectric sensors.
  8. Magnetic Sensors: The role of nanostructured materials in enhancing magnetic sensor technology.
  9. Real-World Applications: The application of nanostructured sensor technology in sectors such as environmental monitoring, healthcare, energy storage, and security.
  10. Prospects and Challenges: Potential future developments and challenges in the application of nanostructured materials in sensors.

Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari
Guest Editor

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A Capacitive Ice-Sensor Based on Graphene Nano-Platelets Strips
by Sarah Sibilia, Luca Tari, Francesco Bertocchi, Sergio Chiodini and Antonio Maffucci
Sensors 2023, 23(24), 9877; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23249877 - 17 Dec 2023
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This paper investigates the possibility of realizing ice sensors based on the electrical response of thin strips made from pressed graphene nano-platelets. The novelty of this work resides in the use of the same graphene strips that can act as heating elements via [...] Read more.
This paper investigates the possibility of realizing ice sensors based on the electrical response of thin strips made from pressed graphene nano-platelets. The novelty of this work resides in the use of the same graphene strips that can act as heating elements via the Joule effect, thus opening the route for a combined device able to both detect and remove ice. A planar capacitive sensor is designed and fabricated, in which the graphene strip acts as one of the armatures. The sensing principle is based on the high sensitivity of the planar capacitor to the change in electrical permittivity in the presence of ice, as shown in the experimental case study discussed here, can also be interpreted by means of a simple circuit and electromagnetic model. The properties of the sensor are analyzed, and the frequency range for its use as an ice detector has been established. Full article
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Synergistic Applications of Graphene-Based Materials and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Sustainable Sensing: A Comprehensive Review
by Rossella Svigelj, Rosanna Toniolo, Cristina Bertoni and Alessandro Fraleoni-Morgera
Sensors 2024, 24(8), 2403; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24082403 - 09 Apr 2024
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The recently explored synergistic combination of graphene-based materials and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) is opening novel and effective avenues for developing sensing devices with optimized features. In more detail, remarkable potential in terms of simplicity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of this combination have been [...] Read more.
The recently explored synergistic combination of graphene-based materials and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) is opening novel and effective avenues for developing sensing devices with optimized features. In more detail, remarkable potential in terms of simplicity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of this combination have been demonstrated for sensors, resulting in the creation of hybrid devices with enhanced signal-to-noise ratios, linearities, and selectivity. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the currently available scientific literature discussing investigations and applications of sensors that integrate graphene-based materials and deep eutectic solvents, with an outlook for the most promising developments of this approach. Full article
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