Development of Metal Oxide Gas Sensors: From Design and Synthesis to Real-World Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 65
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electronic noses (e-Nose); smart sensing systems; VOC detection; AI and machine learning for sensors; sustainable sensor technologies
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Interests: gas sensors; metal oxide nanomaterials; food safety and quality; environmental monitoring; innovative sensing technologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal oxide-based gas sensors have gained significant attention due to their high sensitivity, stability, and versatility in detecting a wide range of gases. These sensors play a crucial role in environmental monitoring, industrial safety, healthcare, and smart cities by enabling real-time gas detection with improved accuracy and efficiency. Recent advancements in nanostructured metal oxides, doping strategies, and hybrid materials have further enhanced their selectivity and response time, opening new opportunities for next-generation sensing technologies.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal oxide-based gas sensors. Topics of interest include novel material designs, sensor fabrication techniques, performance optimization, and emerging applications. Contributions addressing challenges such as selectivity, long-term stability, and low-power operation are particularly welcome.
Dr. Estefanía Núñez-Carmona
Dr. Veronica Sberveglieri
Guest Editors
Elisabetta Poeta
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- metal oxide gas sensors
- nanostructured sensing materials
- selectivity and sensitivity enhancement
- environmental and industrial monitoring
- smart and wearable gas sensors
- hybrid and composite materials
- low-power and flexible sensors
- mechanisms of gas detection
- Internet of Things (IoT) sensing applications
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