Evolution of photoionization detectors: Challenges and new opportunities
2026
The increasing impact and significance of volatile organic compound (VOC) has led to a growing demand for portable and rapid analytical techniques. Among the available technologies, photoionization...
Non-invasive wearable electrochemical biosensors for personalized applications in health management
2026
Non-invasive wearable electrochemical biosensors have evolved as transformative tools for customized health management, allowing real-time monitoring of physiological and biochemical markers through...
A comprehensive approach to airborne low-frequency acoustic field measurement using a drone-based system
2026
The ability to map sound fields using airborne acoustic measurement drones opens up new opportunities for both engineering and research applications. In this study, we systematically evaluate the feasibility...
A novel universal naked-eye fluorescent sensor for Fe3+ detection in fertilizer water, dietary supplements, and living cells
2026
The global trend toward health consciousness has led many people to focus on wellness and nutrition, driving the rapid growth of dietary supplements. Fe3+ is one of the most common ingredients used...
Recent advances in single metal atom-modified metal oxides for high-performance gas sensors: A review
2026
Single metal atoms offer a promising strategy to enhance the gas sensing performance of metal oxides due to their maximized atomic exposure, exceptional catalytic activity, and high utilization efficiency....
Primary and secondary resonance analyses of a curved microbeam for highly sensitive vacuum sensing
2026
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonators provide compact, low-power platforms for precision sensing; however, achieving high sensitivity across a broad pressure range remains a challenge. A...
An integrated multi-modal data fusion framework incorporating mechanical sonar for 3D underwater boundary reconstruction
2026
Accurate and reliable reconstruction of three-dimensional underwater environments remains a persistent challenge, particularly when employing low-cost acoustic sensors onboard compact robotic platforms....
A yield classification prediction framework based on intelligent agricultural sensor data and meta heuristic optimization ensemble learning
2026
Potatoes, as an important global food crop, currently rely heavily on default parameters or a single search algorithm for model optimization in potato yield prediction research. The performance of gradient...
Silica-modified reduced graphene oxide–based hydrogels derived from palm kernel shell for strain sensing: Characterization, computational analysis, and assistive application
2026
Graphene-based hydrogels are promising candidates for motion-sensing applications in assistive technologies. However, conventional systems rely on expensive, non-renewable precursors, which limits scalability...
Deployable NADPH-based electrochemical sensing for rapid assessment of G6PD deficiency via a graphene nanoplatelet-WS2 nanocomposite electrode
2026
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is vital for maintaining cellular redox balance through the generation of NADPH in the pentose phosphate pathway. Given the global prevalence of G6PD deficiency...
Nano skeletal nickel-reduced graphene oxide hybrid composite for nonenzymatic glucose sensing
2026
A hybrid composite based on Urushibara nickel-A and reduced graphene oxide (U-Ni-A/rGO) was developed for nonenzymatic glucose sensing in alkaline media. The composite combines skeletal nickel with...
Co-optimized Mg-doped ZnFe2O4/Pt–CNT hybrid chemiresistors for high-performance room-temperature H2 sensing
2026
Hydrogen (H2) is recognized as a clean energy carrier with potential applications in various sectors; however, its colorless and high flammability necessitate sensitive and reliable monitoring under...
Biosensors for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases: Analytical challenges and innovations
2026
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) pose a significant global health burden, with their prevalence expected to surpass cancer and cardiovascular diseases in the coming decades. Early detection is crucial...
Effect of conductive carbon black loading on properties of glutaraldehyde-cured natural rubber latex composite for flexible sensor applications
2026
This study investigated flexible piezoresistive sensors based on natural rubber (NR) latex and conductive carbon black (CCB) composites for monitoring human body motion, tactile sensing and soft robotic...
Design and simulation of femtosecond laser modulated cladding few-mode sapphire fibre for ultra-high-temperature sensing
2026
Conventional silica-based optical fibre sensors cannot withstand ultra-high-temperature conditions for key-parameter monitoring in hypersonic vehicles and aerospace propulsion systems. Sapphire fibre...
Design, development, and analysis of an in-line capillary rheometer for melt viscosity measurement in twin-screw extrusion processes
2026
Polymer extrusion is a widely used manufacturing process in the plastics industry, where maintaining consistent melt viscosity is critical for achieving product quality and process stability. Conventional...
Study of Pre-Annealed ZnO-Added Lead-Free Perovskite-like material Cs3Bi2I9 for High Performance Ammonia Sensors
Available online 15 May 2026
This study investigates the feasibility of using Cs3Bi2I9 as a sensing material for ammonia (NH3) and enhances its sensing performance by adding it with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. After ZnO adding,...
Dispersive readout with two orthogonal modes of a dielectric cavity
Available online 7 May 2026
Nitrogen-vacancy color centers in diamond have proven themselves as a good, sensitive element for the measurement of magnetic fields. While the mainstream of magnetometers based on NV centers uses so-called...
Fabrication of a non-enzymatic photoelectrochemical sensor based on a BiOBr-CuO nanocomposite for detecting Glucose and Tetracycline
2025
In this study, we developed a non-enzymatic photoelectrochemical sensor using a BiOBr-CuO (BiCu) electrode, which was synthesized via solvothermal method. The sensor was designed for the simultaneous...
The application of ultrasonic measurement and machine learning technique to identify flow regime in a bubble column reactor
2025
This paper presents a novel technique to classify the flow regimes in bubble columns. The ultrasonic velocity profiler is employed to detect the velocity deviation and echo characteristic of bubbles...
Molecular engineering of a fluorescent probe for highly efficient detection of human serum albumin in biological fluid
2025
Human serum albumin (HSA) is synthesized by the liver, accounting for 60 % of total plasma protein in vertebrates' blood. It is the most predominant extracellular plasma protein that acts as a repository...
Lighting the way forward: The bright future of photonic integrated circuits
2025
Integrated optics, a key photonics technology, has major implications for telecommunications, sensing, and computing. By integrating optical elements like lasers, modulators, and detectors onto a single...