The presence of metals and semimetals can provide various information. In archeological
samples, for instance, the investigation of metals can indicate the age of the objects …

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), which first appeared over half a century ago, are
now attracting considerable attention as artificial receptors, particularly for sensing. MIPs …

The rapidly growing existence of a number of contaminants (ie heavy metals, dye
compounds, explosives and pesticides etc.) in environment is an alarming concern not only …

Worldwide growing concerns about water contamination and pollution have increased
significant interest in trace level sensing of variety of contaminants. Thus, there is demand …

Abstract Sudan-I dye (1-phenyl azo-2-naphthol) is commonly used as a coloring agent in the
food and textile industries. The excessive use of Sudan-I dye has ill effects on human health …

Environmental chemical contaminants in food seriously impact human health and food
safety. Successful detection methods can effectively monitor the potential risk of emerging …

The presence of toxic trace metals and high concentrations of essential elements in the
environment presents a serious threat to living organism. Various methods have been used …

Trace metals are required in the body as they play a significant role in several biochemical
processes. Moreover, certain heavy metals are beneficial at appropriate levels. Copper (Cu) …

Molecular recognition has been described as the “ultimate” form of sensing and plays a
fundamental role in biological processes. There is a move towards biomimetic recognition …

Abstract MXenes (Mn+ 1XnTx), a subgroup of 2-dimensional (2D) materials, specifically
comprise transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. They exhibit exceptional …