Materials for Chemical Sensors

Application as well as detection of different chemicals plays an important role in the progress of modern science and technology. The beauty of various characteristics of materials and the inherent logic behind their working mechanisms can be wisely utilized for sensing different chemicals. The mechanisms as well as performances of different materials viz. carbon nanotube, graphene, metal oxides, biomaterials, luminescent metal-organic frameworks, hydrogels, textiles, quantum dots, ligands, crown ethers etc. for identification of different chemicals has been discussed here. This book would be a valuable reference to select suitable materials for possible use in chemical sensors.

Dr. Subhendu Bhandari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic and Polymer Engineering at Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, since 2015. His academic background and research interest encompass diversified fields of polymer science and technology. He pursued Bachelor of Technology in Jute and Fibre Technology from University of Calcutta in 2005 and Master of Technology in Rubber Technology from Rubber Technology Centre at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2009. He earned his Ph.D. in the field of nanostructured conducting polymer and its composites for supercapacitor application in the year 2015. His research interest includes conducting polymer, nanocomposites, supercapacitor and fiber reinforced composites. He is also a life member of The Indian Society for Technical Education, Asian Polymer Association and The Society for Polymer Science, India.

Dr. Arti Rushi is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad (MS) India. She has received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree in 2012 and 2016, respectively, from Department of Physics, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (MS), India. Her area of interest includes nanotechnology, electrochemical sensors, functionalized materials, macrocyclic compounds, and application of sensors for environment protection. She has worked as reviewer for various journals of Royal Chemical Society.