Abstract
The role of industrialization and urbanization in socioeconomic advancement cannot be overstated. This, however, has resulted in a rapid deterioration of the environment due to various anthropogenic activities associated with the trend, resulting in the release of numerous pollutants. Environmental pollution has therefore become an issue of global interest in recent times as a result of its impact on humans as well as the ecosystem. There is, therefore, a pressing need for efficient and reliable strategies in environmental monitoring with a view to ensuring environmental and human safety. There are different categories of organic and inorganic pollutants as well as various microbes that are released into the environment most of which have deleterious effects on humans. Various approaches have been employed in monitoring different contaminants in the environment with some of these methods having their inherent limitations. The use of chemical nanosensor is promising due to its low cost, remarkable selectivity, high reliability, and accuracy in detecting even trace concentrations of contaminants. This chapter, therefore, reviews the application of chemical nanosensors in environmental monitoring. A general overview of the concept of chemical nanosensors in environmental monitoring is provided. The chapter also discusses the classification of chemical nanosensors, sensing principles, advantages, and limitations in environmental monitoring. Finally, most recent reports and future trends in the area of environmental monitoring using chemical nanosensors are also highlighted.
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Inobeme, A. et al. (2023). Chemical Nanosensors for Monitoring Environmental Pollution. In: Shah, M.P. (eds) Advanced Application of Nanotechnology to Industrial Wastewater. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3292-4_6
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