Nanosensors in hazardous explosives trace detection - challenges and Future directions

Saleem Khan, Uvais Valiyaneerilakkal, Suresh Kumar, Anoop Singh, Aamir Ahmed, H. C.S. Perera, Rajesh Mahadeva, Janaka Alawatugoda, Sandeep Arya

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    Abstract

    Recent technological advancement led to the development of new and innovative explosive detection methods which play an important role in national security and anti-terrorism applications. Physical properties associated with explosive materials enable the development of an explosive trace detection system (ETD). Nanoscience and materials have paved the way to explore new horizons of miniaturization and portable devices for on-site explosive trace detection. This review paper showcases nanomaterial-based advances in explosive detection. The detection mechanism and analytical aspect of chemiluminescence, electrochemical, microcantilever, and electronic nose devices for explosive compounds are briefly reviewed. The article emphasizes the current limit of detection of explosives as a crucial benchmark, shaping the foundation for the evolution of future nanomaterial-based Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) sensing systems.

    Original languageBritish English
    Article number110474
    JournalMicrochemical Journal
    Volume200
    DOIs
    StatePublished - May 2024

    Keywords

    • ETD
    • Explosive compounds
    • Hazardous class
    • LOD
    • Nanosensor

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