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Optical oxygen sensors are vital for continuous monitoring in medicine and food packaging. This review guides users in selecting appropriate oxygen indicators based on their photophysical and sensing properties.

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Biotechnology
Materials Science

Background:

Continuous oxygen monitoring is crucial across diverse fields, including medical applications and food packaging.
Optical sensing technology has advanced significantly over the last three decades, particularly in the development of oxygen indicators.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the applications of optical oxygen sensors in bioanalytical fields.
To provide a comprehensive summary of existing oxygen indicators, critically evaluating their photophysical and sensing properties.
To serve as a guide for users in selecting the most suitable oxygen indicator for specific applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of optical sensing technology and oxygen indicators.
Analysis of photophysical and sensing properties of various oxygen indicators.
Categorization of applications in bioanalytical fields.

Main Results:

Optical oxygen sensors are widely applied in various bioanalytical fields.
A critical overview of existing oxygen indicators, detailing their properties, is presented.
The review facilitates informed selection of oxygen indicators based on application requirements.

Conclusions:

The review offers a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in selecting appropriate optical oxygen sensors.
Understanding the properties of different oxygen indicators is key to successful application.
Advancements in optical sensing technology continue to enhance oxygen monitoring capabilities.