Matrices for Sensors from Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Nanocomposites

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Sensor Technology

Background:

• Nanocomposites integrate matrices with nanodimensional phases, creating materials with distinct properties.
• These materials are crucial for developing advanced sensing technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of inorganic, organic, and biological nanocomposites for sensor applications.
• To highlight diverse nanocomposite systems used in health and environmental monitoring.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on nanocomposite materials.
• Analysis of specific nanocomposite systems including Anodic Porous Allumina and P450scc.
• Examination of Carbon nanotubes and Conductive Polymers.
• Discussion of Langmuir Blodgett Films with biomolecules (Lipases, Laccases, Cytochromes, Rhodopsins).
• Inclusion of Three-dimensional Nanoporous Materials and Nucleic Acid Programmable Protein Arrays.

Main Results:

• Demonstration of nanocomposites' versatility in sensor development.
• Identification of key material combinations for specific sensing tasks.
• Highlighting the role of nanostructure and chemistry in sensor performance.

Conclusions:

• Nanocomposites offer significant potential for creating novel and effective health and environmental sensors.
• The diverse range of studied nanocomposites showcases their adaptability across various applications.
• Further research into these materials will drive innovation in sensing technologies.