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Real-time ethylene gas detection is crucial for agriculture, horticulture, and healthcare. This review covers various sensors and technologies, proposing a future development roadmap for ethylene monitoring.

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Sensor Technology

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  • Ethylene gas detection is vital for agricultural, horticultural, and healthcare applications.
  • Accurate and real-time monitoring of ethylene is essential for quality control and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review current ethylene gas sensors and detection technologies.
  • To discuss nanofabrication, working conditions, and performance of various sensors.
  • To propose a future development roadmap for ethylene detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of gas chromatographic systems, Fourier transform infrared technology, Raman spectroscopy, acoustic wave sensors, and colorimetric sensor arrays.
  • Analysis of nanostructured chemiresistive sensors (FET-, CNT-, metal oxide-based).
  • Discussion of sensor fabrication, operational parameters, and sensing performance metrics.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of diverse ethylene sensing technologies, highlighting their strengths and limitations.
  • Comparative analysis of sensor performance, including sensitivity, selectivity, and response time.
  • Identification of key challenges and opportunities in ethylene sensor development.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides a comprehensive understanding of the current ethylene sensing landscape.
  • Nanostructured chemiresistive sensors show significant promise for future applications.
  • A clear roadmap is proposed to guide future research and development in ethylene detection.