Functional hybrid nanostructure materials: Advanced strategies for sensing applications toward volatile organic compounds

Abstract

A large volume of scientific literature has pointed toward the potentially important role of functional hybrid nanostructure materials (FHNMs) in the monitoring and analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with unprecedented sensitivity. In light of the potentially significant role of FHNMs, this review describes the working principles, performance, and advantages of using these materials in sensing applications. To this end, we discuss the recent progress in the use of FHMNs in the detection of VOCs. Finally, this review was extended to cover the current research activities of FHMNs along with their future opportunities/challenges in this emerging field. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.