Recent advances in highly sensitive and specific functional nucleic acid sensors for environmental pollutant detection: from mechanism to application

The Analyst 2026

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Authors: Xue Yang, Huibin Wu, Zhi Zeng, Wen-Na Chen, Guangyuan Luan, Qiu-Long Zhang, Jianmin Chen
DOI: 10.1039/d5an01139f
Cited by: 5
References: 100

Abstract

), biotoxins, and pathogenic microorganisms. It also underscores the integration of FNAs with sophisticated technologies like nanomaterials and CRISPR/Cas systems to augment detection sensitivity and efficacy. Despite prevailing challenges, including susceptibility to environmental variables (pH and temperature) and intricate synthesis procedures, FNAs hold immense potential for advancing environmental monitoring and pollution control.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection

Publication details

Journal / source
The Analyst
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
151
Issue
3
Pages
697–717
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN