From laboratory to community: a perspective on colourimetric membrane sensor technologies for heavy metal monitoring in freshwater

Sensors & Diagnostics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alessio Polvani, Amedeo Boldrini, Riccardo Gaetano Cirrone, Xinyu Liu, Luisa Galgani, Fiona B. Regan, Abu Bakar Kamara, Mohamed Sahr Juanah, Steven Loiselle
DOI: 10.1039/d5sd00172b
Cited by: 1
References: 72

Abstract

This perspective examines how colourimetric membrane sensors are moving from lab prototypes to community-based freshwater monitoring, highlighting advances, sustainability, and pathways to practical environmental use.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine and coastal ecosystems Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection Electrochemical Analysis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Sensors & Diagnostics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
326–336
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN