Electrochemical Sensors and Biotechnology for Sustainable Water Quality Monitoring and Bioenergy Solutions
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electrochemical sensors; biofilm; bioenergy production from wastes; corrosion; smart water management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Electrochemical Sensors and Biotechnology for Sustainable Water Quality Monitoring and Bioenergy Solutions”, aims to address the critical intersections of environmental monitoring, sustainable water management, and renewable energy production. As global concerns over water contamination and energy sustainability rise, innovative solutions are required to ensure clean water and accessible energy. This issue will explore the advancements in electrochemical sensors and biotechnology applications that move these innovations to the next levels.
We welcome contributions focusing on electrochemical sensors for detecting emerging contaminants such as heavy metals, toxins, pathogens, pesticides, and PFAS onsite in various water environments. In addition, submissions are encouraged on biotechnology-driven solutions that enhance water quality and bioenergy production such as microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology for bioenergy production. The integration of these technologies not only improves environmental monitoring practices but also enables sustainable approaches to energy recovery from wastewater and other organic resources.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together scientists, engineers, and stakeholders across different fields to present cutting-edge research and novel applications, advancing both sustainable water quality management and bioenergy generation in a circular economy framework.
Dr. Woo Hyoung Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioenergy
- biotechnology
- electrochemical sensors
- emerging contaminants
- renewable energy
- water quality monitoring
- wastewater
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