Catalysis and Sensing for our Environment

The topics of catalysis and sensing are intimately intertwined and in many cases research in one area interrelates significantly with the other. Catalysts are species that can perform selective transformations on specific molecules and convert them into a desired output product. While a sensor interacts selectively with a molecule and generates readable output signals that can be used for monitoring a concentration change of a targeted analyte. As such, catalysts use interactions at the molecular level to help generate specific product outputs that are used to generate new pharmaceuticals for our health and the environment. While, sensors convert interactions at the molecular level into measurable outputs for analytical purposes and are used for the continuous monitoring of analytes in biological or environmental situations i.e., blood and drinking water.

The main goal of this Research Topic is to bring together recent advancements emerging from Catalysts and Sensors. The collection could include the design and synthesis of new function specific compounds, computational calculations, characterization techniques, new technologies, translational evaluation, etc. We hope that this collection of research papers and review articles will strengthen the collaborative links between these associated areas.

We welcome the submission of Original Research articles, Reviews, Mini-Reviews and Perspectives on themes that include, but are not limited to:

• Molecular Catalysts or Sensors

• Catalysts or Sensors for Biological Applications

• Catalysts or Sensors for Environmental Applications

• Combined catalysts and sensors