Recent Advances in Metal Phthalocyanine for Sensing Applications
Open Access
- 28 February 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by MDPI AG in Nanomaterials
- Vol. 16 (5) , 312
Abstract
In recent years, metal phthalocyanine (MPc)-based sensors have garnered significant interest for applications in environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, and industrial process control, owing to their efficient and cost-effective sensing capabilities. In contrast to conventional inorganic materials, MPcs are a class of small-molecule materials characterized by a stable, π-conjugated macrocyclic framework with a tunable central metal ion. This structural architecture imparts unique physicochemical properties, including high chemical stability, excellent redox activity, structural versatility, considerable dielectric constant and electrical conductivity, along with pronounced optical absorption and excellent environmental stability. By incorporating different metal ions into the macrocyclic core, their functional characteristics can be precisely modulated to achieve high sensitivity and selectivity toward various gas, ion, or biomolecule targets. Leveraging these advantages, MPcs have been extensively utilized in diverse sensing platforms, such as photoelectric, gas, and biosensors. This review outlines recent advances in MPc-based sensor research and provides perspectives on their future development trends.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Key Research and Development Program Project Funding (2024YFE0108300)
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