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Ferrocene-Based Sensors for Green Analytical Applications in Environmental, Biomedical, Industrial, and Food Monitoring.

Ala'a Al-Akhras, Asma Ghazzy, Zainab Zakaraya, Ala'a S Shraim, Obada A Sibai, Laila Alsabbagh, Deeb Taher

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Review in ChemistryOpen, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Ala'a Al-AkhrasChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jerash University, Jerash, Jordan.
Asma GhazzyFaculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0003-2896-0065
Zainab ZakarayaFaculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.
Ala'a S ShraimDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.
Obada A SibaiDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Laila AlsabbaghDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Deeb TaherDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ferrocene derivatives represent a transformative class of molecular sensors, combining exceptional electrochemical stability with tunable redox characteristics that enable precise detection across diverse analytical challenges in environmental, medical, and industrial applications. This comprehensive review examines the expanding applications of ferrocene-based sensors (FBSs) across critical analytical domains. In environmental monitoring, these sensors achieve remarkable specificity for heavy metals and pesticides, with detection limits reaching nanomolar concentrations, thereby advancing pollution control strategies and ecosystem protection initiatives. In the medical field, FBSs detect biomarkers in biological fluids for early disease diagnosis, including the identification of enzymes and proteins crucial for understanding biological processes. They play a vital role in industrial monitoring by detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to maintain workplace safety and environmental compliance. Furthermore, FBSs are applied to food safety by detecting contaminants, thereby safeguarding public health. These applications highlight the potential of FBSs as innovative tools for advancing sustainability, green chemistry, and eco-friendly technologies.

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Biosensing TechniquesEnvironmental MonitoringFerrous CompoundsMetallocenesBiomarkersGreen Chemistry TechnologyHumansBiomarkersferroceneFerrous CompoundsMetallocenesbiomarker detectioneco‐friendly sensorsferrocenepollution monitoringsustainable technology

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PMID42012913
PMCPMC13098663

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