Spin-induced nanomaterials for detection of chiral volatile organic compounds

Abstract

The capacity to recognize chiral Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is a noteworthy element in many areas, for example, chemistry, pharmacology, and ecological observing. This review centers around the recent advancements in the field of spin-based chiral recognition, with the potential to improve the detection and classification of chiral VOCs in wearable, convenient, low-power, and with least human contribution. It will present and discuss the utilization of chiral molecules and helical structures to impact the spin course of electrons going through them, offering another way for chiral recognition of VOCs. Different dimensionalities of nano materials and related hypothetical leaps forward will be presented and discussed, which could pave the way for smart and miniaturized chiral recognition devices. These devices would empower quicker and more precise location of chiral VOCs in different settings, making them advantageous for a scope of applications later on.