Nanotechnology-Based Sensing Platforms for Illicit Drugs

Nanotechnology-Based Sensing Platforms for Illicit Drugs by Sayan Ganguly, Poushali Das, Amin Reza Rajabzadeh, and Seshasai Srinivasan delivers a cutting-edge, practical guide for anyone tackling the urgent challenge of detecting illicit substances. This authoritative volume combines nanoscience, analytical chemistry, and real-world deployment strategies to offer solutions that matter to researchers, forensic teams, public-health officials, and policy-makers across the UK, USA, India, Europe, and beyond.

Explore clear, well-illustrated chapters on nanoparticle-enabled sensors, electrochemical and optical detection methods, and rapid point-of-care devices designed for field use. The authors unpack how advances in nanomaterials—plasmonic, polymeric, and 2D nanosheets—enhance sensitivity and selectivity for opioids, stimulants, and designer drugs. Detailed case studies demonstrate lab-to-field translation, with emphasis on portability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory considerations relevant to customs, border control, and community harm-reduction programs.

What sets this book apart is its balance of theory and application: rigorous discussion of sensing mechanisms and data interpretation paired with practical guidance for sensor fabrication, validation, and deployment in diverse urban and rural settings. Readers will gain insight into integration with mobile platforms, data analytics, and interoperability with forensic laboratories.

Whether you are an academic developing next-generation biosensors, a forensic chemist seeking reliable detection workflows, or a public-health professional implementing monitoring programs, this book arms you with the science, case studies, and implementation pathways necessary to make informed decisions. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field—add this essential resource by Ganguly, Das, Rajabzadeh, and Srinivasan to your professional library today.

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