Cellulose-based sensors for metal ions detection

Cellulose-based materials can be used as chemical sensors for efficiently detecting metal ions in environmental applications because of their low price, excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility. Metal-ions poisoning have potential threats to human life and health. Therefore, it is of great significance to detect metal ions. In this review, we introduce the merits and drawbacks of using instruments and other materials and cover the recent progress of cellulose-based materials for the detection of metal-ions. We anticipate that the review supplies some guidances to cellulose-based materials for metal-ions detection. Moreover, the challenges and opportunities of the future development of cellulose-based sensors are also prospected. [GRAPHICS] .