A review on novel materials in optical waveguide sensors: opportunities and challenges for the next decade

Key Points

• Key opportunities in the field of optical waveguide sensors lie in the development of novel materials that enhance performance.
• Current trends reveal diverse applications for these sensors, particularly in telecommunications and environmental monitoring.
• Analysis of challenges includes the need for cost-effective manufacturing and scalability of new materials in sensor technology.
• Future advancements may lead to improved sensitivity and specificity in optical waveguide sensors, indicating broad usability.