Recent advances in functional materials for uranium monitoring through optical and electrochemical techniques

Key Points

• This review aims to summarize recent advances in the detection of UO2 2+ using various functional materials.
• Reviewed progress in optical and electrochemical detection methods for uranium monitoring.
• Compared materials such as MOFs, COFs, nanomaterials, and DNAzymes.
• Discussed existing challenges and potential future directions for improving detection techniques.
• Identified various functional materials with potential for effective UO2 2+ detection.
• Highlighted the advantages and limitations of different detection methods.
• Outlined key challenges that need to be addressed for improved monitoring.