The exploration of novel platforms for highly sensitive and selective detection of species of interest is always demanding. Photothermal sensors have emerged as a novel type of probe, particularly for on-site recognition. Many photothermally responsive materials, including inorganic nanomaterials, organic molecules and biomolecules, have been explored in recent decades for their applications as photothermal sensors. In this review, we will summarize several types of photothermally responsive materials and their applications in sensing. Finally, the prospects and challenges for future developments will be discussed.

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基于光热响应材料的光热传感器的探索：简要回顾

始终要求探索用于敏感物种的高度灵敏和选择性检测的新型平台。光热传感器已经成为一种新型的探头，特别是用于现场识别。近几十年来，人们探索了许多光热响应材料，包括无机纳米材料，有机分子和生物分子，并将其用作光热传感器。在这篇综述中，我们将总结几种类型的光热响应材料及其在传感中的应用。最后，将讨论未来发展的前景和挑战。