Recent advances in chemiluminescence and cataluminescence for the detection of volatile sulfur compounds

The emission of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) could cause environmental pollution, low-grade products and human health risks. Accordingly, it is of great significance to establish some sensitive and convenient analytical methods for their identification and determination. With the advantages of fast response, high sensitivity and simple instrument, chemiluminescence (CL) and cataluminescence (CTL) are promising for the detection of VSCs. So far, CL analysis of VSCs has been widely applied in various fields based on auxiliary CL methods and sulfur chemiluminescence detector (SCD), while CTL detection is prosperous in the construction of gas sensors, including the exploration of sensing materials and detection modes. Herein, this mini review briefly summarized the progresses, difficulties and future developments of CL analysis and CTL sensor in the detection of VSCs.