Advances in Biosensor Technology for Analysis of Food Safety and Quality Control

Dear Colleagues,

Ensuring global food safety and maintaining quality standards are paramount concerns, driving the escalating demand for rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective analytical techniques. Biosensor technology has emerged as a potent solution, offering real-time detection capabilities, heightened sensitivity, and remarkable portability in this realm. Recent strides in biosensor platforms have substantially elevated detection the limits for various contaminants, such as pathogens, toxins, and chemical residues present in food matrices. The miniaturization and integration of biosensors with microfluidic systems have ushered in on-site monitoring capabilities, diminishing reliance on centralized laboratories and streamlining decision-making processes within the food industry. Moreover, the integration of nanomaterials and nanotechnology has bolstered biosensor sensitivity and selectivity, enabling precise detection of trace-level analytes. Advanced signal transduction mechanisms, including electrochemical, optical, and piezoelectric transducers, have broadened the spectrum of detectable analytes. Multiplexing capabilities have also been achieved, facilitating the simultaneous detection of multiple contaminants in complex food samples. Recent advancements in biosensor technology have democratized access to food safety monitoring, empowering consumers, producers, and regulators alike to conduct on-the-spot analyses with minimal expertise. The sustained pursuit of research and innovation in this field is imperative for addressing emerging challenges in food safety, instilling consumer confidence, and upholding public health standards.

Dr. Elisa Santovito
Dr. Loris Pinto
Dr. Simona Marianna Marianna Sanzani
Guest Editors

Dr. Ornella Incerti
Guest Editor Assistant

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• biosensor technology
• food safety
• quality control
• detection
• microfluidic systems
• nanomaterials
• multiplexing On-site monitoring