Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring and Food Safety
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Biosensors and Biosensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 244
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biosensor; mesoporous materials; polyphenol; catalysis; environmental monitoring; food safety
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: biosensor; nanomaterials; metal oxide; environmental monitoring; food safety
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the need for accurate, real-time monitoring of environmental and food safety has become increasingly critical. The rise in global population, industrialization, and agricultural activities has led to heightened concerns about pollution, foodborne illnesses, and the integrity of our food supply chains. Traditional analytical methods, while effective, often fall short in providing the rapid and on-site analysis required to address these challenges promptly. Biosensors, which integrate biological recognition elements with physicochemical transducers, have emerged as powerful tools to meet these demands. Their unique ability to offer high sensitivity, specificity, and rapid response times makes them indispensable in detecting contaminants, pathogens, and other harmful agents in both environmental and food matrices. The aim of this Special Issue is to report on the developments and advances in biosensors to meet the needs of environmental and food analysis. For this Special Issue, we invite the submission of original research articles or reviews reporting on current advances in the design of various biosensors and their applications in environmental monitoring and food safety.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative biosensor design and fabrication;
- The application of biosensors in environmental monitoring;
- The application of biosensors in food safety;
- Integration of biosensors and digital technology;
- Regulatory and practical considerations for biosensors.
Prof. Dr. Jing Wei
Dr. Bingxi Feng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biosensors
- nanozyme
- nanomaterials
- metal oxide
- catalysis
- environmental monitoring
- food safety
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Pioneering Role of Nanopore Single-Molecule Sensing in Environmental and Food Surveillance
Authors: Xiaohan Chen
Affiliation: Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Chongqing School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714
Abstract: In recent years, environmental and food safety have garnered substantial focus due to their intimate connection with human health. Numerous biosensors have been developed for identifying deleterious compounds; however, these biosensors reveal certain limitations. Nanopore sensors, featuring nano-scaled pore size, have demonstrated outstanding performance in terms of rapidity, sensitivity, and selectivity as a single-molecule technique for environmental and food surveillance. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of nanopore applications in these two fields. To elucidate the pioneering roles of nanopores, analytes are categorized into three distinct groups, including metal ions, synthetic contaminants, and biotoxins. Moreover, a variety of strategies are involved, such as the coalescence with ligand probes, the implementation of chemical reactions, the functionalization of nanopores, etc. These scientific studies showcase the versatility and diversity of nanopore technique, paving the way for the further developments of nanopore technology in environmental and food safety.
