Revolutionizing food safety with electrochemical biosensors for rapid and portable pathogen detection

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Author(s):	Oliveira, Brigida D'Avila ; Gomes, Raissa Soares ; de Carvalho, Alice Mendes ; Lima, Emilia Maria Franca ; Pinto, Uelinton Manoel ; da Cunha, Luciana Rodrigues Total Authors: 6
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Brazilian Journal of Microbiology; v. N/A, p. 15-pg., 2024-06-26.
Abstract
Foodborne diseases remain a worldwide concern, despite the advances made in sanitation, pathogen surveillance and food safety management systems. The methods routinely applied for detecting pathogens in foods are time consuming, labor intensive and usually require trained and qualified individuals. The objective of this review was to highlight the use of biosensors, with a focus on the electrochemical devices, as promising alternatives for detecting foodborne pathogens. These biosensors present high speed for obtaining results, with the possibility of evaluating foods in real time, at low cost, ease of use, in addition to being compact and portable. These aspects are considered advantageous and suitable for use in food safety management systems. This work also shows some limitations for the application of biosensors, and we present perspectives with the development and use of nanomaterials. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	13/07914-8 - FoRC - Food Research Center
Grantee:	Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco
Support Opportunities:	Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC