Recent Progresses in Nanobiosensing for Food Safety Analysis

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Food safety analysis is crucial due to increasing adulteration.
• Nanomaterials-based biosensing presents a promising approach for sensitive and selective detection.
• Current methods require advancements for comprehensive food safety monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent progress (2014-present) in nanobiosensing for food safety.
• To summarize nanomaterial types, functionalization methods, and applications.
• To discuss challenges and future perspectives in the field.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent scientific literature (2014-present) on nanobiosensors for food safety.
• Categorization of nanomaterials based on function and functionalization techniques.
• Classification of nanobiosensor applications for detecting various food contaminants.

Main Results:

• Nanomaterials offer diverse functionalities for biosensor design.
• Functionalization methods enhance selectivity and sensitivity of nanobiosensors.
• Significant progress has been made in detecting pathogens, toxins, pesticides, antibiotics, and metals.

Conclusions:

• Nanobiosensing is a rapidly advancing field critical for modern food safety.
• Further research is needed to address existing limitations and optimize detection strategies.
• Future directions include developing more robust, portable, and cost-effective nanobiosensing platforms.