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Developing a sensor layer for the optical detection of amines during food spoilage
Cindy Schaude1, Claudia Meindl2, Eleonore Fröhlich2
1JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH - Materials, Franz-Pichler-Straße 30, A-8160 Weiz, Austria.
Abstract:
A colourimetric sensor layer has been developed for ammonia and biogenic amines. Amine exposure induces a traffic light colour change from green to red. Recognition is performed by a pH indicator dye, covalently immobilised onto cellulose microparticles. The sensor microparticles are embedded into food-grade silicone. Selectivity of the pH indicator dye towards gaseous amine is obtained by complete embedding of the sensor particles within the ion-impermeable silicone. A response time of 1.5h has been achieved, with a reverse response occurring after 20h. This time frame is considered sufficient for spoilage processes. Cytotoxicity studies confirm the layers are non-toxic.
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