Advances in Cost-Effective Chemosensors for Sustainable Monitoring in Food Safety and Processing

Cost-effective chemosensors have become an indispensable tool for sustainable monitoring in food safety and processing, where there is an urgent need for affordable, efficient, and real-time analytical solutions. This review discusses recent advances in low-cost chemosensor technologies, highlightin...

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Main Authors: Camelia Albu, Ana Chira, Gabriel-Lucian Radu, Sandra A. V. Eremia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Chemosensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/13/3/113
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Summary:Cost-effective chemosensors have become an indispensable tool for sustainable monitoring in food safety and processing, where there is an urgent need for affordable, efficient, and real-time analytical solutions. This review discusses recent advances in low-cost chemosensor technologies, highlighting developments in materials, miniaturization, and integration into portable and accessible platforms. The focus is on applications for detecting contaminants, monitoring quality, and ensuring safety in food production and processing. This review also addresses the challenges related to sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and operational stability and provides insights into future directions and the role of low-cost chemosensors in supporting sustainable practices in these important sectors.
ISSN:2227-9040