Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Colorimetric
indicators
monitor
environmental
factors
such
as
oxygen,
water,
and
temperature
by
utilizing
the
intrinsic
color
changes
that
accompany
quenching
process
of
free
radicals.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 744 - 744
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Biosensors
are
innovative
and
cost-effective
analytical
devices
that
integrate
biological
recognition
elements
(bioreceptors)
with
transducers
to
detect
specific
substances
(biomolecules),
providing
a
high
sensitivity
specificity
for
the
rapid
accurate
point-of-care
(POC)
quantitative
detection
of
selected
biomolecules.
In
meat
production
chain,
their
application
has
gained
attention
due
increasing
demand
enhanced
food
safety,
quality
assurance,
fraud
detection,
regulatory
compliance.
can
foodborne
pathogens
(Salmonella,
Campylobacter,
Shiga-toxin-producing
E.
coli/STEC,
L.
monocytogenes,
etc.),
spoilage
bacteria
indicators,
contaminants
(pesticides,
dioxins,
mycotoxins),
antibiotics,
antimicrobial
resistance
genes,
hormones
(growth
promoters
stress
hormones),
metabolites
(acute-phase
proteins
as
inflammation
markers)
at
different
modules
along
from
livestock
farming
packaging
in
farm-to-fork
(F2F)
continuum.
By
real-time
data
biosensors
enable
early
interventions,
reducing
health
risks
(foodborne
outbreaks)
associated
contaminated
meat/meat
products
or
sub-standard
products.
Recent
advancements
micro-
nanotechnology,
microfluidics,
wireless
communication
have
further
sensitivity,
specificity,
portability,
automation
biosensors,
making
them
suitable
on-site
field
applications.
The
integration
blockchain
Internet
Things
(IoT)
systems
allows
acquired
management,
while
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
machine
learning
(ML)
enables
processing,
analytics,
input
risk
assessment
by
competent
authorities.
This
promotes
transparency
traceability
within
fostering
consumer
trust
industry
accountability.
Despite
biosensors'
promising
potential,
challenges
such
scalability,
reliability
complexity
matrices,
approval
still
main
challenges.
review
provides
broad
overview
most
relevant
aspects
current
state-of-the-art
development,
challenges,
opportunities
prospective
applications
regular
use
safety
monitoring,
clarifying
perspectives.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 231 - 231
Published: March 4, 2025
This
study
developed
a
sustainable
colorimetric
pH
sensor
using
chitosan
derived
from
mealworm
(Tenebrio
molitor)
biomass
and
anthocyanin
extracted
red
cabbage
(Brassica
oleracea).
Chitosan
was
used
as
the
substrate
material,
served
indicator
dye,
collectively
forming
basis
of
sensor.
The
resulting
pH-responsive
film
effectively
measures
levels
1
to
13,
with
distinct
color
shift
pink
green.
demonstrated
remarkable
stability,
maintaining
fidelity
after
prolonged
exposure
aqueous
environments,
its
practical
functionality
confirmed
through
an
ammonia
detection
assay,
underscoring
utility
in
monitoring
food
freshness.
Mechanistic
investigations
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
molecular
modeling
identified
electrostatic
hydrophobic
forces
key
factors
binding
matrix.
Molecular
further
revealed
minimal
energy
−3
kcal/mol
RMSD
0
Å,
indicating
strong
interaction
stability.
exhibited
high
structural
integrity,
tensile
strength
elongation
values
8.8
MPa
8.4%,
respectively,
flexibility
suggests
suitability
for
diverse
applications,
including
biomedical
devices.
eco-friendly
production
process
biocompatibility
this
provide
alternative
conventional
measurement
technologies.
innovation
not
only
addresses
ecological
challenges
but
also
expands
capabilities
sensors
use
scientific
research,
other
fields.
Food Safety and Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 20, 2025
ABSTRACT
Food
safety
is
a
critical
public
health
concern
for
preventing
foodborne
illnesses
and
ensuring
consumer
protection.
hazards
may
present
throughout
the
food
supply
chain,
from
farm
to
fork,
posing
significant
risks.
This
comprehensive
review
explored
prevalent
in
Bangladesh
highlighted
smart
sensor
technologies
hazard
detection.
By
reviewing
recent
literature
on
Bangladeshi
web,
this
study
discusses
potential
consequences
of
these
their
detection
methods.
Finally,
evaluation
existing
challenges
sensor‐based
techniques
are
provided.
Bacterial
pathogens,
agrochemical
residues,
toxic
preservatives,
adulteration
highly
chain.
The
key
country
lack
awareness,
unhygienic
practices
handling
preparation,
multiplicity
laws
coordination
among
regulatory
authorities,
bureaucratic
complexities,
inadequate
infrastructure
skilled
human
resources.
Smart
offers
promising
solution
limitations
conventional
determination
techniques,
providing
rapid
accurate
results
with
low
cost,
portability,
ease
operation,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
country’s
scenario.
help
policymakers,
academicians
better
understand
chain
develop
more
effective
strategies
mitigating
risks,
safety,
health.