h-ALO - photonic system for Adaptable muLtiple-analyte monitoring of fOod-quality (DCM.AD006.303)
Thematic area
Chemical sciences and materials technology
Project area
Chimica e tecnologia dei materiali (DCM.AD006)Structure responsible for the research project
Institute of nanostructured materials (ISMN)
Other structures collaborating in the research project
Project manager
STEFANO TOFFANIN
Phone number: 051-6398514
Email: stefano.toffanin@cnr.it
Abstract
h-ALO aims to develop and demonstrate in real-setting a new photonic-based sensor which will allow local food producers
and retailers to control food quality and safety, therefore increasing competitiveness in the whole food production value
chain.
The sensor will provide:
o Unprecedented high sensitivity, low limit-of-detection and large dynamic range compared to previously developed portable
systems through the combination of an analyte pre-concentration and a multi-modal detection scheme;
o Miniaturization and integration of optoelectronic and plasmonic components allowing portability in optical detection;
o Multiplex-analyte recognition, allowing the unprecedented detection of both microbiological and chemical contaminants
such as pesticides/antiparasitic, heavy metals, micro-organisms;
o Easy and fast sample preparation protocols which are adaptable for a wide range of food samples;
o Measurement automation and fast response, making the sensor reliable for on-site use by farmers, retailers and non-expert
operators;
o Mobile-phone connectivity and cloud-based data management allowing a distributed, anonymous food monitoring along the
farm-to-fork chain.
Start date of activity
01/01/2021
Keywords
NANOPLASMONICS, MICROFLUIDICS, SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Last update: 03/05/2025