Emerging Analytical Technologies Based on Various Nano-Structured Materials for Food Analysis
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Analytical Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 546
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Interests: nanomaterial-based immunosensors; electrochemical biosensors; optical biosensors; molecular imprinting-based bionic biosensors
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, emerging analytical methodologies leveraging a diverse array of nano-structured materials have transformed the landscape of food analysis. These materials, characterized by their distinctive physical and chemical attributes—such as an elevated surface-to-volume ratio, superior catalytic activity, and enhanced selectivity—have introduced innovative strategies for detecting contaminants, nutrients, and additives in food products. Carbon-based nanomaterials, including graphene and carbon nanotubes, are employed to develop efficient sensing and analytical interfaces. Up-conversion nanoparticles and aggregation-induced luminescence molecules provide stable and sensitive detection signals. These nano-structured materials or nanocomposites offer a versatile platform for complex food analysis, enhancing the accuracy and sensitivity of analytical techniques and meeting the demands for rapid, on-site inspections.
This Special Issue is dedicated to nano-structured materials, incorporating the latest research advancements in food analysis. It summarizes the role of these materials in detecting harmful substances, active ingredients, and other additives in food, thereby guiding their further application in food safety and quality assurance.
Prof. Dr. Mingfei Pan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nano-structured materials
- food contaminants
- nutrients
- food analysis
- food safety
- food quality
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