Molecular Interactions for Advanced Food Safety Biosensing
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026 | Viewed by 231
Editors
Interests: biosensors; functional nanomaterials; food safety; anlytical techniques; food analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ensuring food safety is a critical global challenge that directly impacts public health, consumer confidence, and international trade. At the molecular level, the efficacy of biosensing technologies relies on precise recognition and binding events between bioreceptors—such as antibodies, aptamers, and enzymes—and food hazard factors, including foodborne pathogens, chemical residues, and mycotoxins. Molecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding, electrostatic forces, and π–π stacking, govern the sensitivity, selectivity, and stability of these analytical platforms within complex food matrices. Recent advances in surface chemistry, functional nanomaterials, and computational modeling have significantly enhanced our understanding of the interfacial phenomena that drive signal transduction and amplification. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for original research articles and authoritative reviews addressing the molecular mechanisms underlying biosensing action, from fundamental recognition kinetics to the engineering of advanced sensing interfaces. Topics of interest include thermodynamic analyses of biointerface binding, the development of biomimetic receptors, molecular strategies to mitigate matrix interference, and the integration of novel nanomaterials for molecular signal amplification. By bridging fundamental molecular science with practical analytical applications, this Special Issue will offer valuable insights into the design of high-performance biosensors for sustainable food quality monitoring and global food security.
This Special Issue, “Molecular Interactions for Advanced Food Safety Biosensing,” welcomes high-quality research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address the molecular mechanisms underlying biosensing action. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) the design of novel biorecognition elements and biomimetic receptors; 2) interface chemistry and nanostructured transducers for enhanced molecular signal transduction; 3) integrated lab-on-chip systems for real-time monitoring; 4) computational modeling and machine learning approaches for interpreting molecular interactions; 5) strategies to mitigate matrix interference and improve analytical robustness.
Dr. Long Wu
Guest Editor
Dr. Yang Zhou
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- food safety
- molecular interaction
- biosensors
- signal transduction
- precise recognition
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