Today at the ISASI Workshop, Amalia D’Avino and Alessia Milano presented their cutting-edge research on ultra-sensitive bottom-up SERS platforms for the rapid detection of Rotavirus and E. coli in wastewater and milk.
Their work, carried out within the framework of the EMDAS Project (Programma Regionale Campania FESR 2021-2027), focuses on the development of innovative nano-biosensors capable of identifying pathogens in complex matrices such as water and dairy products. These sensors, based on both paper- and silicon-supported SERS technologies, show remarkable potential for improving public health monitoring, food safety, and environmental sustainability.
Highlights of their results include:
- Detection of E. coli in microfiltered milk with a flexible paper-based SERS sensor.
- Detection of Rotavirus in wastewater using a silicon-based SERS sensor.
- Demonstration of high accuracy in pathogen classification through PCA and SVM-based analysis, with preliminary results showing 98% accuracy for Rotavirus detection.
This innovative approach represents a significant step forward in rapid, cost-effective, and sensitive pathogen detection, paving the way for applications in water safety, food production, and environmental monitoring.
Congratulations to Amalia D’Avino, Alessia Milano, and the ISASI research team for their important contribution!
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Siete molto brave , buon lavoro ragazze. Il suo gruppo è molto interessante.