Coordinator: Alessandra Bonanni
Working group: Daniele Merli, Alessandro Carvani
Collaborations:
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Prof Richard Webster
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Giappone, Prof Miyuki Tabata
- Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spagna, Prof Manel del Valle
- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spagna, Dr Merce Pacios
- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Repubblica Ceca, Prof Zdenek Sofer
Our research focuses on the development of advanced sensors, biosensors, and analytical methods for the detection, characterization, and monitoring of relevant targets in food, environmental, clinical, and forensic applications. We design innovative analytical platforms by combining nanomaterials with electrochemical and optical technologies, surface engineering strategies, and molecular recognition approaches to achieve sensitive, selective, and reliable solutions for real-world challenges. In the food sector, our research addresses the evaluation of food quality, authenticity, and safety, as well as the characterization of functional properties and bioactive components. In the environmental field, we develop innovative monitoring strategies for the assessment of water contamination, with particular emphasis on the detection of micro- and nanoplastics and the protection of aquatic resources. Clinical and forensic applications involve the development of advanced analytical tools for the detection of biomarkers, toxicologically relevant compounds, and other targets of clinical and forensic relevance. Through these multidisciplinary approaches, our goal is to create sustainable and transferable analytical technologies that contribute to improving food safety, environmental monitoring, and human health.
Publications:
Wei Li Ang, Rachel Lim, Adriano Ambrosi, Alessandra Bonanni
Tunable Graphene Quantum Dot Surface Chemistry Enables Fast and Selective Detection of Viral RNA
Talanta, 2026, Volume 298, 128960
Rachel Lim, Alessandro Carvani, Adriano Ambrosi, Richard Webster, Alessandra Bonanni
Graphdiyne-enhanced impedimetric detection of virus-induced infections
FlatChem, 2025, Volume 54, 100955
Rachel Lim, Qiuni Huang, Adriano Ambrosi, Alessandra Bonanni
Portable Smartphone-Assisted Graphene Quantum Dots Sensing Platform for the Detection of Gut Microbial Metabolites
ACS Appl. Nano Mater., 2024, Volume 7, 18523–18534