Electrochemical fingerprinting/sensing

Unlocking the full power of electrochemical fingerprinting for on-site sensing applications​

Electrochemical sensing for the semi-quantitative detection of biomarkers, drugs, environmental contaminants and food additives shows promising results in point-of-care diagnostics and on-site monitoring. More specifically, electrochemical fingerprint (EF)–based sensing strategies are developed in our lab to detect low molecular weight molecules. 

Contribution to topical collection featuring “Female Role Models in Analytical Chemistry” in the journal “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” 

Key achievement: detection of illicit drugs - NARCOREADER & BORDERSENS

Within the AXES research group, a new method was developed to achieve a fast  (<1min) and accurate detection of narcotics at low cost, using an electrochemical sensor. By creating a specific fingerprint, the illicit drugs (such as cocaine), cutting agents and adulterants can be specifically detected on-site with the NarcoReader.  The valorization and technology of the developed sensor is currently explored within a Vlaio Innovation mandate (spin-off) and a European BorderSens project (Horizon 2020).

Introduction BorderSens video - turn the sound on!

UAntwerp is coordinator of the EU project BorderSens.

Funded by H2020 security research under topic SU-BES-02-2018