Designing Biosensors with Innovative Eco-Friendly Biomaterials for Detecting Pathogenic Bacteria in Aquaculture

Duration

2 years

Lead institutions

KU Leuven

VinUniversity

Academic partners

Mai Tran

Project status

Ongoing

Programme

SI

Total budget

69,993.00

Summary

The global health sector faces a significant challenge from aquatic diseases, particularly due to bacterial contamination in seafood farming. Harmful bacteria such as Vibrio, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella are common threats in marine products. This project seeks to develop innovative, cost-effective biosensors to enable rapid detection of harmful bacteria in seafood aquaculture, utilizing cutting-edge nanomaterials.
Additionally, Vietnam’s abundant natural resources and agricultural byproducts present significant opportunities for producing biomaterials tailored for biosensor development. With the growing demand for environmentally friendly biosensors, renewable sources such as shrimp shells, rice husks, and marine algae can provide the necessary building blocks for these advanced devices. Leveraging these materials for biosensor applications not only adds value to waste but also aligns with global sustainability initiatives.

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