The objective of this research project is to innovate electrochemical methodologies for the meticulous sensing and mitigation of antibiotic contamination in waste water, an issue exacerbated by pandemics. Utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the endeavor explores redox-active polymers for creating sensitive biosensors,aiming to expedite EIS signal analysis, and seamlessly integrates nanopore technology for heightened sensitivity and selectivity (using varios bioreceptors such as microorganisms, antibodies, aptamers, etc.) in antibiotic detection. Our objectives will be (i) Development and Modification of Nanopore Electrodes, (ii) Electrochemical Analysis and Sensitivity Tuning, (iii) Real Sample Testing and Performance Validation, (iv) Platform Scalability Evaluation and Collaborative Advancements achieved in Lithuania and secondment institutions. This multi-faceted approach encompasses the development and validation of the biosensing platform in real-world wastewater treatment settings, in collaboration with external partners and secondments, ensuring the scalability and broad applicability of the developed technologies for environmental monitoring and improvement of public health safety. Through foreign internships and real-world application trials, the project seeks to significantly enhance the accuracy,sensitivity, and selectivity of water quality assessment systems, addressing a global environmental challenge with a robust electrochemical sensing solution.
Project funding:
Research Council of Lithuania (RCL), Projects of Postdoctoral fellowships funded by the state budget of the Republic of Lithuania
Project results:
The results of the project will be published in two open access journals in the Q1-Q2 quartile of inElsevier (SCIENCE DIRECT).
Period of project implementation: 2024-01-15 - 2026-01-14
Project coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology
