Abstract
The work described in this manuscript focuses on how the integration of immunoassay techniques in combination with electrochemical detection can provide a portable and very accurate solution for detection of water pollutants that are detrimental for human health. In particular, we focus our work on the quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in polluted water. Our integrative approach facilitates a real-time detection of this family of organic compounds, by reducing the time of analysis to less than one hour. Additionally, the use of a lab-on-a-chip platform delivers a portable solution that could be used in situ. Optimization of a displacement assay that investigates the presence and concentration of Benzo[a]pyrene in water, allows with the miniaturization of the standard ELISA format into a highly accurate system that provides fast results. The limits of detection obtained are comparable to those of available state-of-the art tools, and achieve the values set by European Drinking Water Directive, 0.10ng/l, as the limit for PAHs in drinking water.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS VIII |
| Editors | Mika Prunnila, Luis Fonseca, Erwin Peiner |
| Publisher | SPIE |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510609938 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS VIII Conference 2017 - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 8 May 2017 → 10 May 2017 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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| Volume | 10246 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
| Conference | Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS VIII Conference 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Barcelona |
| Period | 8/05/17 → 10/05/17 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
Keywords
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- environmental monitoring
- lab-on-a-chip electrochemical immunosensor
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
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