Electrochemical biosensors for smart agri-food monitoring and decision support
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Awan, M, Khan, A, Abdelnabi, J et al. (2025). Electrochemical biosensors for smart agri-food monitoring and decision support
. 54 10.1016/j.coelec.2025.101770
Awan, M, Khan, A, Abdelnabi, J et al. (2025). Electrochemical biosensors for smart agri-food monitoring and decision support
. 54 10.1016/j.coelec.2025.101770
The growing demand for food quality, safety and sustainability is driving the adoption of cost-effective real-time monitoring systems across the agricultural and food chain. This review critically examines the status of electrochemical biosensors for monitoring key agri-food targets including bacteria and foodborne contaminants, nutritional components, pesticide residues, soil nutrients, fertilizers and environmental pollutants, and their potential to address global food challenges. Following an overview of sensor types, target analytes, detection mechanisms and performance metrics, we discuss key barriers to field deployment such as stability, matrix interference, calibration, standardization and user acceptance. Proposed solutions such as integration with mobile platforms, data analytics and intuitive interfaces are outlined as potential pathways to accelerate adoption. With further development, electrochemical biosensors have the potential to become powerful tools in data-driven decision support systems, enabling precision agriculture, risk assessment and improved food quality.
