SCPsense
Environmental Monitoring
THE CHALLENGE
Contamination of water and food by trace-level chemicals - e.g. pesticides, hormones, and antibiotic residues - has become a serious health and environmental concern. Monitoring their entrance and distribution into the environment is crucial. Testing in certified labs is slow, expensive, and requires specialised equipment, leaving a critical need for rapid and ultra-sensitive on-site detection in the field.
OUR SOLUTION
Our solution is a portable biosensor that brings lab-grade detection capabilities to the field. It uses engineered hydrogel microparticles and protein-coated surfaces to capture trace contaminants with picomolar (pM) range sensitivity, and employs a handheld device or smartphone for results within minutes. This technology enables rapid, on-site screening of water and food for pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, providing immediate, reliable data for decision-making.
PROJECT LANDSCAPE
Industry: Environmental Monitoring, Water Treatment & Food Safety
Area of Application: Water & Food Testing
Transfer Path: Start-up
Target Group: Environmental Agencies & Food Producers
LET'S CONNECT AND CO-CREATE
Name: Dr. Julia Döring, Veronika Riedl
Institution: Technische Universität Dresden / Universität Leipzig
Department: Biological Actuator-/Sensor Systems / Biophysical Chemistry