1. Development of sensors for the detection of toxins and emerging pollutants in the environment and food

This research theme represents the core of the research activities conducted at the Perpignan site of the LBBM, which has substantial expertise in the development of alternative analytical methods, including sensors, biosensors, and bioassays. This expertise is primarily applied to areas of interest in the agri-food sector, covering substances such as pesticides, biocides, antibiotic residues, toxins, and other organic pollutants.

Fully aware of the interconnectedness between human health, animal health, and the overall ecological state (within the "One Health" concept), our research also focuses on the detection of environmental contaminants, with a particular emphasis on pesticides and emerging pollutants, such as hormones, pharmaceutical residues, as well as compounds from cosmetics and personal care products.

Some recent examples of publications in this field include:

• Aymard C, Kanso H, Serrano MJ, Pagan R, Noguer T, Istamboulie G (2022) Development of a new dual electrochemical immunosensor for a rapid and sensitive detection of enrofloxacin in meat samples. Food Chem 370:8
  
  
• Rabai S, Teniou A, Catanante G, Benounis M, Marty JL, Rhouati A (2022) Fabrication of AuNPs/MWCNTS/Chitosan Nanocomposite for the Electrochemical Aptasensing of Cadmium in Water. Sensors 22
  
  
• Reoyo-Prats B, Joani-Cassan C, Hammadi M, Goetz V, Calas-Blanchard C, Plantard G (2022) Photo-oxidation of three major pharmaceuticals in urban wastewater under artificial and solar irradiations. J Photoch Photobiol A-Chem 425