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ArticleMaterials today. Bio2026

NFC-enabled sensing platform for the onsite determination of asparagine in food.

Hong Seok Lee, Ravleen Kaur Panesar, Laura Gonzalez-Macia, Giandrin Barandun, Firat Güder

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Hong Seok LeeDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Ravleen Kaur PanesarDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Laura Gonzalez-MaciaDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Giandrin BarandunDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Firat GüderDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

The formation of acrylamide, a potent neurotoxin, during the cooking of common foods like potatoes, and coffee presents a significant food safety challenge. This reaction is driven by free asparagine, yet current methods for its quantification are lab-based, slow, and expensive. To address this, we developed the first fully-integrated, batteryless, and wireless point-of-need sensor for rapid detection of free asparagine. Our innovation lies in coupling a disposable, chemically-functionalized paper-based gas sensor with a Near Field Communication (NFC) integrated circuit. This architecture allows a standard smartphone to wirelessly power the sensor and receive real-time data. The device operates by detecting ammonia gas, which is released during the enzymatic degradation of asparagine. Our proof-of-concept system achieves a detection limit of 3.28 μg/mL, sufficient for quantifying asparagine in food products. By eliminating the need for external power sources or readers, this technology provides a practical and cost-effective tool to improve quality control and safety in food manufacturing.

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AcrylamideAsparagineEnzyme-mediated gas-phase sensingFood safetyNFC

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PMID41509981
PMCPMC12774780

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