Title:Advancements in Electrochemical Sensing: Nanocomposites for Vanillin Detection in Food Products
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Author(s): Natarajan Sisubalan, Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi*, Chaiyavat Chaiyasut and Periyanaina Kesika*
Affiliation:
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, 641021, India
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Keywords:
Cadmium oxide, carbon nanotubes, food products, graphene oxide, molybdenum disulfide-polyaniline-graphitic carbon nitride, nanosensors, vanillin.
Abstract: Recent advancements in electrochemical sensing have significantly improved the
detection of vanillin, an essential flavor compound in food products. This review discusses notable
innovations, including developing 3D hybrid sensors that combine Silver-Palladium (Ag-
Pd) bimetallic nanoparticles with graphene oxide. These sensors offer a broad detection range,
low detection limits, and high recovery rates. Other advancements feature carbon paste electrodes
(CPE) modified with cadmium oxide nanoparticles and single-walled carbon nanotubes,
manganese dioxide nanowire hybrid electrodes with reduced graphene oxide, and various
nanocomposite sensors such as poly (glutamic acid) with multiwalled carbon nanotubes and
molybdenum disulfide-polyaniline-graphitic carbon nitride. These technologies demonstrate
exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and reliability, with detection limits as low as 0.0032 μM
and broad dynamic ranges. These technologies' superior sensitivity and reliability should reassure
and instill confidence in the potential of electrochemical sensing in vanillin detection. Despite
these improvements, several challenges persist, including issues related to long-term stability,
reproducibility, specificity in complex real-world samples, and scalability for commercial
production. Addressing these challenges is essential for advancing the practical application
of electrochemical sensors in vanillin detection. Future research is crucial to address these
challenges and further enhance the field of electrochemical sensing. Future research should focus
on improving sensor durability, expanding testing across diverse matrices, and exploring
cost-effective manufacturing methods to ensure these advanced sensors can be widely implemented
in food safety and quality control.