Paper-based substrates for novel electrochemical and optical (bio)sensing

Stefano Cinti

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II

Abstract:

In recent years, paper-based analytical tools have attracted a great deal of attention; the well-known properties of paper, such as abundance, affordability, lightness, and biodegradability, combined with features of printed electrochemical sensors, have enabled the development of sustainable devices that drive (bio)sensors beyond the state of the art. Depending on analytical requisites, different types of paper (filter, office) and configurations (1D, 2D, 3D) can be adopted. A wide overview regarding application ranging from DNA to heavy metals, through pesticides detection will be provided. The talk is aimed to provide general basis regarding the development of smart electrochemical and optical strips for multiple applications. The main question from non-experts is: which kind of support should I use? The best answer is “it depends”!

Biosketch:

Stefano Cinti is Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistrty at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples “Federico II”. He leads the uninanobiosensors Lab (uninanobiosensors.com) and his research interests include the development of Electrochemical (bio)sensors, Paper-Based devices and Nanomaterials. During his research activity, he had the opportunity to spend period abroad in Finland, UK, USA, Germany and Spain. He published 60 papers on peer-reviewed journals, with a H-index of 28 and >2600 citations. Among all the prizes and certificates, in 2019 he has been named Best Young Researcher in Analytical Chemistry (by the Italian Chemical Society) and he has been inserted in World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University). He coordinates the Chemical Cultural Diffusion group of Italian Chemical Society. He is the Chair of AMYC-BIOMED, a multi-disciplinary conference for young chemists in the biomedical sciences. He is very active in communicating science to non-specialized audience through TV shows, radio and magazine.