Innovative enzymatic coatings for electrochemical interfaces - ENZ4IFACES

Project summary

Stability is paramount in biocatalytic coatings. Maximising stability relies on using highly stable enzymes from extremophiles as catalysts. Enz4ifaces proposes high-performing, innovative enzyme coatings for sensor devices, answering the need for rapid and low-cost on-site analysis in the agro-food sector. Innovation is mainly directed at obtaining stable, highly active, and environmentally-friendly inks based on a novel aldehyde dehydrogenase from a hyperthermophilic archaeon. The coatings are applied on electrochemical interfaces by industrial manufacturing methods. The coated interfaces will be validated for (1) the detection of dithiocarbamate fungicides in grapes and tomatoes and (2) the detection of acetaldehyde in wines, relevant for the agro-food sector. The project starts at TRL 2 and reaches TRL 5, rallying partners from Romania, Spain, and South Africa aiming to increased competitiveness, scientific visibility and profit and enhanced Europe - South Africa collaboration