MOBILES

MOBILES

Start Date 01/09/2024
End Date 28/02/2028
Contact Person Patrizia Brunetti
Email patrizia.brunetti@cnr.it
Partner INRAE, Sapienza Università di Roma, Eden Tech, Universidad Publica de Navarra, Instytut Uprawy Nawozenia I Gleboznawstwa- Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy, The Agricultural Research Organisation of Israel - The Volcani Centre, Universite De Bordeaux, Institut Polytechnique De Bordeaux, Technologiko Panepistimio Kyprou, Hemijski Fakultet, Univerzitet U Beogradu, Mat4nrg-Gesellschaft Fur Materialien Und Energieanwendungen Mb, Technische Universitat Clausthal Grant Garant Sro, Centrum Badan I Innowacji, Pro-Akademia Stowarzyszenie
Funding Organization Funded under the EU Horizon Europe Programme. Call HORIZON-CL6-2023-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-6 Type of Action: HORIZON-RIA (Clean environment and zero pollution)

Monitoring and detection of biotic and abiotic pollutants by electronics, plants and microorganism based sensors – MOBILES

logo progetto mobilesThe development of portable tests or biosensors for monitoring pathogens, Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs), and Persistent Mobile Chemicals (PMCs) in air, soil, and water remains a critical unmet need for contamination control and infection prevention. The Mobiles consortium aims to create an interdisciplinary framework for the detection, monitoring, and mitigation of these pollutants to safeguard human and environmental health.

Key objectives include:

  • Developing electronic biosensors for detecting organic chemicals (e.g., pesticides, hormones) and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in in water, soil and air.
  • Developing organism-based biosensors (e.g., genetically modified bacteria, plants, and marine diatoms) to detect organic and inorganic pollutants, including arsenic, antibiotics, heavy metals, and bioplastics.
  • Evaluating the environmental performance of electronic-and biosensors.
  • Performing metagenomic analyses to explore gene clusters of different organisms found in polluted areas.
  • Performing safety tests (e.g., EFSA protocols) to assess the ecological impact of the developed organisms.

The biosensors will be implemented by using flexible technologies adaptable to different pollutants and validated for use by consumers, industries, inspection services, and environmental emergency responders. These tools represent a significant advancement in environmental monitoring, ensuring robust detection of pollutants in water, air, and soil.

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