TECHNICAL PROJECTS
New development lines addressing critical challenges in public health and sustainability
At Sensactive technology, we develop new technological lines focused on emerging chemical and microbiological contaminants, expanding the scope of our biosensing platforms to address global threats related to water and air. These lines reflect our vision of the future and our ability to anticipate regulatory, social, and environmental changes.
Water Chemisens
Chemical biosensors for controlling non-microbiological contaminants in water
Water chemisense® is our line focused on developing chemical biosensors tailored to different emerging contaminants, including antibiotics, microcontaminants, and highly persistent compounds.
Antibiotic Detection
It allows trace concentrations of antibiotics to be detected using adapted optical platforms, without the need for complex analytical equipment.
Objective:
Monitor antibiotic residues in wastewater, reclaimed water, and natural waters to:
Assess impact on ecosystems and human health
Prevent the emergence of bacterial resistance
Anticipate sanitary control measures in treatment plants
Chemical Microcontaminants
Objective:
Detect emerging chemical compounds such as:
Hormones, pesticides, commonly used pharmaceuticals
Endocrine disruptors
Applications:
Reclaimed water for irrigation or recharge
Control in WWTPs and distribution networks
Risk assessment in public health
PFAS Detection
Specific detection of perfluoroalkyl compounds in aquatic media
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) represent one of the greatest current regulatory challenges in Europe and the U.S. due to their persistence and link to cumulative toxic effects. At Sensactive, we are developing a solution based on chemical biosensors capable of detecting ultra-low concentrations of PFAS in real time.
Features of the Water chemisense® system for PFAS:
Preconcentration stage using specific polymers
Optical detection via conformational change of functionalized proteins
Compatibility with large-volume samples and complex matrices
Measurement adapted to Water biosense® hardware
Key applications:
Control in drinking water
Reclaimed and groundwater
Environmental surveillance in industrial areas
Microplastics
Real-time monitoring of microplastics in aquatic environments
Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants found in freshwater, marine environments, and drinking water.
Objective:
Detect suspended plastic particles using advanced optical techniques
Classify particles by size and potential composition
Offer compact systems for continuous field monitoring
System advantages:
Compatible with autonomous monitoring (e.g., Water biosense® Buoy).
Does not require complex chromatographic methods
Aligned with European directives on environmental control.
Applications:
Bathing areas and ports
Control of bottled water and urban networks
Environmental monitoring in rivers, reservoirs, and treatment plants
Air biosense®
Microbiological detection in indoor air and HVAC systems
Air biosense® enables specific detection of airborne microorganisms in enclosed environments, including hospitals, sensitive industries, and clean areas.
Main applications:
Operating rooms, ICUs, and hospitals
Laboratories and pharmaceutical industries
Industrial HVAC systems
Technology employed:
Active capture of particles in airflow
Specific antigen–antibody reaction
Real-time optical readout
Benefits:
Rapid response to outbreaks
Optimization of technical maintenance
Compliance with ISO and hospital regulations
Do you work with emerging chemical or microbiological contaminants?
Contact us to collaborate or implement our technical solutions.