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Residual analysis and dietary exposure risk assessment for PFASs in seafoods from southeast China 中国东南海产品中全氟辛烷磺酸残留分析及膳食暴露风险评估

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108373

Cheng-Zhu Ni , Xiao-Dong Pan , Hai-Jun Zhang , Xi Wang , Xiao-Xia Liu

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Impact of dishwashing on the chemical mixtures leaching from reusable plastic bottles 洗碗对可重复使用塑料瓶中化学混合物浸出的影响

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108371

Lei Tian , Ewa Skoczynska , Annelies den Boer , Stéphane Bayen

{"title":"Impact of dishwashing on the chemical mixtures leaching from reusable plastic bottles","authors":"Lei Tian , Ewa Skoczynska , Annelies den Boer , Stéphane Bayen","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108371","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108371","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reusable drinking bottles have become popular globally and come in a range of shapes, colors and materials, including a range of plastics. The objective of this study was to investigate chemical mixtures migrating from reusable plastic bottles into the beverage using targeted and non-targeted screening, and assess the impact of dishwashing on chemical mixtures leaching from bottles. Reusable plastic bottles were collected in five European countries. Bottles were filled with 200 mL of food simulant (3 % acetic acid) to assess migration for 1 or 10 days, and the resulting samples were analyzed using liquid chromatography coupled with quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS). Out of the 32 targeted compounds, the occurrence of diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP) was confirmed at trace levels in the food simulants for 16/39 and 22/39 types of washed bottles after 1 and 10 days of migration, respectively. Other substances such as dibutyl maleate, dibutylamine, octadecanamide, n-lauryldiethanolamine, and tributyl citrate were detected in the food simulants using a non-targeted workflow. Based on both targeted and non-targeted results, dishwashing impacted the profiles of the chemical mixtures leached from reusable plastic bottles. Relatively higher migration was observed for some substances (incl. DiBP) in washed bottles compared to unwashed ones.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108371"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A novel UA-CPME-FAAS method for simultaneous determination of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II) in grape and pomegranate samples using a bis(phthalimidoethyloxy)anthraquinone ligand 采用双（邻苯二胺乙氧基）蒽醌配体同时测定葡萄和石榴样品中的Pb（II）、Cd（II）和Cu（II）

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108374

Taşkın Mumcu , Akın Mumcu , Ülkü Yılmaz

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Rediscovering halophyte Suaeda maritima as an alternative crop for food lipids through aquaponic cultivation and lipidomics analysis 通过水培栽培和脂质组学分析，重新发现盐生植物海苔作为食物脂质的替代作物

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108367

Marisa Pinho , Ana S.P. Moreira , Erika García Cardesín , Alexandra Pérez-González , David Gómez-Carnota , Bruna B. Neves , Stefano Bonciarelli , Laura Goracci , Tânia Melo , Pedro Domingues , Ana I. Lillebø , Javier Cremades , M. Rosário Domingues

{"title":"Rediscovering halophyte Suaeda maritima as an alternative crop for food lipids through aquaponic cultivation and lipidomics analysis","authors":"Marisa Pinho , Ana S.P. Moreira , Erika García Cardesín , Alexandra Pérez-González , David Gómez-Carnota , Bruna B. Neves , Stefano Bonciarelli , Laura Goracci , Tânia Melo , Pedro Domingues , Ana I. Lillebø , Javier Cremades , M. Rosário Domingues","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108367","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108367","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Halophytes are gaining recognition for their resilience and nutritional properties. <em>Salicornia</em> is widely consumed in Western countries. Other species like <em>Suaeda</em> genus have long-standing medicinal and culinary uses but remain underexplored. They can thrive in saline environments and aquaculture. Aquaponic cultivation, which can valorize aquaculture effluents and be integrated into IMTA-RAS systems, is a soil-free method that optimizes biomass and biochemical composition while reducing land and freshwater use. This study evaluated the benefits of aquaponically cultivating <em>S. maritima</em>, focusing on biomass yield and lipid composition. Lipidome profiling of aerial organs was conducted with LC-MS/MS and GC-MS. Biomass fresh weight increased significantly from 0.74 to 216 mg after 8-weeks of cultivation. Seventeen FA were identified, including essential FA18:2<em>n-6</em> and FA18:3<em>n-3</em>, more abundant in aquaponic samples. Lipidomic analysis revealed 448 lipid species, including glycerophospholipids, glycolipids, acylglycerols, sphingolipids, sterol lipids, and prenol lipids. Aquaponic samples exhibited higher levels of PUFA-rich glycolipids, associated with anti-inflammatory properties, and wild samples containing more sphingolipids and acylglycerols. Glycerophospholipid profiles varied between 4- and 8-weeks. Aquaponic cultivated biomass have a more stable lipid composition than biomass collected from wild. These findings suggests aquaponic cultivation is a valuable technique for stable lipid composition, enhancing its potential as a sustainable food source.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108367"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Determination and risk assessment of tetraniliprole and spirotetramat residues in okra using LC-MS/MS 液相色谱-质谱联用法测定秋葵中甲虫腈和螺虫酯残留及风险评价

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108346

Ritima Bansal, Tanvi Sahni, Kousik Mandal, Pushpinder Kaur Brar, Smriti Sharma

{"title":"Determination and risk assessment of tetraniliprole and spirotetramat residues in okra using LC-MS/MS","authors":"Ritima Bansal, Tanvi Sahni, Kousik Mandal, Pushpinder Kaur Brar, Smriti Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108346","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108346","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A suitable and efficient multi-residue methodology was validated for the determination of tetraniliprole and spirotetramat along with their metabolites in okra. The dissipation of tetraniliprole, BCS-CQ 63359, spirotetramat, spirotetramat mono-hydroxy, spirotetramat keto-hydroxy, spirotetramat cis-enol, and spirotetramat-enol glucoside was assessed in okra whole fruit and soil after three foliar sprays of combination formulation of tetraniliprole 120 G/L and spirotetramat 240 G/L SC at 375 and 469 mL ha<sup>−1</sup>. The recoveries obtained for analytes were within the acceptable range of 70–120 per cent. No significant effect of okra matrix was observed for all the analytes. The estimation of the residues was carried out on LC-MS/MS with LOQ of 0.01 mg kg<sup>−1</sup> for all analytes. Total average initial deposits of tetraniliprole at 375 and 469 mL ha<sup>−1</sup> doses in okra were 0.04 and 0.08 mg kg<sup>−1</sup>, whereas BCS-CQ 63359 was detected below LOQ (0.01 mg kg<sup>−1</sup>). Total mean initial deposit of spirotetramat were found to be 0.08 and 0.13 mg kg<sup>-</sup>¹ , respectively. Residues of tetraniliprole, spirotetramat and spirotetramat-enol dissipated below LOQ at 5, 1 and 3 days of last foliar application, respectively. Dietary risk was worked out by comparing TMRC with MPI and TMRC values were observed to be less than MPI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108346"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Molecularly imprinted polymer electrochemiluminescence sensor based on biomass carbon quantum dots from cantaloupe peel for ultrasensitive and specific detection of methylene blue 基于哈密瓜皮生物质碳量子点的分子印迹聚合物电化学发光传感器超灵敏特异检测亚甲基蓝

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108363

Yanjia Guo, Juan Lu, Wenzhuo Wang, Hanyue Jiang, Guangping Ma, Pengfei Han, Li Tian

{"title":"Molecularly imprinted polymer electrochemiluminescence sensor based on biomass carbon quantum dots from cantaloupe peel for ultrasensitive and specific detection of methylene blue","authors":"Yanjia Guo, Juan Lu, Wenzhuo Wang, Hanyue Jiang, Guangping Ma, Pengfei Han, Li Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108363","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108363","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents the first synthesis of biomass carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with exceptional luminescent properties derived from discarded cantaloupe peels. Furthermore, these CQDs were utilized as luminescent reagents in conjunction with molecular imprinting technology to develop a molecularly imprinted electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor for the sensitive determination of methylene blue (MB). The sensor significantly enhances its sensitivity through two pathways: first, by loading CQDs onto Ti<sub>3</sub>CN to increase the amount of luminescent reagents on the electrode surface; second, by employing the electron-conducting polymer PM6 to load Au NPs, which facilitates electron transfer within the system. Moreover, the introduction of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) enables the specific recognition of MB. Under optimal conditions, this sensor demonstrates a linear response to MB concentrations ranging from 5.0 × 10<sup>−12</sup> to 5.0 × 10<sup>−7</sup> M, with a detection limit as low as 1.67 × 10<sup>−12</sup> M (S/N = 3), showcasing remarkable advantages in stability, sensitivity, and reproducibility. It has been successfully applied for the detection of MB in actual fish samples. This work not only provides a green pathway for the reutilization of discarded fruit peels but also offers a novel method for the sensitive and specific detection of trace contaminants in food safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108363"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Smartphone-based colorimetric sensing of cadmium in milk for food safety monitoring 基于智能手机的牛奶中镉的比色检测用于食品安全监测

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108365

Khushali Tandey , Kamlesh Shrivas , Arun Kumar Patel , Anuradha Sharma , Santosh Singh Thakur

{"title":"Smartphone-based colorimetric sensing of cadmium in milk for food safety monitoring","authors":"Khushali Tandey , Kamlesh Shrivas , Arun Kumar Patel , Anuradha Sharma , Santosh Singh Thakur","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108365","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108365","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a smartphone-based colorimetric imaging system combined with a paper-based sensor on a 3D-printed platform for the sensitive and selective detection of cadmium ions (Cd²⁺) in milk and water samples. The sensing probe utilizes sucrose-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs/sucrose), which exhibit a visible color change from yellow to reddish and a shift in localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) upon interaction with Cd²⁺. This was validated by UV-Vis, TEM, DLS, FTIR, and XPS analyses. Additionally, density functional theory (DFT) using Gaussian 16 confirmed coordination between Cd²⁺ and AgNPs. Quantification was achieved via smartphone-assisted RGB image analysis, correlating Cd²⁺ concentration with color intensity. The method showed a linear range of 0.05–3 µg/mL and detection limits of 0.02 µg/mL (imaging) and 0.03 µg/mL (paper-based assay). Non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risk assessments for milk samples were also performed. This eco-friendly, low-cost approach enables on-site food safety and environmental monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108365"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Determination of theobromine in cocoa products and tea samples: A new sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor approach using Printex L6/Au and polyaniline 用Printex L6/Au和聚苯胺电化学传感器测定可可制品和茶叶样品中的可可碱

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108372

Igor G.S. Oliveira , Fernando C. Gallina , Muriel R. Affonso , Fausto E. Bimbi Junior , Robson S. Souto , Marcos R.V. Lanza , Silvia M. Martelli , Willyam R.P. Barros

{"title":"Determination of theobromine in cocoa products and tea samples: A new sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor approach using Printex L6/Au and polyaniline","authors":"Igor G.S. Oliveira , Fernando C. Gallina , Muriel R. Affonso , Fausto E. Bimbi Junior , Robson S. Souto , Marcos R.V. Lanza , Silvia M. Martelli , Willyam R.P. Barros","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108372","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108372","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a novel, highly sensitive electrochemical sensor, PAni/Au/PL6C@Chi/SPPE, for detecting theobromine (TB) in complex food matrices. The sensor is based on a screen-printed polyethylene electrode modified with a nanocomposite of Printex L6 carbon (PL6C), gold nanoparticles (Au), polyaniline (PAni), and chitosan (Chi). Using a phosphate buffer solution at pH 8.0 as the optimal medium, the nanocomposite's surface morphology, wettability, and interfacial electrical properties were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurements, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), with key parameters optimized for maximum performance. Electrochemical analysis demonstrated that the modified sensor significantly enhanced the TB oxidation current compared to a bare electrode, indicating improved electron transfer kinetics. The optimized sensor exhibited excellent analytical performance, including a wide linear range (0.75–37.00 μmol L⁻¹), a low detection limit (0.076 μmol L⁻¹), high selectivity against common interferents, and excellent stability and reproducibility. The sensor's practical applicability was validated by quantifying TB in real samples like chocolate, cocoa powder, and tea, with results showing strong agreement with a comparative UV-Vis spectrophotometric method. This work offers a \"fit-for-purpose\", lab-made, and cost-effective platform suitable for routine food quality control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108372"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparative analysis of kernel proteins from apricot (Prunus armeniaca Lam.) and long-stalked almond (Amygdalus pedunculata Pall.): Structural, functional, and digestive insights for sustainable food applications 杏（Prunus armeniaca Lam.）和长柄杏仁（Amygdalus pedunculata Pall.）籽粒蛋白的比较分析：结构、功能和消化的可持续食品应用见解

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108361

Jiarui Cao , Tingting Shi , Erzheng Su

{"title":"Comparative analysis of kernel proteins from apricot (Prunus armeniaca Lam.) and long-stalked almond (Amygdalus pedunculata Pall.): Structural, functional, and digestive insights for sustainable food applications","authors":"Jiarui Cao , Tingting Shi , Erzheng Su","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108361","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108361","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents the first comparative analysis of protein isolate (API, LAPI) and albumin fraction (AA, LAA) from apricot (<em>Prunus armeniaca</em> Lam.) and long-stalked almond (<em>Amygdalus pedunculata</em> Pall.) kernels, evaluating their potential for sustainable food applications. Key findings revealed significant structural and functional divergences: API exhibited dominant β-sheet structures (29.87 %) and superior thermal stability (denaturation peak at 108.8 °C), while LAA showed the highest enthalpy change (ΔH=161.4 J/g). Functionally, LAPI demonstrated exceptional solubility, apricot proteins excelled in emulsification, and albumins displayed superior foaming. Digestibility assays ranked the albumin fraction higher (AA: 73.36 %), with progressive peptide release during digestion. These traits suggest distinct applications: API’s thermal resilience suits thermally processed foods, LAPI’s solubility favors beverage fortification, and the albumin fraction’s foaming properties align with aerated products. As a pioneering investigation into these underutilized kernel proteins, this research facilitates their valorization as sustainable alternatives to conventional protein sources, enhancing circular bioeconomy frameworks and strengthening the resilience of global food systems through by-product utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108361"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Nanocarbon sensors: Unlocking efficient detection of water pollutants through electrocatalysis 纳米碳传感器：通过电催化解锁水污染物的有效检测

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Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108357

Dhamodharan Arumugam , Md Maruf Ahmed , Zonish Zeb , Yajun Gao , Huan Pang

{"title":"Nanocarbon sensors: Unlocking efficient detection of water pollutants through electrocatalysis","authors":"Dhamodharan Arumugam , Md Maruf Ahmed , Zonish Zeb , Yajun Gao , Huan Pang","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108357","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108357","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addresses the pressing issue of water contamination by developing a sensitive electrochemical sensor for bisphenol A (BPA) detection using a nanocomposite of Nickel disulfide (NiS₂) embedded in functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs). The NiS₂/f-MWCNTs modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) demonstrated a low limit of detection of 21 nM, surpassing some existing sensors and highlighting its potential for trace-level BPA detection. The sensor exhibited an enhancement in charge transfer kinetics compared to bare electrodes, attributed to the synergistic effects between NiS₂ and f-MWCNTs. With its high sensitivity and rapid response, this sensor shows promise for integration into handheld devices for on-site water testing, enabling efficient and accurate monitoring of BPA contamination. The proposed sensor's performance was validated through successful detection of BPA in real-world water samples, including milk, with recoveries ranging from 96.3 % to 99.50 %. This study demonstrates the potential of hybrid electrocatalysts in sensing applications, providing a promising approach for detecting environmental pollutants and ensuring water quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 108357"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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