Attività di Ricerca

We are currently working on the development of new biocatalysts that can be immobilised onto the electrode surface for both sensing and energy applications. In particular, I’m working on the immobilisation of redox Enzymes able to work as ON-OFF switches according to particular inputs. This particular platform could be used for the contemporary on-line detection of multiple biomolecules. In addition, we are working on various chemical systems designed for signal-stimulated release of (bio)molecules (mostly drugs), including DNA. The release process is activated by interfacial pH increase originating from H+ consumption during O2 reduction at the electrode surface or bio-electrocatalysed by bilirubin oxidase immobilised onto the electrode. Alternatively, we are developing ultrasensitive amperometric biosensors based on complex electronics integration and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). Finally, we are characterising the rearrangements of self-assembled structures onto the electrode surface.