The Biosensor Group within the Institute of Crystallography (CNR) has high experience in the microalgae field and biosensor design for agro-environmental applications: microorganism physiological characterisation, plant physiology, genetics and molecular design/bioinformatics, microorganisms and protein/enzyme biophysical characterisation oriented to the development of smart biosensors.

CNR Biosensor Group is expert in:
 Selection and characterization of organisms and proteins/enzymes as bioreceptors for biosensor design;
 Development of optical and electrochemical biosensors based on microorganisms and artificial molecules for the detection of agrifood and environmental pollutants
 Functionalisation and modification of sensing supports with nanomaterials
 Sensor design, prototyping and test in standard solutions and real samples
 System Integration solutions for the management and archiving of multimedia and IoT contributions