New PurPest publication and the power of photonics

A new PurPest supported article published in Chemosensors showcases the potential of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) to detect ergothioneine (EGT), a key antioxidant in mushrooms, with high accuracy. Featuring contributions from Pavol Miškovský of SAFTRA Photonics, the research highlights SERS as a rapid, non-destructive method for in situ detection of bioactive compounds in complex biological samples, in line with PurPest’s mission to advance sustainable agricultural technologies.

PurPest was also represented at the 15th European Biophysical Societies Association Conference in Rome, Italy, from June 30 to July 4, 2025. Again, Pavol Miškovský presented Application of Nanotechnology-Based Photonics Sensors in Environment, Agriculture, Medicine, and Food Control, emphasizing the potential of SERS and photonics technology for real-time monitoring of agricultural, environmental, and food safety indicators.