Quantum nanomaterials in breath-based biosensing: A paradigm shift in non-invasive disease diagnostics Lovepreet Singh, Harshita Jain, Samandeep Kaur, Sakshi Sharma, Humphrey Sam Samuel, Sweety Hybrid Advances, 2026 The quest for non-invasive, rapid, and highly sensitive diagnostic technologies has catalyzed the development of breath-based biosensing platforms. Exhaled human breath contains a complex array of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that reflect metabolic and pathological changes, offering a rich source of real-time biomarkers. This review comprehensively examines the biochemical origins and disease-specific signatures of VOCs, alongside a comparative assessment of breath with other biofluids such as blood, saliva, and urine. Particular emphasis is placed on emerging quantum nanomaterials including quantum dots, MXenes, black phosphorus, and perovskite nanocrystals which offer exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and room-temperature operability in VOC detection. We explore signal transduction mechanisms such as fluorescence quenching, chemiresistive sensing, and resonance energy transfer, and highlight their integration into smart diagnostic platforms enabled by artificial intelligence, microfluidics, and IoT technologies. Applications across metabolic disorders, cancers, respiratory diseases, and hepatic dysfunctions are critically analyzed. Finally, current limitations in VOC standardization, sensor degradation, and environmental interference are discussed, with a forward-looking perspective on clinical translation. This review offers a unified framework bridging material innovation, breathomics, and digital health, underscoring the transformative potential of quantum nanomaterial-enabled breath sensors for next-generation personalized diagnostics. • Quantum nanomaterials revolutionize breath-based diagnostics for non-invasive disease detection. • VOC biomarkers in exhaled breath enable real-time metabolic health monitoring. • Advanced sensing via quantum dots, MXenes, and perovskites ensures superior sensitivity. • AI-integrated breathomics platforms enhance diagnostic precision and clinical applicability. • Emerging nanomaterial biosensors advance personalized, portable, and point-of-care healthcare.
Indium-based quantum dots: Next-generation nanomaterials for bioimaging and diagnostics L Singh, A Palta, T Bayzid, M Singh, K Gulia, S Kaur, H Jain Next Materials 12, 102128 , 2026 2026
Tribological Evaluation of Plasma-Sprayed Hydroxyapatite Coating on Wire Arc Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V V Singh, A Bansal, J Singla, AK Singla, V Kumar, DK Goyal, S Kaur Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 1-16 , 2026 2026
Fruit peel–derived bioactives for type 2 diabetes management S Kaur, V Singh, L Singh European Food Research and Technology 252, 202 , 2026 2026
Quantum Nanomaterials in Breath-Based Biosensing: A Paradigm Shift in Non-Invasive Disease Diagnostics L Singh, H Jain, S Kaur, S Sharma, HS Samuel Hybrid Advances, 100632 , 2026 2026
Dry Sliding Wear and Microstructural Evolution of Hogonas+ 50% WC Cladding Over SS410 Steel V Singh, S Kaur, A Bansal, DK Goyal, S Singh International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 1-12 , 2026 2026
Extraction, characterization, and dual-mode nanoreduction of starch from Syzygium cumini seed waste for sustainable material development K Garg, OS Qadri, K Younis, G Srivastava, S Kaur European Food Research and Technology 252, 33 , 2026 2026
Antioxidants in Citrus By-Products S Kaur, PS Panesar, V Singh Citrus Fruit Processing By-Products: Technologies and Basic Protocols, 47 , 2026 2026
Advances in Smart Indicators and Their Integration with Sensor Systems for Foodborne Hazard Monitoring T Awasthi, S Kaur, S Joshi, R Kaur Food Control, 111932 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Biotechnological Potentialities and Valorization of Citrus Waste: Their Potential Applications S Kaur, U Rani, PS Panesar, V Singh Biorefining Fruit Waste: Technological Advances in a Circular Bioeconomy … , 2025 2025
Effect of processing treatments on physiochemical properties of two varieties of soybean and its characterization for preparation of hawaijar B Thingujam, B Khwairakpam, S Tushir, N Joykumar, S Kaur Scientific Reports 15 (1), 44340 , 2025 2025
Comparative modeling of muskmelon seed drying in tray and vibro-fluidized bed systems S Kaur, L Singh, V Singh Journal of Food Science and Technology , 2025 2025
Vegan Egg Analogues: Nutritional Composition, Processing Strategies, and Sustainability Perspectives N Chabbra, M Arora, S Kaur, A Kaur, M Parmar, MK Samota, SS Selvan Food and Humanity, 100949 , 2025 2025
Sustainable Biomaterials for Bakery Products S Kaur, V Singh, PS Panesar Sustainable Biomaterials for Food Packaging, 306-332 , 2025 2025
Programmable probiotics in functional foods: adaptive responses, nutrient delivery, and food matrix interactions. S Kaur, NS Abhisheka, L Singh Journal of Food Science and Technology , 2025 2025
Effect of ultrasound on the extraction of bioactive compounds from Jamun ( Syzygium cumini L.) seeds U Rani, S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 15 (24), 31461-31474 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Slurry erosion resistance through HP-HVOF-sprayed WC–10Co–4Cr coatings with rare earth elements and response surface methodology analysis V Singh, S Kaur, M Vishnoi, A Bansal Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 50 (22), 18815-18835 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Anti-nutritional factors: Nutrient interactions, processing interventions, and health aspects A Kheto, DB Choudhury, S Sarkhel, A Sarkar, Y Kumar, S Kaur, AK Gupta, ... Food Chemistry, 146746 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Impact of acid and alkali treatments on the nutritional, functional, and structural properties of hull-less barley flour M Sasamalo, N Chhabra, A Kaur, S Kaur, N Kumar Food Science and Technology International, 10820132251370817 , 2025 2025
From citrus waste to value-added products: Exploring biochemical routes for sustainable valorization S Kaur, V Singh, P Vern, PS Panesar Process Biochemistry , 2025 2025 Citations: 10
Upcycling citrus waste into functional cookies: sensory acceptability, shelf-life evaluation, and consumer perspectives S Kaur, V Singh, PS Panesar, H Chopra International Journal of Food Technology and Management, 1-12 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Citrus processing by-products: An overlooked repository of bioactive compounds S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 63 (1), 67-86 , 2023 2023 Citations: 129
Cold plasma technology: Reshaping food preservation and safety S Kaur, Y Kumar, V Singh, J Kaur, PS Panesar Food Control 163, 110537 , 2024 2024 Citations: 88
Cultivation of microalgae on food waste: recent advances and way forward Y Kumar, S Kaur, A Kheto, M Munshi, A Sarkar, HO Pandey, A Tarafdar, ... Bioresource technology 363, 127834 , 2022 2022 Citations: 73
Standardization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from kinnow mandarin peel S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (10), 8853-8863 , 2023 2023 Citations: 65
Supercritical fluid extraction of essential oils from Citrus reticulata peels: optimization and characterization studies S Rajput, S Kaur, PS Panesar, A Thakur Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (16), 14605-14614 , 2023 2023 Citations: 58
Gluten-free grains: Importance, processing and its effect on quality of gluten-free products S Kaur, K Kumar, L Singh, VS Sharanagat, PK Nema, V Mishra, ... Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 64 (7), 1988-2015 , 2024 2024 Citations: 57
Utilization of inulin as a functional ingredient in food: Processing, physicochemical characteristics, food applications, and future research directions A Kheto, Y Bist, A Awana, S Kaur, Y Kumar, R Sehrawat Food Chemistry Advances 3, 100443 , 2023 2023 Citations: 56
Extraction of dietary fiber from kinnow (Citrus reticulata) peels using sequential ultrasonic and enzymatic treatments and its application in development of cookies S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Food Bioscience 54, 102891 , 2023 2023 Citations: 47
Extraction and characterization of phenolic compounds from mandarin peels using conventional and green techniques: a comparative study S Kaur, V Singh, HK Chopra, PS Panesar Discover Food 4 (1), 60 , 2024 2024 Citations: 30
Enhancing cavitation erosion resistance of VC+ TiC coatings with PTFE in marine environments via lasso regression optimization V Singh, A Kumar, S Kaur, A Bansal, AK Singla Tribology International 196, 109697 , 2024 2024 Citations: 27
Encapsulation of citrus polyphenols in multi-phase nano-emulsion: Preservative potential, bio-accessibility and cytotoxicity studies S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra, N Dilbaghi Food Bioscience 59, 103911 , 2024 2024 Citations: 27
Sequential extraction of functional compounds from Citrus reticulata pomace using ultrasonication technique S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Food Chemistry Advances 2, 100155 , 2023 2023 Citations: 19
Exploring wear resistance: three-body abrasion evaluation of HVOF-sprayed TiC and CoNi coatings on SS316 steel V Singh, S Kaur, V Kumar, A Bansal, AK Singla, S Jha Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of … , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
FEA-Guided development of Inconel 625 clad on mild steel using WAAM and their cavitation erosion resistance V Singh, G Kunal, RS Rooprai, A Bansal, S Kaur, M Vishnoi, AK Singla International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 1-15 , 2024 2024 Citations: 13
Health–taste trade-off in consumer decision-making for functional foods R Pahwa, S Arora, S Kaur 2023 Citations: 13
Statistical approach to investigate the effect of vibro‐fluidized bed drying on bioactive compounds of muskmelon ( Cucumis melo ) seeds S Kaur, P Dhurve, VK Arora Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 46 (9), e16331 , 2022 2022 Citations: 12
Exploration of microwaves for biorefining of phenolic antioxidants from Citrus reticulata peels: Spectrophotometric and spectroscopic analyses S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 46 (9), e16395 , 2022 2022 Citations: 11
From citrus waste to value-added products: Exploring biochemical routes for sustainable valorization S Kaur, V Singh, P Vern, PS Panesar Process Biochemistry , 2025 2025 Citations: 10
Antimicrobial active packaging with biopolymers and natural extracts: sustainable solutions and technological challenges S Sarkhel, S Kaur, R Das, A Sharma, A Kheto, D Saha, Y Kumar Sustainable Food Technology , 2025 2025 Citations: 10
Exploring the bioactive potential of Citrus reticulata pomace: Extraction, characterization, and applications S Kaur, PS Panesar, HK Chopra, V Singh Food and Humanity 4, 100518 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9