Biosensors with nuclear tracks and embedded membranes

D. Fink, J. Vacik, H. García Arellano, H. G. Muñoz, L. Alfonta, W. R. Fahrner, K. Hoppe, A. Kiv

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Abstract

One of the strategies for enhancing the detection sensitivity of etched nuclear track-based biosensors uses the cladding of track walls with enzymes and the subsequent enrichment of charged enzymatic reaction products in the confined volume of the narrow tracks. For sensing two different bio-molecule types simultaneously, the tracks can be separated into two adjacent compartments by inserting a membrane in between them. The recipe for membrane formation is outlined. If the same enzyme is inserted into both compartments, the sensing accuracy can greatly be enhanced, as compared to etched tracks without membranes, due to a different underlying sensing mechanism. Such sensors act as frequency filters, which is useful for sensors operating in electrosmog-rich ambient.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationMaterials and Applications for Sensors and Transducers III
Pages83-86
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event3rd International Conference on Materials and Applications for Sensors and Transducers, IC-MAST 2013 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 13 Sep 201317 Sep 2013

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume605

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Materials and Applications for Sensors and Transducers, IC-MAST 2013
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period13/09/1317/09/13

Keywords

  • Biosensors
  • Coupled chemical reactions
  • Enzymes
  • Etching
  • Ion irradiation
  • Membranes
  • Nuclear tracks
  • Polymers
  • Precipitation

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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