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Calcification-resistant Nafion/Fe3+ assemblies for implantable biosensors.

I Galeska1, D Chattopadhyay, F Moussy

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Polymer Science Program, Nanomaterials Optoelectronic Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA.

Biomacromolecules
|November 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study developed novel thin films using perfluorinated ionomer (Nafion) and ferric ions, enhancing stability and calcification resistance for implantable biosensors.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Perfluorinated ionomers like Nafion are crucial in electrochemical applications.
  • Improving the stability and biocompatibility of Nafion-based materials is essential for long-term device performance.
  • Existing methods for enhancing Nafion films often require thermal treatment and may not fully address issues like calcification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel thin film fabrication method using electrostatic layer-by-layer deposition.
  • To create alternating layers of perfluorinated ionomer (Nafion) and ferric ions for enhanced film properties.
  • To evaluate the stability, calcification resistance, and glucose permeability of the fabricated films for biosensor applications.

Main Methods:

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  • Electrostatic layer-by-layer deposition of Nafion and ferric ions to form thin films.
  • UV-vis spectroscopy and ellipsometry to characterize film growth and thickness.
  • Comparative analysis of fabricated films against cast Nafion films for hydrolytic stability and calcification resistance.

    • Main Results:

    • Stepwise film growth observed, reaching up to 47 nm per dip cycle.
    • Growth characteristics correlated with Nafion properties and solution parameters (ionic strength, pH).
    • Fabricated films demonstrated superior hydrolytic stability and over an order of magnitude greater resistance to calcification compared to cast Nafion films.
    • Tunable glucose permeability achieved by varying the number of Nafion/Fe3+ layers.

    Conclusions:

    • Electrostatic layer-by-layer deposition offers a method to create robust Nafion/Fe3+ thin films without thermal treatment.
    • These films exhibit significantly improved stability and resistance to calcification, crucial for implantable devices.
    • The controlled glucose permeability and enhanced durability suggest potential for prolonging the lifespan of implantable biosensors.