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Glucose biosensor based on carbon black strips.

P Atanasov1, A Kaisheva, I Iliev

  • 1Central Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia.

Biosensors & Bioelectronics
|January 1, 1992
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New amperometric biosensors utilizing carbon black matrices offer sensitive and stable detection of beta-D-glucose. The Ketjenblack-TCNQ biosensor demonstrates superior performance for glucose determination, suitable for practical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Biosensor Technology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Amperometric biosensors are crucial for detecting analytes like glucose.
  • Carbon black materials offer unique electrochemical properties for biosensor development.
  • Efficient immobilization of redox mediators and enzymes is key to biosensor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and characterize novel amperometric biosensors for beta-D-glucose determination.
  • To evaluate the performance of biosensors based on different carbon black matrices and redox mediators.
  • To assess the sensitivity, operational potential, and stability of the developed glucose biosensors.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of biosensors using porous carbon black (Ketjenblack and Shawinigan black) matrices.

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  • Immobilization of redox mediators (1,1'-dimethylferrocene, nickel-ocene, tetracyanoquinodimethane) and Penicillium chrysogenum glucose oxidase.
  • Electrochemical characterization including sensitivity, operational potential, and stability testing.

    • Main Results:

    • The Ketjenblack-TCNQ biosensor operated at 0.5 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) with a detection range up to 7 mM.
    • This biosensor exhibited approximately ten times higher sensitivity compared to Shawinigan black-based biosensors.
    • Biosensors demonstrated suitability for practical use for over one week.

    Conclusions:

    • Porous carbon black matrices, particularly Ketjenblack with tetracyanoquinodimethane, enable highly sensitive amperometric glucose detection.
    • The developed biosensors offer a stable and practical platform for beta-D-glucose determination.
    • Optimization of carbon black and mediator combinations significantly impacts biosensor performance.