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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Biophysics
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Artificial nanopores offer tunable platforms for biosensing.
  • Track-etch fabrication allows for controlled nanopore geometry.
  • Mimicking biological ion channel functions is key for advanced biosensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development of biosensors utilizing single conical artificial nanopores.
  • To explore the fabrication, ion transport, and functionalization of these nanopores.
  • To present prototype biosensors based on conical nanopores.

Main Methods:

  • Track-etch fabrication process for conical nanopores.
  • Optimization of nanopore dimensions and geometry control.
  • Characterization of ion transport properties and biomimetic functionalization (e.g., voltage-gating).

Main Results:

  • Reproducible fabrication of single conical nanopores with controllable dimensions.
  • Demonstration of tunable nanopore geometry (cone angle).
  • Development of three prototype biosensors: two resistive-pulse sensors and one ligand-gated-like sensor.

Conclusions:

  • Single conical nanopores are a viable platform for developing advanced biosensors.
  • Controllable nanopore geometry and biomimetic functions enhance sensing capabilities.
  • Prototype sensors demonstrate effective analyte detection via ion current modulation.