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Cyanide detection using a substrate-regenerating, peroxidase-based biosensor.

M H Smit1, A E Cass

  • 1Centre for Biotechnology, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

Analytical Chemistry
|November 15, 1990
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A novel enzyme biosensor using horseradish peroxidase (HRP) enables sensitive and rapid cyanide detection. This dual electrode system offers stable, reproducible measurements for environmental monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Cyanide detection is crucial for environmental and industrial safety.
  • Existing methods for cyanide sensing can be complex or lack sensitivity.
  • Enzyme-based biosensors offer a promising alternative for specific and sensitive analyte detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize an enzyme-based dual working electrode system for cyanide sensing.
  • To investigate the enzyme kinetics and operational parameters of the developed biosensor.
  • To evaluate the sensitivity, response time, and stability of the biosensor for cyanide determination.

Main Methods:

  • Immobilization of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) on a dual electrode system.
  • Utilizing a rotating ring-disk electrode to study enzyme dynamics.

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  • Monitoring enzyme activity through substrate generation and regeneration coupled with electrochemical detection.
  • Modeling cyanide inhibition using reversible binding kinetics.

    • Main Results:

    • The biosensor demonstrated continuous monitoring of HRP oxidative activity.
    • Cyanide detection was achieved at submicromolar (ppb) concentrations with a half-maximal response at 2 microM.
    • The sensor exhibited a rapid response time (<1 s) and stable operation between 5-40°C and pH 5-8.
    • The developed sensor showed reproducibility and stability for over 6 months.

    Conclusions:

    • The enzyme-based dual electrode system provides a sensitive, rapid, and stable platform for cyanide detection.
    • The biosensor's performance is suitable for practical applications requiring real-time cyanide monitoring.
    • Immobilization of HRP enhances biosensor control, catalytic activity, and operational lifetime.