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Size-selective detection in integrated optical interferometric biosensors.

Harmen K P Mulder1, Aurel Ymeti, Vinod Subramaniam

  • 1Nanobiophysics Group, MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. h.k.p.mulder@utwente.nl

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optical Physics

Background:

  • Integrated optical interferometric biosensors offer sensitive detection but struggle with specificity in complex media.
  • Distinguishing between target analytes and background noise, such as bulk refractive index changes, remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a size-selective detection method for integrated optical interferometric biosensors.
  • To enhance biosensor performance by enabling the differentiation of particles based on size.
  • To specifically address the challenge of virus detection in complex biological samples.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a Young interferometer waveguide sensor.
  • Launching multiple wavelengths into the waveguide to probe different regions.
  • Deriving refractive index changes from distinct areas above the waveguide surface.
  • Employing numerical calculations for sensor design and detection method optimization.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated feasibility of size-selective detection, distinguishing particles by size.
  • Successfully eliminated interference from bulk refractive index changes.
  • Achieved a minimum detectable virus mass coverage of 4 × 10(2) fg/mm(2), corresponding to 5 × 10(1) particles/ml.
  • Optimized sensor design and detection methodology through numerical analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The new size-selective detection method significantly enhances integrated optical interferometric biosensor performance.
  • This approach is ideally suited for detecting viruses and other particles in complex media.
  • The method offers high sensitivity and specificity, paving the way for advanced biosensing applications.