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This study developed a novel urea biosensor using urease immobilized on an extended-base bipolar junction transistor. The sensor detects urea concentration via pH variations, offering a sensitive and compact solution for biochemical analysis.

Keywords:
CMOSExtended-base bipolar junction transistorITOSnO2urea

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Urea detection is crucial for diagnosing various medical conditions.
  • Existing biosensors face challenges in sensitivity, stability, and miniaturization.
  • Development of efficient and reliable urea biosensors is an ongoing research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel urea biosensor.
  • To utilize pH variation for urea concentration detection.
  • To integrate urease immobilization with an extended-base bipolar junction transistor (EBBJT) for enhanced performance.

Main Methods:

  • Urease was immobilized onto a pH-sensitive membrane (SnO2/ITO glass) integrated with an EBBJT.
  • A readout circuit was fabricated using a 0.35-um CMOS 2P4M process, operating at 3.3V.
  • The biosensor's performance was evaluated across a dynamic range of 1.4 to 64 mg/dl in a 10 mM phosphate buffer solution.

Main Results:

  • The urea biosensor demonstrated a sensitivity of approximately 65.8 mV/pUrea within the dynamic range.
  • The fabricated CMOS readout circuit occupied a small area (1.0 mm × 0.9 mm).
  • The study analyzed the effect of different pH values on biosensor performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed urea biosensor based on EBBJT shows promising performance for urea detection.
  • The integration of urease immobilization and CMOS technology offers a pathway for miniaturized and sensitive biosensing applications.
  • Further characterization and optimization can enhance the clinical applicability of this biosensor.