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  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanomaterials Science
  • Biosensor Technology

Background:

  • Ascorbic acid (AA) sensing is crucial for various applications.
  • Existing biosensors often require external power sources.
  • Development of self-powered, quantitative sensors is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a nanocarbon-based anode for sensing ascorbic acid (AA).
  • To create a self-powered biosensor system utilizing the developed anode.
  • To demonstrate a quantitative, electrochromic readout for analyte concentration.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a nanocarbon-based anode for AA oxidation at low overpotential.
  • Integration of the anode with a biocathode to form an ascorbic acid/O2 biofuel cell.
  • Coupling the biofuel cell with a Prussian blue electrochromic display for visual readout.

Main Results:

  • The nanocarbon anode enabled low overpotential oxidation of AA, suitable for biofuel cell integration.
  • A self-powered biosensor was successfully constructed, functioning as an ascorbic acid/O2 biofuel cell.
  • The Prussian blue display showed a concentration-dependent color change (blue to transparent) upon AA oxidation, enabling quantitative measurement.
  • The sensor system was validated by measuring AA concentration in orange juice.
  • The electrochromic display demonstrated effective regeneration via the biocathode.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nanocarbon anode facilitates the creation of self-powered biosensors.
  • The first self-powered electrochromic sensor providing quantitative analyte information has been realized.
  • This sensor technology offers a template for developing cost-effective, miniaturizable sensors for diverse analytes.