Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Electrical immunosensor for detecting fetal red blood cells with potential diagnosis of fetomaternal hemorrhage.

Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2025
Same author

Gold Nanoparticle-Based Microfluidic Chips for Capture and Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells.

Biosensors·2023
Same author

Recent Advances in Functional Nanomaterials for Diagnostic and Sensing Using Self-Assembled Monolayers.

International journal of molecular sciences·2023
Same author

Detection of Prostate Cancer Biomarker PCA3 by Using Aptasensors.

Current medicinal chemistry·2022
Same author

A global pollutant (PVC-polyvinyl chloride) applied as heavy metal binder from aqueous samples: green principles from synthesis to application.

Environmental technology·2021
Same author

Increased Intraspecies Diversity in <i>Escherichia coli</i> Biofilms Promotes Cellular Growth at the Expense of Matrix Production.

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 25, 2026

NiO Nanoflowers for Non-Enzymatic Amperometric Detection of Glucose
10:47

NiO Nanoflowers for Non-Enzymatic Amperometric Detection of Glucose

Published on: December 30, 2025

271

Glucose biosensor based on multisegment nanowires exhibiting reversible magnetic control.

Gislaine P Gerola1, Giovanna S Takahashi1, Geraldo G Perez1

  • 1Institute of Bioscience, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UNESP, Botucatu-SP, Brazil.

Talanta
|August 17, 2014
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a novel glucose biosensor using magnetic nanowires for amperometric detection. The developed sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and selectivity, enabling accurate blood sugar monitoring in human serum samples.

Keywords:
BiosensorNanowires orientationReversible modulation

More Related Videos

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications
11:25

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Published on: April 21, 2016

10.2K
Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions
12:20

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Published on: July 22, 2013

17.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2026

NiO Nanoflowers for Non-Enzymatic Amperometric Detection of Glucose
10:47

NiO Nanoflowers for Non-Enzymatic Amperometric Detection of Glucose

Published on: December 30, 2025

271
Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications
11:25

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Published on: April 21, 2016

10.2K
Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions
12:20

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Published on: July 22, 2013

17.7K

Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanomaterials Science
  • Biosensor Technology

Background:

  • Electrochemical detection of glucose is crucial for diabetes management.
  • Developing selective and sensitive glucose biosensors remains a challenge.
  • Nanomaterials offer unique properties for enhanced biosensor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an amperometric glucose biosensor utilizing oriented nanowires with magnetic switching.
  • To investigate the magnetoswitchable control of the bioelectrochemical process.
  • To evaluate the performance and applicability of the developed biosensor for real-world samples.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of nanowires via controlled electrochemical deposition.
  • Characterization using scanning electron microscopy.
  • Electrochemical analysis including cyclic voltammetry and amperometry.
  • Magnetic switching for controlling the bioelectrochemical process.

Main Results:

  • Achieved linear amperometric response for glucose detection from 0.1 to 16.0 mmol L(-1).
  • Demonstrated high sensitivity (81 μA mM(-1)) and a low detection limit (4.8×10(-8) mol L(-1)).
  • Exhibited excellent reproducibility, selectivity, and minimal interference from common biological molecules.
  • Successfully applied to detect blood glucose in human serum samples with results comparable to clinical assays.

Conclusions:

  • Oriented nanowires with magnetic switching provide an effective platform for glucose biosensing.
  • The developed biosensor offers a promising tool for accurate and reliable blood glucose monitoring.
  • This technology has potential for point-of-care diagnostics and personalized health management.