Folic Acid Determination Using Electrochemical Sensors
Leila Mirmoghtadaie1, Nahal Shamaeizadeh2, Nooshin Mirzanasiri3
1Department of Food Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|November 26, 2015
Summary
Sensitive folic acid (FA) detection is crucial for human health. Microfabricated electrochemical (EC) sensors offer a sensitive, portable solution for identifying low FA concentrations.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Folic acid (FA) is an essential water-soluble vitamin vital for human health.
- FA deficiency can lead to various health issues, necessitating accurate detection methods.
- Conventional FA determination methods have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of simple and sensitive methods for folic acid determination.
- To introduce microfabricated electrochemical (EC) sensors as a modern analytical technique.
Main Methods:
- Development of microfabricated electrochemical (EC) sensors.
- Utilizing Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for sensor fabrication.
Main Results:
- EC sensors offer high sensitivity and portability.
- These sensors provide improved performance and spatial resolution.
- Low power consumption and integration capabilities are key advantages.
Conclusions:
- Microfabricated EC sensors are suitable for identifying low concentrations of analytes like FA.
- These sensors overcome limitations of conventional methods.
- The technology enables sensitive detection in diverse mediums.
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