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Modular field-effect transistor (FET) biosensors use hydrogel stamps for bioreceptors, enabling real-time, label-free detection. This design allows easy reprogramming and 3D printing for customizable biosensor production.

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  • Bioelectronics
  • Biosensor technology
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Field-effect transistors (FETs) offer label-free biochemical signal detection.
  • Direct immobilization of bioreceptors on FETs limits sensor flexibility and reusability.
  • A modular approach is needed to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a modular FET biosensor design with separate, reversible biorecognition and transducer modules.
  • To demonstrate the functionality and reprogrammability of these modular biosensors.
  • To explore the potential for 3D printing and customization of modular biosensors.

Main Methods:

  • Designed modular FET biosensors with hydrogel "stamps" for bioreceptor immobilization.
  • Utilized penicillinase- and urease-encoded hydrogel modules for specific analyte detection.
  • Investigated hydrogel porosity (PEG vs. gelatin) to control sensing kinetics for different molecule sizes.
  • Explored 3D printing for fabricating standardized biorecognition modules.

Main Results:

  • Achieved label-free detection of penicillin down to 0.25 mM using a penicillinase hydrogel module.
  • Demonstrated successful reprogramming of sensing modality on a single FET device by sequential module integration without cross-contamination.
  • Showcased controlled access and detection of large molecules (poly-l-lysine) using gelatin hydrogels with specific porosity.
  • Validated the potential for 3D printing modular biosensors for cost-effective, customizable production.

Conclusions:

  • Modular FET biosensors with hydrogel biorecognition modules offer enhanced reprogrammability, regeneration, and handling.
  • This design enables precise control over sensing kinetics and detection of various analytes.
  • The modularity and 3D printing compatibility pave the way for personalized, multiplexed biosensor applications.
  • This generic concept advances modular bioelectronics and hybrid device development.