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Eduardo M Richter^1,2, Diego P Rocha^1,2, Rafael M Cardoso²

¹Faculty of Science and Engineering , Manchester Metropolitan University , Chester Street , Manchester , M1 5GD , United Kingdom.

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A novel 3D-printed electrochemical sensing platform was developed using fused deposition modeling. This cost-effective, fully additively manufactured system demonstrates high performance for analyzing analytes like dopamine.

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Analytical Chemistry
Materials Science
Electrochemistry

Background:

Conventional electrochemical sensors often involve complex fabrication processes and expensive materials.
There is a growing need for accessible and customizable sensing platforms in various analytical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a completely additively manufactured (AM) electrochemical sensing platform.
To evaluate the performance of this 3D-printed system for detecting model analytes.

Main Methods:

Utilized a low-cost fused deposition modeling 3D printer to fabricate both conductive electrodes and the electrochemical cell.
Developed conductive electrodes using a carbon black/polylactic acid filament and a pseudo-reference electrode with silver ink.
Optimized working electrode performance through polishing and electrochemical activation in NaOH solution.

Main Results:

The AM electrochemical system showed excellent performance for detecting dopamine, with high repeatability (RSD = 0.4%) and a low limit of detection (0.1 μmol L⁻¹).
Electrochemical activation significantly improved the sensitivity and voltammetric response for various model analytes.
The performance was comparable or superior to commercial glassy carbon and screen-printed carbon electrodes.

Conclusions:

Additive manufacturing offers a viable and cost-effective approach for creating complete electrochemical sensing platforms.
The developed 3D-printed sensor represents a significant advancement for analytical chemistry applications.
This technology enables rapid prototyping and customization of electrochemical devices.