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¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan.

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Summary

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A novel gradient waveguide thickness guided-mode resonance (GWT-GMR) biosensor simplifies portable biomolecule detection. This lab-on-a-chip device converts spectral to spatial information, enabling smartphone integration for point-of-care diagnostics.

Keywords:

guided-mode resonance label-free biosensor subwavelength grating

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Optoelectronics
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Portable biomolecule detection is crucial for point-of-care testing, driving lab-on-a-chip (LOC) development.
Conventional LOC assays often rely on fluorescence detection requiring external instruments, complicating miniaturization.
Existing optical biosensors may need complex coupling devices, hindering simple optical path design.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and develop a novel gradient waveguide thickness guided-mode resonance (GWT-GMR) biosensor.
To enable direct conversion of spectral information to spatial information for simplified detection.
To integrate optical biosensing onto a microfluidic chip for enhanced point-of-care applications.

Main Methods:

Development of a two-channel microfluidic chip incorporating GWT-GMR biosensors.
Utilizing GWT-GMR for label-free detection of model analytes (albumin and creatinine).
Recording output signals on a charge-coupled device without additional dispersive elements.

Main Results:

The GWT-GMR sensor successfully detected albumin and creatinine in buffer solutions.
Achieved a limit of detection of 2.92 μg/mL for albumin (0.8–500 μg/mL range).
Achieved a limit of detection of 12.05 μg/mL for creatinine (1–10,000 μg/mL range).

Conclusions:

The proposed GWT-GMR biosensor offers a simplified and miniaturized optical detection method.
Its design is suitable for clinical applications and integration with portable devices like smartphones.
This technology holds significant potential for future point-of-care diagnostic systems.