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Development and Practical Application of Glucose Biosensor Based on Dendritic Gold Nanostructures Modified by
Natalija German1, Anton Popov1,2, Arunas Ramanavicius2,3
1Department of Immunology, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Biosensors
|August 25, 2022
Summary
This study developed a novel glucose biosensor using gold nanostructures and enzymes immobilized on graphite electrodes. Polypyrrole modification enhanced sensitivity and lowered detection limits for accurate glucose measurement.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Nanomaterials Science
- Biosensor Technology
Background:
- Development of sensitive and reliable glucose biosensors is crucial for diabetes management.
- Electrochemical modification of electrodes with nanostructures can improve biosensor performance.
- Enzyme immobilization is key for specific and efficient glucose detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and optimize a glucose biosensor using electrochemically modified graphite rod electrodes.
- To investigate the effect of dendritic gold nanostructures (DGNs) and polymer coatings on biosensor performance.
- To compare polyaniline (PANI) and polypyrrole (Ppy) for enhanced glucose detection.
Main Methods:
- Electrochemical modification of graphite rod (GR) electrodes with dendritic gold nanostructures (DGNs).
- Immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOx) with phenazine methosulfate (PMS) mediator.
- Enzymatic synthesis of polyaniline (PANI) or polypyrrole (Ppy) layers on GOx/DGNs/GR electrodes.
- Performance evaluation using constant potential amperometry (CPA) for glucose concentration determination.
Main Results:
- Polypyrrole (Ppy) modification resulted in a more sensitive glucose biosensor with a lower limit of detection (LOD) compared to polyaniline (PANI).
- The Ppy/GOx/DGNs/GR biosensor exhibited high sensitivity (59.4 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻²), a wide linear range (up to 19.9 mmol L⁻¹), and a low LOD (0.070 mmol L⁻¹).
- The developed biosensor demonstrated good repeatability (8.01%) and storage stability (33 days), with successful testing in biological samples and beverages.
Conclusions:
- Enzymatically synthesized polypyrrole provides superior performance for glucose biosensor fabrication compared to polyaniline.
- The developed Ppy/GOx/DGNs/GR glucose biosensor is a promising tool for accurate and reliable glucose monitoring.
- The study highlights the potential of nanomaterial and polymer modification for advanced biosensor applications.
