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Single-Electrode High-Throughput Dual-Color Electrochemiluminescence Array Biosensor: Portable Parallel Screening of
Yuting Du1, Yuanzhen Ning1, Wenya Zhang1
1Key Laboratory of Optic-Electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
Analytical Chemistry
|September 3, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a novel single-electrode electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensing platform for rapid marine pathogen detection. The high-throughput, dual-color system enables easy visual identification of bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biosensing Technology
- Environmental Monitoring
Background:
- Marine pathogens pose significant risks to public health and ecosystems.
- Existing methods for pathogen detection often lack high-throughput capabilities and portability.
- Development of rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective detection platforms is crucial for effective monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an innovative single-electrode electrochemiluminescence (SEE) array biosensing imaging platform for high-throughput marine pathogen monitoring.
- To achieve dual-color ECL imaging detection of multiple marine pathogens simultaneously.
- To create a portable, low-cost, and user-friendly system for on-site screening.
Main Methods:
- Integration of highly luminous RuSiO2-Au and Lu@MIL-NH2 materials onto a 10-well microelectrode array.
- Utilizing a novel single-electrode system driven by potential difference induced by resistance, replacing traditional three-electrode systems.
- Incorporation of cyclic amplification technology to enhance sensitivity.
- Development of a red-blue dual-color ECL imaging detection strategy.
Main Results:
- Successful red-blue dual-color ECL imaging detection of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, distinguishable by the naked eye.
- Achieved a 10-fold increase in throughput compared to traditional methods due to the 10-well parallel detection design.
- Demonstrated high sensitivity with detection limits as low as 30.9 CFU/mL for E. coli and 25.1 CFU/mL for S. aureus.
- Simplified electrode structure, reduced costs, and enhanced portability and ease of operation.
Conclusions:
- The developed SEE array biosensing platform offers a high-throughput, portable, and cost-effective solution for on-site marine pathogen screening.
- The dual-color ECL imaging capability significantly enhances visual resolution and visibility for rapid identification.
- This work represents a breakthrough in ECL efficiency for biological and environmental assays, paving the way for advanced visualization analysis devices.
