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Robust and Sensitive Electrochemical Biosensor Based on Cascade Interface Engineering for piRNA Detection in Breast
Xinyu Zhang1,2, Rubing Xiong1,2, Zijie Li2
1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, No. 63 Duobao Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong510150, P. R. China.
We developed a novel interface for electrochemical sensors using polydopamine, MXene, and gold nanoparticles. This robust design enhances sensitivity and stability for point-of-care diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Point-of-care electrochemical sensors need high sensitivity, mechanical robustness, and stability.
- Achieving these simultaneously at nanostructured interfaces is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To engineer a high-performance electrochemical sensing interface.
- To improve sensitivity, robustness, and stability for point-of-care applications.
Main Methods:
- A cascade interfacial engineering strategy using plasma-synthesized polydopamine (PDA), MXene nanosheets, and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs).
- One-minute plasma process for PDA interlayer, followed by in situ electrodeposition of MXene and AuNPs.
- Integration with catalytic hairpin assembly and a portable printed circuit board.
Main Results:
- A mechanically resilient, highly conductive nanocomposite electrode with enhanced electroactive surface area and electron transport.
- Ultrasensitive nucleic acid detection down to femtomolar levels (LODs 0.14, 0.44, 0.06 fM).
- High reproducibility (RSD as low as 2.05%) and reliable analysis of clinical serum samples.
Conclusions:
- The developed interface engineering strategy significantly enhances electrode performance and stability.
- This approach advances the design of robust, scalable point-of-care electrochemical systems.
- Establishes a generalizable paradigm for stabilizing nanomaterial-modified electrodes.
