Electrochemiluminescent sensor for clinical analysis based on Carbon Nanotube electrodes

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Presented application is based on the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for biomolecular analysis using electrochemiluminescence (ECL) detection technique. For this purpose we have grown self standing cylinder-shaped blocks of Multi wall CNTs (MWCNTs) by means of a catalytic chemical vapour deposition system, fed by gases formed in consequence of the co-evaporation of camphor (carbon precursor) and ferrocene (metal catalyst) in a nitrogen atmosphere. The blocks were subsequently back-contacted and encapsulated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as electrical insulator and sealant for their use as voltammetric electrodes. A ruthenium-complex solution was used as ECL label. The experiments show that by using MWCNTs electrodes it is possible to obtain a great increase in detection limit compared to usual Au electrodes and the reproducibility in ECL signal can be achieved.

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Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2010: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy
Published: June 21, 2010
Pages: 110 - 113
Industry sectors: Medical & Biotech | Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topics: Chemical, Physical & Bio-Sensors, Diagnostics & Bioimaging
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3415-2