Sanginario A., Demarchi D., Giorcelli M., Castellino M.
Politecnico di Torino, IT
Keywords: carbon nanotubes, ECL, electrochemical sensor, electrode, ruthenium
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.
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