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ABSTRACT: Silver nanostructures of different morphologies including well-defined dendrites were synthesized on an Au substrate by a simple surfactant-free method without using any template. The morphology of the material was investigated by field-emission transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The crystal nature of the dendritic nanostructure was revealed from their X-ray diffraction and electron diffraction patterns. Effects of applied potential, electrolysis time, and the solution concentration were studied. The possible formation mechanism of the dendritic morphology was discussed from the aspects of kinetics and thermodynamics based on the experiment results. The H(2)O(2) electroreduction ability of the dendritic materials was characterized. Use of silver dendrite-modified electrode as H(2)O(2) sensor was also demonstrated.
Langmuir 02/2012; 28(11):5218-26. · 4.19 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A silver nanowires modified platinum (Ag NWs/Pt) electrode was developed for simultaneous and selective determination of chloride, bromide and iodide ions by cyclic voltammetry in aqueous solutions. Silver nanowires were synthesized by an l-cysteine-assisted poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP)-mediated polyol route. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were employed to investigate the prepared nanowires. The intrinsic high surface area and the fast electron transfer rate ascribed from the nanowire structure could further improve halide detection performance. The determination was based on measurement of the well-separated oxidation peak currents of respective silver halides formed on the surface of silver during an anodic potential sweep. The concentration range was linear from 50 μM to 20.2mM for bromide and iodide and 200 μM to 20.2mM for chloride, and the sensitivity was 0.059 μA/mM, 0.042 μA/mM and 0.032 μA/mM for chloride, bromide and iodide, respectively. The correlation coefficient was 0.999 in each case. The Ag NWs/Pt electrode offered a useful platform for the development of a highly sensitive halide sensor.
Talanta 05/2011; 84(3):673-8. · 3.79 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel noncovalent approach was developed for the functionalization of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) using the hydrophobin, HFBI. Owing to the amphipathic nature, HFBI can be adopted onto the surface of MWNTs to form HFBI-MWNTs nanocomposite with good dispersion in water. The HFBI-MWNTs nanocomposite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and water contact angle measurements (WCA). Furthermore, a glucose biosensor was developed based on HFBI-MWNTs by a one-step casting method. The resulting biosensor displayed high sensitivity, wider linear range, low detection limit, and fast response for glucose detection, which implicated that the HFBI-MWNTs nanocomposite film holds great promise in the design of electrochemical devices, such as sensors and biosensors.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 11/2010; 26(3):1104-8. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel strategy to fabricate hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) sensor was developed based on multi-wall carbon nanotube/silver nanoparticle nanohybrids (MWCNT/Ag nanohybrids) modified gold electrode. The process to synthesize MWCNT/Ag nanohybrids was facile and efficient. In the presence of carboxyl groups functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were in situ generated from AgNO(3) aqueous solution and readily attached to the MWCNTs convex surfaces at room temperature, without any additional reducing reagent or irradiation treatment. The formation of MWCNT/Ag nanohybrids product was observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM), and the electrochemical properties of MWCNT/Ag nanohybrids modified gold electrode were characterized by electrochemical measurements. The results showed that this sensor had a favorable catalytic ability for the reduction of H(2)O(2). The resulted sensor could detect H(2)O(2) in a linear range of 0.05-17 mM with a detection limit of 5x10(-7)M at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3. The sensitivity was calculated as 1.42 microA/mM at a potential of -0.2 V. Additionally, it exhibited good reproducibility, long-term stability and negligible interference of ascorbic acid (AA), uric acid (UA), and acetaminophen (AP).
Talanta 12/2009; 80(2):1029-33. · 3.79 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Many processes in living cells have electrochemical characteristics that are suitable for measurement by potentiometric biosensors. Potentiometric biosensors allow non-invasive, real time monitoring of the extracellular environment changes by measuring the potential at cell/sensor interface. This can be used as an indicator for overall cell cytotoxicity. The present work employs a potentiometric sensor array to investigate the cytotoxicity of hydroquinone to cultured mammalian V79 cells. Various electrode substrates (Au, PPy-HQ and PPy-PS) used for cell growth were designed and characterized. The controllable release of hydroquinone from PPy substrates was studied. Our results showed that hydroquinone exposure affected cell proliferation and delayed cell growth and attachment in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, we have shown that exposure of V79 cells to hydroquinone at low doses (i.e. 5 microM) for more than 15 h allows V79 cells to gain enhanced adaptability to survive exposure to high toxic HQ doses afterwards. Compared with traditional methods, the potentiometric biosensor not only provides non-invasive and real time monitoring of the cellular reactions but also is more sensitive for in vitro cytotoxicity study. By real time and non-invasive monitoring of the extracellular potential in vitro, the potentiometric sensor system represents a promising biosensor system for drug discovery.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 10/2009; 25(6):1356-62. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel glucose biosensor was developed, based on the immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOD) with cross-linking in the matrix of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on a Pt electrode, which was modified with gold nanoparticles decorated Pb nanowires (GNPs-Pb NWs). Pb nanowires (Pb NWs) were synthesized by an L-cysteine-assisted self-assembly route, and then gold nanoparticles (GNPs) were attached onto the nanowire surface through -SH-Au specific interaction. The morphological characterization of GNPs-Pb NWs was examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used to study and to optimize the electrochemical performance of the resulting biosensor. The synergistic effect of Pb NWs and GNPs made the biosensor exhibit excellent electrocatalytic activity and good response performance to glucose. The effects of pH and applied potential on the amperometric response of the biosensor have been systemically studied. In pH 7.0, the biosensor showed the sensitivity of 135.5 microA mM(-1) cm(-2), the detection limit of 2 microM (S/N=3), and the response time <5 s with a linear range of 5-2200 microM. Furthermore, the biosensor exhibits good reproducibility, long-term stability and relative good anti-interference.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 06/2009; 25(1):142-6. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Hydrophobins are small fungal proteins which self-assemble on interfaces and significantly change the surface wettability. The self-assembled film of hydrophobin HFBI on a gold surface improved the surface hydrophilicity with water contact angle changing from 73.8+/-1.8 degrees to 45.3+/-1.4 degrees . A quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) analysis indicated that the HFBI coverage density on a gold surface was 588 ng cm(-2), and the self-assembled film remained stable under different pH values ranging from 1 to 13. A hydrophilic protein such as choline oxidase (ChOx) was then successfully immobilized on the HFBI modified gold surface. To evaluate the bioactivity of immobilized enzyme, an amperometric choline biosensor was constructed based on the Gold/HFBI/ChOx electrode, which produced as large as 4578.27 nA response current by 0.238 microg immobilized ChOx, when saturated by choline substrate. Comparing with our choline biosensors previously reported, the HFBI self-assembled film exhibited excellent capability to preserve the bioactivity of ChOx, hence a great potential in electrochemical biosensing is suggested.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces 02/2009; 71(1):102-6. · 2.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel amperometric glucose biosensor based on the nine layers of multilayer films composed of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), gold nanoparticles (GNp) and glucose oxidase (GOD) was developed for the specific detection of glucose. MWCNTs were chemically modified with the H(2)SO(4)-HNO(3) pretreatment to introduce carboxyl groups which were used to interact with the amino groups of poly(allylamine) (PAA) and cysteamine via 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide/N-hydroxysuccinimide cross-linking reaction, respectively. A cleaned Pt electrode was immersed in PAA, MWCNTs, cysteamine and GNp, respectively, followed by the adsorption of GOD, assembling the one layer of multilayer films on the surface of Pt electrode (GOD/GNp/MWCNTs/Pt electrode). Repeating the above process could assemble different layers of multilayer films on the Pt electrode. PBS washing was applied at the end of each assembly deposition for dissociating the weak adsorption. Film assembling and characterization were studied by transmission electron microscopy and quartz crystal microbalance, and properties of the resulting glucose biosensors were measured by electrochemical measurements. The marked electrocatalytic activity of Pt electrode based on multilayer films toward H(2)O(2) produced during GOD enzymatic reactions with glucose permitted effective low-potential amperometric measurement of glucose. Taking the sensitivity and selectivity into consideration, the applied potential of 0.35 V versus Ag/AgCl was chosen for the oxidation detection of H(2)O(2) in this work. Among the resulting glucose biosensors, the biosensor based on nine layers of multilayer films was best. It showed a wide linear range of 0.1-10mM glucose, with a remarkable sensitivity of 2.527 microA/mM, a detection limit of 6.7 microM estimated at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3 and fast response time (within 7s). Moreover, it exhibited good reproducibility, long-term stability and the negligible interferences of ascorbic acid, uric acid and acetaminophen. The study can provide a feasible approach on developing new kinds of oxidase-based amperometric biosensors, and can be used as an illustration for constructing various hybrid structures.
Biosensors and Bioelectronics 07/2007; 22(12):2854-60. · 5.60 Impact Factor
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Bao-Yan Wu,
Yan-Yan Wang,
Xin-Sheng Wang,
Xia Qin,
Sha Li,
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ABSTRACT: Hydrophobins are a family of natural self-assembling proteins with high biocompability, which are apt to form strong and ordered assembly onto many kinds of surfaces. These physical-chemical and biological properties make hydrophobins suitable for surface modification and biomolecule immobilization purposes. A class II hydrophobin HFBI was used as enzyme immobilization matrix on platinum electrode to construct amperometric glucose biosensor. Permeability of HFBI self-assembling film was optimized by selecting the proper HFBI concentration for electrode modification, in order to allow H(2)O(2) permeating while prevent interfering compounds accessing. HFBI self-assembly and glucose oxidase (GOx) immobilization was monitored by quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), and characterization of the modified electrode surface was obtained by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The resulting glucose biosensors showed rapid response time within 6s, limits of detection of 0.09 mM glucose (signal-to-noise ratio=3), wide linear range from 0.5 to 20mM, high sensitivity of 4.214 x 10(-3)AM(-1)cm(-2), also well selectivity, reproducibility and lifetime. The all-protein modified biosensor exhibited especially high efficiency of enzyme utilization, producing at most 712 microA responsive current for per unit activity of GOx. This work provided a promising new immobilization matrix with high biocompatibility and adequate electroactivity for further research in biosensing and other surface functionalizing.
Biosensors and Bioelectronics 07/2007; 22(12):3021-7. · 5.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel amperometric choline biosensor has been fabricated with choline oxidase (ChOx) immobilized by the sol-gel method on
the surface of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) modified platinum electrode to improve the sensitivity and the anti-interferential
property of the sensor. By analyzing the electrocatalytic activity of the modified electrode by MWCNT, it was found that MWCNT
could not only improve the current response to H2O2 but also decrease the electrocatalytic potential. The effects of experimental variables such as the buffer solutions, pH
and the amount of loading enzyme were investigated for the optimum analytical performance. This sensor shows sensitive determination
of choline with a linear range from 5.0 × 10−6 to 1.0 × 10−4 mol/L when the operating pH and potential are 7.2 and 0.15 V, respectively. The detection limit of choline was 5.0 × 10−7 mol/L. Selectivity for choline was 9.48 μA·(mmol/L)−1. The biosensor exhibits excellent anti-interferential property and good stability, retaining 85% of its original current
value even after a month. It has been applied to the determination of choline in human serum.
Frontiers of Chemistry in China 03/2007; 2(2):146-150.
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ABSTRACT: A new strategy for fabricating glucose biosensor was presented by layer-by-layer assembled chitosan (CS)/gold nanoparticles (GNp)/glucose oxidase (GOD) multilayer films modified Pt electrode. First, a cleaned Pt electrode was immersed in poly(allylamine) (PAA), and then transferred to GNp, followed by the adsorption of GOD (GOD/GNp/PAA/Pt). Second, the GOD/GNp/PAA/Pt electrode was immersed in CS, and then transferred to GNp, followed by the adsorption of GOD (GOD/GNp/CS/GOD/GNp/PAA/Pt). Third, different layers of multilayer films modified Pt electrodes were assembled by repeating the second process. Film assembling and characterization were studied by quart crystal microbalance, and properties of the resulting glucose biosensors were measured by electrochemical measurements. The results confirmed that the assembling process of multilayer films was simple to operate, the immobilized GOD displayed an excellent catalytic property to glucose, and GNp in the biosensing interface efficiently improved the electron transfer between analyte and electrode surface. The amperometric response of the biosensors uniformly increased from one to six layers of multilayer films, and then reached saturation after the seven layers. Among the resulting biosensors, the biosensor based on the six layers of multilayer films was best. It showed a wide linear range of 0.5-16 mM, with a detection limit of 7.0 microM estimated at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3, fast response time (within 8s). Moreover, it exhibited good reproducibility, long-term stability and interference free. This method can be used for constructing other thin films, which is a universal immobilization method for biosensor fabrication.
Biosensors and Bioelectronics 02/2007; 22(6):838-44. · 5.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An amperometric choline biosensor was developed by immobilizing choline oxidase (ChOx) in a layer-by-layer (LBL) multilayer film on a platinum (Pt) electrode modified with Prussian blue (PB). 6-O-Ethoxytrimethylammoniochitosan chloride (EACC) was used to prepare the ChOx LBL films. The choline biosensor was used at 0.0V versus Ag/AgCl to detect choline and exhibited good characteristics such as relative low detection limit (5x10(-7)M), short response time (within 10s), high sensitivity (88.6muAmM(-1)cm(-2)) and a good selectivity. The results were explained based on the ultrathin nature of the LBL films and the low operating potential that could be due to the efficient catalytic reduction of H(2)O(2) by PB. In addition, the effects of pH, temperature and applied potential on the amperometric response of choline biosensor were evaluated. The apparent Michaelis-Menten constant was found to be (0.083+/-0.001)x10(-3)M. The biosensor showed excellent long-term storage stability, which originates from a strong adsorption of ChOx in the EACC multilayer film. When the present choline biosensor was applied to the analysis of phosphatidylcholine in serum samples, the measurement values agreed satisfactorily with those by a hospital method.
Talanta 12/2006; 70(4):852-8. · 3.79 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We report here the development of an optical biosensor based on the resonant mirror for kinetic analysis of soluble Interleukin-1 receptor I (sIL-1R I) in solution binding to immobilized Interleukin-1alpha (IL-1alpha). IL-1alpha was immobilized through its surface amine groups via amide bonds with the carboxyl groups of the carboxymethyl dextran (CMD) on cuvette surface. The interaction of sIL-1R I and IL-1alpha was monitored in real time. Evaluation of the binding curves allowed the analysis of the binding kinetics. The linear range of sIL-1R I in solution was over a range of 100-1600nM (R=0.9962). Equilibrium dissociation constant (K(D)) was derived by Scatchard plot analysis for sIL-1R I binding to immobilized IL-1alpha. For this assay, the K(D) was 2.6x10(-6)M. The CMD cuvette modified by IL-1alpha was successfully regenerated using 10mM HCl, and the same sensing surface was used repeatedly for the interaction analysis.
Talanta 11/2006; 70(3):485-8. · 3.79 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The interaction between propyl gallate (PG) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) was studied by using an optical biosensor. ET-1 was biotinylated and then immobilized onto the biotin surface of the IAsys cuvette via the avidin–biotin system. PG was injected into the cuvette, and the resonant angle shift caused by the binding of PG to the immobilized ET-1 was recorded. The results showed that PG bound ET-1 specifically. ET-1 will provide another target that PG can act on besides thromboxane A2 (TXA2) in vivo. The IAsys biosensor offers an effective way and a new clue to the study of the interaction of PG with the cytokine/receptor system.
Sensor Letters 11/2005; 3(4):296-299. · 0.82 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To study the effects of propyl gallate on the interaction of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) with its soluble receptor, sTNFR-I.
Interactions between TNF-alpha and sTNFR-I were analyzed using an IAsys biosensor. sTNFR-I was immobilized on the carboxymethyl dextran (CMD) surface of the IAsys biosensor cuvettes, and TNF-alpha preincubated with different concentrations of propyl gallate was added to the cuvettes. The resonant angle shift caused by the binding between TNF-alpha and sTNFR-I was then recorded.
sTNFR-I was immobilized on the CMD surface at a density of 2.76 ng/mm(2). TNF-alpha then bound the immobilized sTNFR-I specifically, and propyl gallate was able to enhance the binding between TNF-alpha and sTNFR-I in a dose-dependent manner.
The binding between TNF-alpha and sTNFR-I is one of the targets that propyl gallate can act on in vivo. The IAsys biosensor offers a new clue as to the study on the mechanisms of action of propyl gallate.
Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 11/2005; 26(10):1212-6. · 1.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Aim: To study the effects of propyl gallate on the interaction of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) with its soluble receptor, sTNFR-I.Methods: Interactions between TNF-α and sTNFR-I were analyzed using an IAsys biosensor. sTNFR-I was immobilized on the carboxymethyl dextran (CMD) surface of the IAsys biosensor cuvettes, and TNF-α preincubated with different concentrations of propyl gallate was added to the cuvettes. The resonant angle shift caused by the binding between TNF-α and sTNFR-I was then recorded.Results: sTNFR-I was immobilized on the CMD surface at a density of 2.76 ng/mm2. TNF-α then bound the immobilized sTNFR-I specifically, and propyl gallate was able to enhance the binding between TNF-α and sTNFR-I in a dose-dependent manner.Conclusion: The binding between TNF-α and sTNFR-I is one of the targets that propyl gallate can act on in vivo. The IAsys biosensor offers a new clue as to the study on the mechanisms of action of propyl gallate.
Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 09/2005; 26(10):1212 - 1216. · 1.95 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An acetylcholine (ACh) biosensor has been fabricated with bienzymes/poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) multilayer film-modified platinum (Pt) electrodes by a layer-by-layer technique (LBL). The ACh biosensor was optimized and the properties are described. This ACh biosensor was used for the detection of organophosphate pesticide trichlorfon. The detection limits (found 0.001 μg/mL for trichlorfon) make it possible to detect the pollutants. This simple protocol of biosensor preparation, high sensitivity and stability are very promising for the determination of environmental pollutants in field conditions.
Electroanalysis 05/2005; 17(14):1285 - 1290. · 2.87 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A new biocomposite, fabricated by incorporating lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) within a graphite-epoxy matrix, is used as a polishable (renewable) and robust biosensor for lactate. Highly sensitive and rapid amperometric biosensing is accomplished at relatively low potentials. The regeneration capability of the biocomposite probe circumvents problems of surface fouling inherent to the detection of NADH. Flow injection detection of lactate, with a sample throughput of 60/h, detection limit of 5 × 10−4 M, precision of 2.5% (RSD for n = 40), and linearity up to 2 × 10−2 M, is illustrated.
Electroanalysis 04/2005; 6(10):850 - 854. · 2.87 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To study the targeted point and mechanism of the function of the blood-activating and stasis-removing Chinese drugs, Paeoniae Radix 801(PR801) in its cardiovascular protective effects and its specific binding with endothelin 1 (ET-1) as well as the dynamics of the two's interactive function by means of using affinity biosensors: IAsys Plus and quartz crystal microbalance (IAQCM).
ET-1 was immobilized on the surfaces of IAQCM by using the new surface modification methods. The PR801 in the solution was detected by modified substrates and the specific binding between PR801 and ET-1 was studied.
The curves went up or down after adding PR801. There is specific binding between PR801 and ET-1. The bound mass were 0.458 ng/mm(2) and 133.54 ng/cm(2), respectively. There exists relatively good stability with these two methods.
The affinity biosensors: IAQCM can be used to study the interaction mechanism between PR801 and ET-1, providing a new way to study the interaction mechanism of TCM. PR801 can bind ET-1 specifically in the experiments. Therefore, ET-1 is another target that PR801 can bind specifically besides thromboxane A(2).
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 04/2005; 11(1):37-40. · 0.80 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Chitosan (CS) was employed successfully for preparing layer-by-layer thin films in which glucose oxidase (GOx) is immobilized for the application to a glucose biosensor. CS and GOx were deposited alternately on the surface of a platinum (Pt) electrode or a quartz crystal to form the CS/GOx multilayer films. Negatively charged GOx molecules were adsorbed on the surface of polycationic CS film through electrostatic force of attraction. The thickness of the (CS/GOx) bilayer was estimated from gravimetric data to be ca. 9 nm. GOx was catalytically active, even in the multilayer films. The CS/GOx multilayer film-modified Pt electrode showed an amperometric response to glucose in the normal and diabetic level.
Sensor Letters 05/2004; 2(2):102-105. · 0.82 Impact Factor
