Gravimetric biosensors based on acoustic waves in thin polymer films
Most gravimetric biosensors use thin piezoelectric quartz crystals, either as resonating crystals (quartz crystal microbalance, QCM), or as bulk/surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices. In the majority of these the mass response is inversely proportional to the crystal thickness which, at a limit of abo...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Biosensors & bioelectronics 1993, Vol.8 (9), p.401-407 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Most gravimetric biosensors use thin piezoelectric quartz crystals, either as resonating crystals (quartz crystal microbalance, QCM), or as bulk/surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices. In the majority of these the mass response is inversely proportional to the crystal thickness which, at a limit of about 150 microns, gives inadequate sensitivity. A new system is described in which acoustic waves are launched in very thin (10 microns) tensioned polymer films to produce an oscillatory device. A theoretical equation for this system is almost identical to the well-known Sauerbrey equation used in the QCM method. Because the polymer films are so thin, a 30-fold increase in sensitivity is predicted and verified by adding known surface masses. Temperature sensitivity is a problem so a separate control sensor and careful temperature regulation are necessary. Preliminary results showing the real time binding of protein (IgG), a step towards immunosensor development, and the use of mass enhancing particles are presented. Inexpensive materials are used so disposable gravimetric biosensors may become feasible. |
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ISSN: | 0956-5663 1873-4235 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0956-5663(93)80024-J |