Biao Zhao , Yingxian Xue , Yixiao Li , Min Li , Zuxing Zhang , Xuming Zhang , Aoqun Jian
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Abstract
Improving the sensitivity of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors is a crucial field of research, as it enables the detection of lower concentrations of analytes and smaller biomolecular interactions. This study developed a novel Fano resonance (FR) sensor with exceptional sensitivity and figure of merit (FOM) by combining graphene oxide (GO) with a plasmonic silver film-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrid nanostructure. The results demonstrated that the FR-GO sensor achieved an average refractive index (RI) sensitivity of 33.6 μm/RIU, representing a 20.53 % improvement over the FR sensor (27.9 μm/RIU). Additionally, the FOM increased by 36.25 %, reaching a maximum of 2383.82 RUI−1, which was two orders of magnitude higher than traditional SPR sensors. To evaluate its practical application, the sensor was used to detect carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a tumor biomarker. The proposed sensor exhibited a measurement sensitivity of 5.2 nm/(ng/ml) and a limit of detection (LOD) of 63.5 pg/ml. Furthermore, the method demonstrated good selectivity, reproducibility, and stability. The enhanced sensitivity and FOM of this sensor design have the potential to advance early disease detection and biomolecular interaction studies.
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Sensors & Actuators, B: Chemical is an international journal focused on the research and development of chemical transducers. It covers chemical sensors and biosensors, chemical actuators, and analytical microsystems. The journal is interdisciplinary, aiming to publish original works showcasing substantial advancements beyond the current state of the art in these fields, with practical applicability to solving meaningful analytical problems. Review articles are accepted by invitation from an Editor of the journal.