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| Author(s): |
Veloso, William B.
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Meloni, Gabriel N.
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Arantes, Iana V. S.
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Pradela-Filho, Lauro A.
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Munoz, Rodrigo A. A.
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Paixao, Thiago R. L. C.
Total Authors: 6
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | ANALYST; v. 149, n. 15, p. 11-pg., 2024-06-17. |
| Abstract | |
3D printing has attracted the interest of researchers due to its creative freedom, low cost, and ease of operation. Because of these features, this technology has produced different types of electroanalytical platforms. Despite their popularity, the thermoplastic composites used for electrode fabrication typically have high electrical resistance, resulting in devices with poor electrochemical performance. Herein, we propose a new strategy to improve the electrochemical performance of 3D-printed electrodes and to gain chemical selectivity towards glucose detection. The approach involves synthesising a nanostructured gold film using an infrared laser source directly on the surface of low-contact resistance 3D-printed electrodes. The laser parameters, such as power, focal distance, and beam scan rate, were carefully optimised for the modification steps. Scanning electronic microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the morphology and composition of the nanostructured gold film. After modification, the resulting electrodes were able to selectively detect glucose, encouraging their use for sensing applications. When compared with a gold disc electrode, the gold-modified 3D-printed electrode provided a 44-fold current increase for glucose oxidation. As proof of concept, the devices were utilised for the non-enzymatic catalytic determination of glucose in drink samples, demonstrating the gold film's catalytic nature and confirming the analytical applicability with more precise results than commercial glucometers. Deposition of a nanostructured gold film on the surface of 3D-printed electrodes by infrared laser photothermal treatment for non-enzymatic glucose detection. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/00205-8 - Miniaturized and/or microfluidic analytical devices for biological applications |
| Grantee: | Lauro Antonio Pradela Filho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |
| FAPESP's process: | 22/03382-0 - Wearable sensor for real time monitoring of drugs of abuse in human saliva |
| Grantee: | Gabriel Negrão Meloni |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/00800-3 - Functional nanoscale imaging of biological interfaces |
| Grantee: | Gabriel Negrão Meloni |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/15065-7 - Development of paper-based electrochemical systems aiming flow analysis of forensic samples |
| Grantee: | Iana Vitória Spadini Arantes |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |
| FAPESP's process: | 23/00246-1 - Miniaturized large-scale devices for in-situ analysis: fabrication, characterization and applications |
| Grantee: | Mauro Bertotti |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 22/11346-4 - 3D-printed microfluidic systems for biological analytical applications |
| Grantee: | Lauro Antonio Pradela Filho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor |