A novel electrochemical impedance biosensor based on plasma-polymerized films for detection of biotin

摘要

An electrochemical impedance biosensor was proposed for the detection of small molecule biotin based on the plasma-polymerized films (PPF) and the bioaffinity difference between an analyte (biotin) and an analogue compound (HABA) in binding avidin. Avidin formed a metastable complex with 2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)azo]benzoic acid (HABA) immobilized on the electrode surface. When the sensor contacts a sample solution containing biotin, the avidin was released from the sensor surface to form a more stable complex with biotin in solution. The impedance spectra change recorded is proportional to the desorbed mass of avidin, and there is a clear mathematic relationship between the impedance change and the biotin concentration.