Title
Carbon nanotube labeled immunosensor for lateral flow diagnostics
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
12-11-2009
Abstract
This paper presents the development and demonstration of a new immunosensor utilizing multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) labeled antibodies on lateral flow system. The developed immunosensor utilizes the unique properties of carbon nanotubes coupled with highly specific biorecognition capabilities of antibodies for sensitive, low-concentration, and rapid detection mechanism. Carbon nano-tubes are excellent electrical conductors, and have chemical stability, color generation, and large surface area for multiple functionalizations. The immunosensor is composed of porous membranes used to immobilize bioreceptors and transport sample reagents in lateral direction by capillary action. MWCNTs are conjugated with antibodies to make specific binding at the capture line. Signal quantification is provided based on colorimetric and conductimetric measurements at the capture line. The immunosensor in this work can further provide the base for accurate and simple detection principle to meet the demands of point-of-care devices with fully integrated electrical detection scheme. ©2009 IEEE.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
TRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
First Page
971
Last Page
974
Recommended Citation
Abera, A., & Choi, J. (2009). Carbon nanotube labeled immunosensor for lateral flow diagnostics. TRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, 971-974. https://doi.org/10.1109/SENSOR.2009.5285979