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A MEMS Dielectric Affinity Glucose Biosensor.

Authors :
Xian Huang
Siqi Li
Davis, Erin
Dachao Li
Qian Wang
Qiao Lin
Source :
Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. Feb2014, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p14-20. 7p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors based on affinity detection are desirable for long-term and stable glucose management. However, most affinity sensors contain mechanical moving structures and complex design in sensor actuation and signal readout, limiting their reliability in subcutaneously implantable glucose detection. We have previously demonstrated a proof-of-concept dielectric glucose sensor that measured pre-mixed glucose-sensitive polymer solutions at various glucose concentrations. This sensor features simplicity in sensor design, and possesses high specificity and accuracy in glucose detection. However, lack of glucose diffusion passage, this device is unable to fulfill real-time in-vivo monitoring. As a major improvement to this device, we present in this paper a fully implantable MEMS dielectric affinity glucose biosensor that contains a perforated electrode embedded in a suspended diaphragm. This capacitive-based sensor contains no moving parts, and enables glucose diffusion and real-time monitoring. The experimental results indicate that this sensor can detect glucose solutions at physiological concentrations and possesses good reversibility and reliability. This sensor has a time constant to glucose concentration change at approximately 3 min, which is comparable to commercial systems. The sensor has potential applications in fully implantable CGM that require excellent long-term stability and reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10577157
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101290505
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/JMEMS.2013.2262603