Palm-sized biodetection system based on localized surface plasmon resonance

Anal Chem. 2008 Aug 1;80(15):6100-3. doi: 10.1021/ac800335q. Epub 2008 Jul 1.

Abstract

We present a complete palm-sized, battery-operated biodetection system based on highly sensitive localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). We have replaced the spectrum analyzer by four pulse-powered light-emitting diodes (LED), each with different emission spectra. The reflected light beams from all LEDs were detected by a single photodiode. Its composite output current was demultiplexed by a four-channel lock-in amplifier. Device performance was demonstrated using an LSPR chip covered with a mixture of ethanol/water and 2-propanol/water at different concentrations. The miniaturized system does not require any external power supply or personal computer and it is therefore suitable for point-of-care and field applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Miniaturization*
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance / instrumentation*