Bennett, A., Gaudin, O., Williams, Oliver Aneurin ![]() |
Abstract
The use of a chemically inert and essentially biocompatible material for cellular biosensing is an attractive idea. In this context we have studied the operation of diamond-based ion-sensitive field effect transistors (ISFETs) within solutions of varying pH, and alkali-halide concentrations. In particular, we report the use of an inexpensive diamond substrate material, often referred to as ‘black’ diamond. pH sensitivity was observed when devices based on hydrogen-terminated p-type surfaces where employed, provide some surface oxidation was performed prior to their use. Variation in the threshold voltage for ISFET operation of the order of 20mV/pH unit was determined. In terms of operation in potassium iodide solution, we have shown that the device is shows selective sensitivity to the iodide species, despite the equi-molar presence of both K+ and I- species. The origin of this selectivity is discussed.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Physics and Astronomy |
Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | diamond; devices; sensor |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Last Modified: | 21 Oct 2022 08:43 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/34169 |
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