Label free DNA detection using large area graphene based field effect transistor biosensors

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2011 Jun;11(6):5258-63. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3885.

Abstract

We describe the fabrication of highly sensitive graphene based field effect transistor (FET) biosensors with a cost-effective approach and their application in label-free Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) detection. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown graphene layers were used to achieve mass production of FET devices via conventional photolithographic patterning. Non-covalent functionalization of the graphene layer with 1-Pyrenebutanoic acid succinimidyl ester ensures high conductivity and sensitivity of the FET device. The present device could reach a detection limit as low as 3 x 10(-9) M.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • DNA / analysis*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photochemical Processes

Substances

  • Graphite
  • DNA