Composite hydrogels containing polypyrrole as support membranes for amperometric enzyme biosensors

Anthony Guiseppi-Elie, Sean Brahim, Dyer Narinesingh

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Abstract

The amperometric enzyme biosensors were synthesized using composite hydrogels containing polypyrrole as support membranes. A simple two-step polymerization process was used to synthesize these biosensors. Ultra-violet polymerization of the hydrogel component was used to prepare electrode-supported composite films. This was followed by electrochemical polymerization of the pyrrole component within interstitial spaces of the pre-formed hydrogel networks. The long-term immobilization of enzymes and more favorable medium for the rapid movement of charge neutralizing ions was provided by the high water content of these materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1575-1591
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Macromolecular Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry
Volume38 A
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2001

Keywords

  • Acetaminophen
  • Amperometric biosensor
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Cholesterol
  • Cholesterol oxidase
  • Conducting polymer
  • Cysteine
  • Galactose
  • Galactose oxidase
  • Glucose
  • Glucose oxidase
  • Hydrogel
  • Methacrylates
  • Polypyrrole
  • Uric acid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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