WS<sub>2</sub>/Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>-Based Biosensor for Low-Concentration Coronavirus Detection

This study presents the optimization of two SPR biosensors, Sys<sub>3</sub> and Sys<sub>5</sub>, for SARS-CoV-2 detection at concentrations of 0.01–100 nM. Sys<sub>3</sub>, with a 55 nm silver layer, a 13 nm silicon nitride layer, and a 10 nm ssDNA layer, achieved...

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Main Authors: Talia Tene, Fabian Arias Arias, Karina I. Paredes-Páliz, Ana M. Cunachi Pillajo, Ana Gabriela Flores Huilcapi, Luis Santiago Carrera Almendariz, Stefano Bellucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/2/128
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Summary:This study presents the optimization of two SPR biosensors, Sys<sub>3</sub> and Sys<sub>5</sub>, for SARS-CoV-2 detection at concentrations of 0.01–100 nM. Sys<sub>3</sub>, with a 55 nm silver layer, a 13 nm silicon nitride layer, and a 10 nm ssDNA layer, achieved a figure of merit (FoM) of 571.24 RIU<sup>−1</sup>, a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 0.12, and a detection accuracy (DA) of 48.93 × 10<sup>−2</sup>. Sys<sub>5</sub>, incorporating a 50 nm silver layer, a 10 nm silicon nitride layer, a 10 nm ssDNA layer, and a 1.6 nm tungsten disulfide layer (L = 2), demonstrated a higher sensitivity of 305.33 °/RIU and a lower limit of detection (LoD) of 1.65 × 10<sup>−5</sup>. Sys<sub>3</sub> outshined in precision with low attenuation (<1%), while Sys<sub>5</sub> provided enhanced sensitivity and lower detection limits, crucial for early-stage viral detection. These configurations align with the refractive index ranges of clinical SARS-CoV-2 samples, showcasing their diagnostic potential. Future work will focus on experimental validation and integration into point-of-care platforms.
ISSN:2072-666X