Au nanoparticle network-type thin films formed via mixed assembling and cross-linking route for biosensor application: quartz crystal microbalance study

Anal Biochem. 2007 Jun 1;365(1):1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2006.11.038. Epub 2007 Mar 7.

Abstract

We have investigated a means of producing Au nanoparticle network-type thin films that are derived by a one-step mixed-assembly cross-linking route, can avoid nonspecific interactions, and provide maximum binding to a specific target. Although a stepwise layer-by-layer construction method exists, our goal is to seek an alternative and simpler pathway for preparing thin films such as electrode nanomaterials. The model system consisting of Au nanoparticles, 1,6-hexananedithiol (HDT) cross-linkers, and 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) captures was studied. The mixing of these three components in solutions allowed sequential assembly, cross-linking, and eventual precipitation of the network-type thin films on a Au substrate. Characterization of the films was carried out using UV-visible spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and a quartz crystal microbalance. Such a thin film can be useful in biosensing and surface-coating applications. By controlling the ratio of HDT and MPA, we made Au nanoparticle network-type thin films on which goat-anti-human IgG antibodies that were immobilized can bind specifically to IgG with negligible nonspecific binding.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / chemistry
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry*
  • Disulfides / chemistry
  • Electrochemistry / instrumentation
  • Electrochemistry / methods
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / chemistry
  • Information Services / instrumentation
  • Microelectrodes
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size
  • Protein Binding
  • Quartz*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Disulfides
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Quartz
  • Gold