Close-packed array of gold nanoparticles and Sum Frequency Generation spectroscopy in total internal reflection: A platform for studying biomolecules and biosensors

G. Tourillon, L. Dreesen, C. Volcke, Y. Sartenaer, P.A. Thiry, A. Peremans

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    An approach is introduced for studying the adsorption and recognition mechanisms of biomolecules, without using any markers. We show for the first time, that the sum frequency generation spectroscopy performed in the total internal reflection (TIR-SFG) geometry, combined with a regular close-packed array of gold nanoparticles allows to probe with a high sensitivity the changes in conformation and orientation induced by the recognition process of avidin by biocytin. This approach represents a new platform with potential use in biosensors, diagnostics and bioactive layers. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)6805-6810
    Number of pages6
    JournalJournal of Materials Science
    Volume44
    Issue number24
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009

    Keywords

    • avidin.
    • Biosensors
    • sum frequency generation spectroscopy
    • nanoparticles
    • biocytin

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Close-packed array of gold nanoparticles and Sum Frequency Generation spectroscopy in total internal reflection: A platform for studying biomolecules and biosensors'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this