研究目的
Demonstrating the potential of Bragg grating polymer waveguide as an optical biosensor for label or label-free sensing applications.
研究成果
Both simulation and experimental results indicate that Bragg grating polymer waveguide structures at visible wavelength regions have potential for label or label-free optical biosensing applications. The study demonstrated the ability to measure refractive index changes, suggesting future work could include monitoring specific protein binding.
研究不足
The discrepancies between simulation and experimental results were likely due to the accumulation of sucrose solution on the sensing area and insertion loss between input and output coupling of the waveguide interface, which induced noise to signal ratio.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved simulating the Bragg polymer waveguide structure using RSoft optical design and analysis software and fabricating the device using electron beam lithography.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The surrounding refractive index was varied to mimic bioanalytes solution, and the spectral responses were recorded.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
SU8 polymer was used as the core structure for Bragg grating and straight waveguide. Equipment included electron beam lithography for fabrication and a microfluidic system for validation.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The fabricated devices were integrated within microfluidic systems to validate the wavelength shift. The optical responses were characterized after changing the refractive index of the sensing area.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The spectral output from the waveguide was analyzed to determine the wavelength shift due to changes in the refractive index.
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