Adsorption of glucose oxidase onto plasma-polymerized film characterized by atomic force microscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, and electrochemical measurement

Adsorption of glucose oxidase (GOD) onto plasma-polymerized thin films (PPF) with nanoscale thickness was characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM), quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), and electrochemical measurements. The PPF surface is very flat (less than 1-nm roughness), and its properties (charge and wettability) can be easily changed while retaining the backbone structure. We focused on three types of surfaces: (1) the pristine surface of hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS) PPF (hydrophobic and neutral surface), (2) an HMDS PPF surface with nitrogen-plasma treatment (hydrophilic and positive-charged surface), and (3) an HMDS PPF surface treated with oxygen plasma (hydrophilic and negative-charged surface). The AFM image showed that the GOD molecules were densely adsorbed onto surface 2 and that individual GOD molecules could be observed. The longer axis of GOD ellipsoid molecules were aligned parallel to the surface, called the "lying position", because of electrostatic association. On surface 1, clusters of GOD molecules did not completely cover the original PPF surface (surface coverage was ca. 60%). The 10-nm-size step height between the GOD clusters and the PPF surface suggests that the longer axes of individual GOD molecules were aligned perpendicular to the surface, called the "standing position". On surface 3, only a few of the GOD molecules were adsorbed because of electrostatic repulsion. These results indicate that the plasma polymerization process can facilitate enhancement or reduction of protein adsorption. The AFM images show a corresponding tendency with the QCM profiles. The QCM data indicate that the adsorption behavior obeys the Langmuir isotherm equation. The amperometric biosensor characteristics of the GOD-adsorbed PPF on a platinum electrode showed an increment in the current because of enzymatic reaction with glucose addition, indicating that enzyme activity was mostly retained in spite of irreversible adsorption.     

Characterization of electrode surface roughness and its impact on ion trap mass analysis

With the recent trend towards mass spectrometer miniaturization, the fabrication of mass analyzers and other ion optical components is being performed at scales where critical dimensions range from several millimeters to several micrometers. Depending on the sizes of the objects and the nature of the fabrication method used, electrode surface roughness can become non‐negligible and affect the analytical performance of the mass analyzer. In this work, a method of characterizing surface roughness is introduced through the concept of spatial roughness frequency. The roughness of a given surface is quantitatively described using spatial roughness components at a series of frequencies and with characteristic intensities. Based on this concept, an analytical method has been developed to describe the electromagnetic field inside an electrode assembly including consideration for the electrode roughness. The methodology is applied in simplified form to cylindrical and rectilinear ion trap analyzers. Four types of surface finishes were applied to ion trap electrodes of various sizes to illustrate the surface roughness effects on the high‐order fields and to compare the analytical performance of the ion traps. Application of this method to arrays of large numbers of micro‐scale ion traps has enabled the impact of fabrication methodology to be evaluated in terms of mass resolution for the ion trap arrays. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

含水量对神府煤快速热解过程气体释放及孔隙结构变化的影响

通过外添加水分改变神府煤含水量,利用高频加热炉进行快速热解,研究了含水量对神府煤快速热解过程的影响,考察了四种含水量神府煤快速热解气相产物分布及变化规律,利用孔/表面分析仪表征了固相产物的结构变化。结果表明,随着煤中含水量升高,热解气总体积和最大释放速率减小;热解焦的比表面积和孔容随含水量升高而增大,与原煤煤焦相比,含水煤制得热解焦中保留了较多小孔,孔隙结构更加发达;水分有利于抑制热解过程孔的阻塞与塌陷,提高煤焦表面的粗糙程度和多孔结构的复杂程度。     

Characterization of diffusion-controlled mass transport through nanoporous and nanothin films plasma polymerized on a sputtered platinum electrode

We demonstrate the diffusion mode of various redox chemical species through a plasma-polymerized nanothin coating with nanometer-sized pores on a sputtered platinum (Pt) electrode. In this work, hexamethyldisiloxane plasma-polymerized films (PPFs) were added onto the sputtered platinum film, both of which were sequentially deposited in the same vacuum chamber. Results of atomic force microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electrochemical studies showed that the PPF provided the platinum electrode with a coating with a complete surface coverage. Sub-nanometer-sized pores (less than 1 nm) responsible for a highly crosslinked polymer network in the PPF coatings offered diffusivity-controlled permeation of redox molecules (i.e., size-exclusivity) rather than solubility-controlled permeation (i.e., chemoselectivity). Consequently, variation of the plasma power could give control over the size of the nanometer-sized cavities.     

基于电化学重氮还原的碳膜电极表面修饰及功函调控

基于高温裂解光刻胶制备的碳薄膜(PPF)是一种新型的性能优异的碳基电极. 为了拓展其在功能器件中的应用, 利用电化学重氮还原法在PPF电极表面生长了三氟甲基苯胺重氮盐(CF₃-PD)和对氨基苯甲醚重氮盐(OCH₃-PD)两种组分的混合膜. 通过调节两组分溶液在混合膜中的摩尔浓度比例, 实现了对PPF电极功函的可控调节. 紫外光电子能谱(UPS)和开尔文探针显微镜(KPFM)对修饰前后PPF电极功函(?)的表征表明, 随着混合溶液中CF₃-PD组分的摩尔分数从0增至100%, PPF电极的?(4.75 eV)从4.5 eV梯度增至5.14 eV. 研究结果实现了可在一定范围内“定制”PPF电极功函, 为碳膜电极在分子光电器件中的应用奠定了基础.     

Amperometric biosensor based on glucose dehydrogenase and plasma-polymerized thin films.

A novel design is described for an amperometric biosensor based on NAD(P)-dependent glucose dehydrogenase (GDH) combined with a plasma-polymerized thin film (PPF). The GDH is sandwiched between several nanometer thick acetonitrile PPFs on a sputtered gold electrode (PPF/GDH/PPF/Au). The lower PPF layer plays the role as an interface between enzyme and electrode because it is extremely thin, adheres well to the substrate (electrode), has a flat surface and a highly-crosslinked network structure, and is hydrophilic in nature. The upper PPF layer (overcoating) was directly deposited on immobilized GDH. The optimized amperometric biosensor characteristics covered 2.5-26 mM glucose concentration at +0.6 V of applied potential; the least-squares slope was 320 nA mM(-1) cm(-2) and the correlation coefficient was 0.990. Unlike conventional wet-chemical processes that are incompatible with mass production techniques, this dry-chemistry procedure has great potential for enabling high-throughput production of bioelectronic devices.     

ZnO电极修饰层在钙钛矿太阳能电池中的应用

ZnO电极修饰层具有高电子迁移率、高透光率、可低温制备且环境友好等优点在钙钛矿太阳能电池上获得了广泛应用。本文针对传统电极修饰层需要高温退火、透光率较低、制备过程繁琐,不利于高性能柔性钙钛矿电池器件制备等问题,系统综述了以ZnO材料作为电极修饰层的制备方法,综合分析了ZnO构筑的电极修饰层形貌、厚度、掺杂及复合对钙钛矿太阳能电池性能（如开路电压、电流密度、填充因子、光电转换效率等）的影响,展望了ZnO电极修饰层材料的未来发展趋势与其在钙钛矿太阳能电池中的应用前景。     

Electrocatalytic Reduction of Metronidazole on Bismuth Modified Pencil‐lead Electrode

We report a new and simple approach based on an experimental design method for the preparation of pencil‐lead electrode modified with bismuth thin film. The fabrication process consists of reduction of bismuth on the surface of electrode with potentiostate method. Response surface methodology was developed as experimental strategies for modeling and optimization of the influence of some variables on the performance of modified electrode. The electrocatalytic behavior of this modified electrode was exploited as a sensitive detection system for the mercury‐free reduction and determination of metronidazole in pharmaceutical and biological samples by using differential pulse voltammetry and amperometry methods.     

集成化金膜阵列电极的制作研究

以聚乙烯不干胶掩膜版法结合金属溅射沉积技术在FR-4玻璃纤维版上制作了由6个金膜工作电极(1 mm×2 mm)、1个大面积金膜对电极(2 mm×13 mm)和1个厚膜Ag/AgCl参比电极构成的集成化金膜阵列电极系统,并利用电化学手段对阵列电极系统进行了考察。研究结果表明,K3Fe(CN)6在厚膜Ag/AgCl/1.0 mol/L NaCl参比电极上的式电位与商业Ag/AgCl/3.0 mol/L NaCl参比电极相差0.067 V;参比电极放置1个月后,测量电位未发生明显变化。利用扫描电化学显微镜对工作电极表面平整度进行考察,结果表明工作电极表面具有较好的平整度。通过测量H2SO4还原峰面积评价了工作电极电化学面积的批内、批间一致性;通过K3Fe(CN)6在电极上的Ipa/Ipc比值评价了工作电极电化学特性的批内、批间一致性。结果表明,阵列电极面积和电化学特性具有良好的批内和批间一致性。对集成化金膜阵列电极系统的研究结果表明,聚乙烯不干胶掩膜版法结合金属溅射沉积技术制作的阵列电极能够满足电化学电极的要求,可作为电化学生物传感器的基础电极。     

Pyrolyzed Photoresist Carbon Electrodes for Microchip Electrophoresis with Dual‐Electrode Amperometric Detection

The fabrication and evaluation of pyrolyzed photoresist films (PPF) for microchip capillary electrophoresis (CE) with dual‐electrode electrochemical (EC) detection is described. The sensitivity, linearity, and reproducibility were evaluated using catecholamines and related compounds, including dopamine (DA), 5‐hydroxyindole‐3‐acetic acid (5‐HIAA), ascorbic acid (AA), and catechol. Initial studies with DA show the response of the PPF electrodes to be linear between 25 and 500 μM (r²=0.999) with a limit of detection (LOD) of 5 μM (S/N=3) and sensitivity of 5.8 pA/μM. Selectivity was further enhanced by employing dual‐electrode detection in the series configuration for detection of species exhibiting chemically reversible redox reactions.     

A facile route for the fabrication of large-scale gate-all-around nanofluidic field-effect transistors with low leakage current

Active modulation of ions and molecules via field-effect gating in nanofluidic channels is a crucial technology for various promising applications such as DNA sequencing, drug delivery, desalination, and energy conversion. Developing a rapid and facile fabrication method for ionic field-effect transistors (FET) over a large area may offer exciting opportunities for both fundamental research and innovative applications. Here, we report a rapid, cost-effective route for the fabrication of large-scale nanofluidic field-effect transistors using a simple, lithography-free two-step fabrication process that consists of sputtering and barrier-type anodization. A robust alumina gate dielectric layer, which is formed by anodizing sputtered aluminium, can be rapidly fabricated in the order of minutes. When anodizing aluminium, we employ a hemispherical counter electrode in order to give a uniform electric field that encompasses the whole sputtered aluminium layer which has high surface roughness. In consequence, a well-defined thin layer of alumina with perfect step coverage is formed on a highly rough aluminium surface. A gate-all-around nanofluidic FET with a leak-free gate dielectric exhibits outstanding gating performance despite a large channel size. The thin and robust anodized alumina gate dielectric plays a crucial role in achieving such excellent capacitive coupling. The combination of a gate-all-around structure with a leak-free gate dielectric over a large area could yield breakthroughs in areas ranging from biotechnology to energy and environmental applications.     

Thin film platinum cuff electrodes for neurostimulation: in vitro approach of safe neurostimulation parameters

Thin film technology takes more and more importance in the development of biomedical devices dedicated to functional neurostimulation. Our research about the design of implant neurostimulating electrode is oriented toward thin film cuff electrodes based on a polyimide substrate covered by a chromium/gold/Pt film. The chromium/gold sputtered film serves as adhesion layer and current collector whereas platinum acts as an electrochemical actuator. The electrode surface has been designed to obey safe stimulation criteria (i.e. chemically inert noble metal, low electrode-electrolyte impedance, high electrochemical reversibility, high corrosion stability). The electrochemical behaviour of such platinum electrodes has been assessed and compared to a foil of platinum. Extensive in vitro characterisations of the both electrode types were carried out using AFM, SEM and electrochemical techniques. The role of enhanced surface roughness enabling high double layer capacitances to be achieved was clearly highlighted. The obtained results are discussed, with particular reference to thin film electrodes stability under in vitro electrical stimulation in NaCl 0.9% (physiological serum). Therefore, these thin film devices showed reversible PtOH formation and decomposition making them potentially attractive for the fabrication of implant stimulation cuff electrodes.     

Improvement in hydrophobicity of polyester fabric finished with fluorochemicals via aminolysis and comparing with nano-silica particles

For the fabrication of the “lotus-type” fibers, a combination of two major requirements, low surface energy and the magnified of the degree of roughness, should be utilized. In this research, the possible surface roughening effect of aminolysis of the polyester fibers was applied to manipulated surface topography while fluorocarbon polymer layer generates low surface energy. The results were compared with the method that created variety of surface roughness by changing the size of the nano-silica particles using the 3M water/oil repellency test, sliding (tilt) angle, microscopy (SEM), decay of hydrophobicity, self-cleaning, and tensile properties. The results indicated the usefulness of the conventional polyester aminolysis process to control surface roughness for enhancement of fabric hydrophobicity with sliding angle as low as 12°.     

低压下酞菁裂解法制备定向碳纳米管阵列

在低压条件下以酞菁铁为原料, 采用独立双温控加热系统在石英玻璃基底上气相沉积制备了大面积准直性好和管径均匀的碳纳米管. 利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM/FESEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)研究了定向碳纳米管的生长形态和结构. 详细讨论了系统真空度、反应温度、气体流速及氢气和氩气的体积比例等参数对碳纳米管生长的影响, 并测试了该碳纳米管的场发射性能及超电容性能.     

等离子体改性聚丙烯纤维表面的XPS研究

用等离子体技术处理了聚丙烯纤维表面．用Ｘ－射线光电子能谱（ＸＰＳ）研究了聚合物表面的元素组成、相对含量的变化、表面官能团的类型．采用曲线拟合分峰技术对谱图进行数学处理，结果表明：尽管处理气氛不同，聚丙烯纤维表面除含有Ｃ—Ｈ和Ｃ＝Ｃ键外，还引入了Ｏ、Ｎ元素．形成活性基团：－ＯＨ、＞Ｃ＝Ｏ、－ＣＯＯＨ、－ＮＨ２和－ＣＯＮＨ２等，提高了聚合物表面活性。     

Photochemical grafting and activation of organic layers on glassy carbon and pyrolyzed photoresist films

Organic films have been grafted to polished glassy carbon (GC) and as-prepared pyrolyzed photoresist film (PPF) by photolysis of alkenes and an alkyne. The alkene or alkyne is spin-coated onto the carbon surface and photolyzed in air at 254 nm. Characterization by water contact angle measurements, depth profiling and surface roughness measurements using atomic force microscopy (AFM), and electrochemistry reveal that for most modifiers a loosely packed monolayer is grafted to the surface. Grafted layers of 1-decene were further reacted by drop-coating with oxalyl chloride and photolyzing at 254 nm in air. The procedure adds acid chloride groups to the film. Amines were attached to these films via amide bond formation, and were characterized by electrochemistry and assembly of citrate-capped gold nanoparticles. Amines were also coupled to photografted 1-undecylenic acid layers and to carboxyphenyl layers prepared by electroreduction of the corresponding diazonium salt. Quantitative analysis using electrochemistry established that the highest concentration of amines was attached to the oxalyl chloride treated film, and that a higher concentration of amines was attached via reaction with the photografted 1-undecylenic acid layer than the electrografted carboxyphenyl layer. Thus photografting and photoreaction with oxalyl chloride are simple methods for generating amine-reactive tethers on GC and PPF surfaces.     

煤高温快速热解规律研究

利用高温滴管炉在1000℃～1400℃考察了彬县烟煤在高温快速热解过程中失重的变化,同时比较了埃塞俄比亚褐煤和晋城无烟煤的热解规律。结果表明,热解失重率随温度的升高而增加,而且各种煤种的最大失重率在高温下大于工业分析的失重率。对于不同变质程度的煤种其热解特性也不相同,较低的热解温度对高阶煤的影响较小。彬县原煤经过热解后比表面积增加,且随着热解温度的提高而增大,当热解温度超过灰熔点时,总比表面积降低。通过数据回归,得到了三种煤的失重率和热解温度的关联式。     

3‐D Nanoporous Pt Electrode Prepared by a 2‐D UPD Monolayer Process

A simple yet effective way is described to fabricate a nanostructured platinum electrode with extra high surface area. The fabrication process is the combination of the UPD monolayer and galvanic displacement in one electrochemical process and it is conducted in one medium and at the ambient temperature without using any toxic or corrosive electrolytes. The porous structure and roughness factor of the nanostructured Pt film can be controlled with the sweeping cycle of cyclic voltammetry (CV) easily. The nanoporous Pt deposit can enhance the response of the detection of glucose significantly and selectively without any enzyme incorporation. It is demonstrated that the nanostructured Pt film serves as a new electrode material in the application of nonenzymatic glucose detection.     

甲醇在粗糙铂电极上解离吸附的表面拉曼光谱

甲醇由于具有高能量密度及易于储存等优点，在燃料电池研究领域中备受关注．一般认为，甲醇在铂电极上的电氧化为双途径机理，即首先解离吸附在电极表面上，生成毒性中间体（CO）或活性中间体，然后再氧化生成CO。由于各研究小组使用的电极材料、预处理方法、溶液的组成以及检测手段不同，目前对甲醇的具体解离过程的细节尚未确定（如在反应条件下吸附物的特性及作用、表面结构和粗糙度的特殊影响等），还有待于建立或改进有关原位研究方法．在研究甲醇的电催化氧化的各种检测手段中，红外光谱应用得最为广泛，可用于原位红外技术中的电极…     

Facile Fabrication of Graphene‐Containing Foam as a High‐Performance Anode for Microbial Fuel Cells

Facile fabrication of novel three‐dimensional anode materials to increase the bacterial loading capacity and improve substrate transport in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is of great interest and importance. Herein, a novel graphene‐containing foam (GCF) was fabricated easily by freeze‐drying and pyrolysis of a graphene oxide–agarose gel. Owing to the involvement of graphene and stainless‐steel mesh in the GCF, the GCF shows high electrical conductivity, enabling the GCF to be a conductive electrode for MFC applications. With the aid of agarose, the GCF electrode possesses a supermacroporous structure with pore sizes ranging from 100–200 μm and a high surface area, which greatly increase the bacterial loading capacity. Cell viability measurements indicate that the GCF possesses excellent biocompatibility. The MFC, equipped with a 0.4 mm‐thick GCF anode, shows a maximum area power density of 786 mW m^?2, which is 4.1 times that of a MFC equipped with a commercial carbon cloth anode. The simple fabrication route in combination with the outstanding electrochemical performance of the GCF indicates a promising anode for MFC applications.