Electrical Properties of Porous Silicon as a Biosensor Material

Kristina A. Ganichkina; Natalia V. Latukhina

doi:10.18287/JBPE20.06.010306

Authors

Kristina A. Ganichkina Department of Solid State Physics and Nonequilibrium Systems, Samara National Research University, Russian Federation
Natalia V. Latukhina Department of Solid State Physics and Nonequilibrium Systems, Samara National Research University, Russian Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18287/JBPE20.06.010306

Keywords:

glucose, porous silicon, PC, por-Si, nanocomposite, biosensor, CVC, photoconductivity

Abstract

The electrical properties of porous silicon nanocomposites with various glucose solutions were studied. The current-voltage characteristics (I–V) of glucose solutions in water and tear fluid, as well as porous silicon samples of various porosities saturated with these solutions were measured. The porosity and glucose content in the pores were determined by the gravimetric method. Measurements of the I–V characteristics and photoconductivity of nanocomposites showed that their electrical conductivity appreciably depends on the glucose content in solutions.

Author Biography

Kristina A. Ganichkina, Department of Solid State Physics and Nonequilibrium Systems, Samara National Research University, Russian Federation

магистр второго курса физического факультета Самарского национального исследовательского университета имени академика С.П. Королева, бакалавр физики, прошел профессиональную переподготовку по программе «Преподаватель (преподаватель)».

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