A new, third generation, PVC/TTF–TCNQ composite amperometric biosensor for glucose determination

Abstract

A simple and effective amperometric biosensor based on PVC/TTF–TCNQ composite electrode is proposed for glucose determination. Glucose oxidase (GOx) was immobilized by crosslinking with glutaraldehyde. The TTF–TCNQ salt acts as a conducting phase and as a redox mediator, without needing the addition of any other substance. The biosensor can be applied in batch (response linear up to 5.0 mM, with a limit of detection, s/ n = 3, of 8.5 × 10 −6 M) and in FIA systems (linear range between 0.1 and 8.0 mM, with a limit of detection, s/ n = 3, of 1.9 × 10 −5 M). It is also proposed a simple procedure that allows glucose and ascorbic acid to be simultaneously determined.