Biosensor Surface Layer for Uniform Antibody Immobilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing biosensors face issues with uneven antibody immobilization and low detection sensitivity due to the liquid phase surface treatment method, resulting in reduced sensitivity for target substance detection.

Innovation Solution

A biosensor is developed with a self-assembled monolayer support layer formed by vapor deposition, using molecular layer deposition (MLD) to ensure uniform antibody attachment, and a method for preparing the biosensor that includes forming a support layer on a base material and immobilizing antibodies via a linking medium.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If liquid phase surface treatment method is used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of surface treatmentVSAvoiduniformity of antibody immobilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the liquid phase surface treatment method with a vapor phase deposition method. Specifically, the support layer is formed by vapor deposition of silane compounds, which then undergo condensation to create a uniform self-assembled monolayer. This phase change from liquid to vapor enables more uniform distribution and positioning of the support layer, resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes phase transitions in the deposition process. The silane compound is deposited from vapor phase onto the base material, then undergoes condensation phase transition to form the self-assembled monolayer. This controlled phase transition ensures uniform formation of the support layer with consistent thickness and composition, achieving high manufacturing precision while maintaining ease of operation through a straightforward vapor deposition process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

2Ease of operation

If liquid phase surface treatment method is used, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of surface treatment processVSAvoiddetection sensitivity of target substance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes liquid phase treatment with vapor phase deposition to form the support layer. This replacement maintains operational simplicity through a single-step vapor deposition process while dramatically improving measurement precision. The vapor deposited support layer provides uniform antibody immobilization, resulting in enhanced detection sensitivity for the target substance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The vapor deposition and condensation phase transition creates a highly uniform support layer structure that maximizes antibody immobilization density and uniformity. This uniform structure directly improves the detection sensitivity and measurement precision of the biosensor, while the vapor phase process remains as operationally simple as the liquid phase method it replaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

3Manufacturing precision

If vapor deposition method is used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniformity of support layer formationVSAvoidcomplexity of deposition process
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

While vapor deposition is more complex than liquid phase treatment, the patent simplifies the overall device structure by using a straightforward vapor deposition process without requiring complex multi-step procedures. The support layer is formed in a single vapor deposition step followed by automatic self-assembly through condensation, achieving high manufacturing precision without excessive device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Measurement precision

If self-assembled monolayer is formed by vapor deposition, then detection sensitivity is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection sensitivity of target substanceVSAvoidease of support layer formation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces liquid phase surface treatment with vapor phase deposition to form the self-assembled monolayer. This substitution achieves superior detection sensitivity through uniform antibody immobilization while maintaining ease of manufacture. The vapor deposition process is operationally simple, requiring only deposition of the silane compound followed by automatic self-assembly, making it as easy to manufacture as liquid phase methods while delivering superior performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The vapor deposition and condensation phase transition creates a highly uniform self-assembled monolayer that maximizes detection sensitivity. The process remains easy to manufacture because it follows a simple sequence: vapor deposition of silane, condensation to form self-assembled monolayer, and antibody immobilization. The phase transition mechanism ensures uniformity without requiring complex process control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The biosensor achieves improved detection sensitivity by ensuring high antibody density and uniform immobilization, allowing for the detection of trace amounts of target substances with enhanced accuracy.

Implementation Method 1

the support layer formed on the first side of the base material is a self-assembled monolayer formed by a vapor deposition method

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVapor deposition: Physical Vapour Deposition

Implementation Method 2

the support layer formed on the first side of the base material is a self-assembled monolayer formed by a vapor deposition method

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSelf-assembly: Self-Assembly

Implementation Method 3

Immunoanalytical methods are analytical methods based on antigen-antibody binding reactions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntigen-antibody binding: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentUS12474335B2Biosensor and preparation method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

A biosensor with improved detection sensitivity of a target substance, a method for preparing a biosensor with improved detection sensitivity, and a method for detecting a target substance using the biosensor.