MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensors are powerful tools for highly sensitive and specific detection of biomolecules. This study introduces a MoS₂-based SPR biosensor optimized for SARS-CoV-2 detection. The sensor integrates a multilayer configuration, including a BK7 prism, Ag film (45 nm), S₃...

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Main Authors: Talia Tene, Gabriela Tubon-Usca, Katherine Tixi Gallegos, María José Mendoza Salazar, Cristian Vacacela Gomez
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2024.1505751/full
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Katherine Tixi Gallegos
María José Mendoza Salazar
Cristian Vacacela Gomez
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description Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensors are powerful tools for highly sensitive and specific detection of biomolecules. This study introduces a MoS₂-based SPR biosensor optimized for SARS-CoV-2 detection. The sensor integrates a multilayer configuration, including a BK7 prism, Ag film (45 nm), S₃N₄ layer (13 nm), MoS₂ monolayer (0.65 nm), and functionalized ssDNA layer (5 nm). Systematic optimization of each layer improved plasmonic coupling, propagation, and specificity, achieving a balance between sensitivity, resolution, and efficiency. The optimized biosensor was evaluated across virus concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 150 mM. The proposed biosensor demonstrated excellent performance at moderate to high concentrations, with sensitivity up to 261.33°/RIU, a quality factor of 36.16 RIU−1, and a limit of detection of 1.91 × 10−5. An optimal figure of merit of 405.50 RIU−1 was achieved at 10 mM, highlighting the sensor’s diagnostic potential. However, challenges remain at very low concentrations (0.01–0.1 mM), where angular shifts, sensitivity, and signal-to-noise ratio were negligible.
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spelling doaj-art-220999442e3b4a0393b5c90981bc5e3a2025-01-07T06:40:44ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nanotechnology2673-30132025-01-01610.3389/fnano.2024.15057511505751MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approachTalia Tene0Gabriela Tubon-Usca1Katherine Tixi Gallegos2María José Mendoza Salazar3Cristian Vacacela Gomez4Department of Chemistry, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, EcuadorGrupo de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (GIMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba, EcuadorCarrera de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba, EcuadorFacultad de Ciencias, Grupo de Investigación CIDED, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba, EcuadorINFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Frascati, ItalySurface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensors are powerful tools for highly sensitive and specific detection of biomolecules. This study introduces a MoS₂-based SPR biosensor optimized for SARS-CoV-2 detection. The sensor integrates a multilayer configuration, including a BK7 prism, Ag film (45 nm), S₃N₄ layer (13 nm), MoS₂ monolayer (0.65 nm), and functionalized ssDNA layer (5 nm). Systematic optimization of each layer improved plasmonic coupling, propagation, and specificity, achieving a balance between sensitivity, resolution, and efficiency. The optimized biosensor was evaluated across virus concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 150 mM. The proposed biosensor demonstrated excellent performance at moderate to high concentrations, with sensitivity up to 261.33°/RIU, a quality factor of 36.16 RIU−1, and a limit of detection of 1.91 × 10−5. An optimal figure of merit of 405.50 RIU−1 was achieved at 10 mM, highlighting the sensor’s diagnostic potential. However, challenges remain at very low concentrations (0.01–0.1 mM), where angular shifts, sensitivity, and signal-to-noise ratio were negligible.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2024.1505751/fullsurface plasmon resonanceMoS2silicon nitriteSARS-CoV-2biosensor
spellingShingle Talia Tene
Gabriela Tubon-Usca
Katherine Tixi Gallegos
María José Mendoza Salazar
Cristian Vacacela Gomez
MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
Frontiers in Nanotechnology
surface plasmon resonance
MoS2
silicon nitrite
SARS-CoV-2
biosensor
title MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
title_full MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
title_fullStr MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
title_full_unstemmed MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
title_short MoS2-based biosensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection: a numerical approach
title_sort mos2 based biosensor for sars cov 2 detection a numerical approach
topic surface plasmon resonance
MoS2
silicon nitrite
SARS-CoV-2
biosensor
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2024.1505751/full
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