Label-free and reusable antibody-functionalized gold nanorod arrays for the rapid detection of <i>Escherichia coli</i> cells in a water dispersion
Francesca Petronella, Daniela De Biase, Federica Zaccagnini, Vanessa Verrina, Seok‐In Lim, Kwang‐Un Jeong, Selenia Miglietta, Vincenzo Petrozza, Viviana Scognamiglio, Nicholas P. Godman, Dean R. Evans, Michael E. McConney, Luciano De Sio
Abstract
An antibody-functionalized gold nanorod array enables the realization of a reusable early-warning system for detecting harmful pathogens dispersed in drinkable water.
Topics & Concepts
NanorodDispersion (optics)Escherichia coliColloidal goldNanotechnologyMaterials scienceAntibodyRealization (probability)Chemical engineeringNanoparticleChemistryOpticsBiologyPhysicsBiochemistryImmunologyEngineeringMathematicsGeneStatisticsBiosensors and Analytical DetectionAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications