Advanced Materials, Vol.8, No.3, 219-222, 1996
Amperometric biosensors produced by immobilization of redox enzymes at polythiophene-modified electrode surfaces
Communication: The use of polythiophene films for the immobilization of enzymes at electrodes is shown to have advantages over other conducting polymer films. Two methods by which the enzymes can be immobilized-entrapment and covalent immobilization at the surface-are described and compared. The improved stability of polythiophene against oxidation in ambient environments is expected to enable the construction of biosensors with improved sensor characteristics and lifetime.