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Bisphenol A (BPA), which could disrupt endocrine system and cause cancer, has been considered as an endocrine disruptor. Therefore, it is very important and necessary to develop a sensitive and selective method for detection of BPA. Herein, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets (N-GS) and chitosan (CS) were used to prepare electrochemical BPA sensor. Compared with graphene, N-GS has favorable electron transfer ability and electrocatalytic property, which could enhance the response signal towards BPA. CS also exhibits excellent film forming ability and improves the electrochemical behavior of N-GS modified electrode. The sensor exhibits a sensitive response to BPA in the range of 1.0×10(-8)-1.3×10(-6) mol L(-1) with a low detection limit of 5.0×10(-9) mol L(-1) under the optimal conditions. Finally, this proposed sensor was successfully employed to determine BPA in water samples with satisfactory results., (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Abstract: For the specificity of prostate cancer markers, protsate specific antigen (PSA) has been widely used in prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment after monitoring. In normal male serum, PSA can only be detected in traces of 0–4ngmL−1. In this paper, we constructed an electrochemical immunosensor for PSA detection using a nanocomposite film of graphene sheets–methylene blue–chitosan (GS-MB-CS) as electrode material. The nanocomposite film showed high binding affinity to the electrode and was used to immobilize the antibody of PSA. The modification procedure was monitored by cyclic voltammetry (CV). An amperometric biosensor was easily developed based on the response of peak current to the capture of PSA induced by specific antigen–antibody reactions. Under optimum conditions, the amperometric signal decreased linearly with PSA concentration (0.05–5.00ngmL−1). A low limit of detection (13pgmL−1) and a high selectivity are obtained. Moreover, the prepared immunosensor was applied for the analysis of PSA in serum samples with satisfactory results. The proposed method may have a promising future in biochemical assays for high selectivity, good reproducibility, and stability. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: A novel label-free electrochemical immunosensor for sensitive detection of kanamycin based on water-soluble graphene sheet (WGS)/prussian blue-chitosan (PB-CTS)/nanoporous gold (NPG) composited film has been reported. PB was selected as an electron transfer mediator, and was modified onto the electrode together with WGS through electrostatic adsorption. Then NPG was immobilized onto the as-prepared film for biomolecules anchoring. The electroactivity of PB was greatly enhanced in the presence of WGS and NPG. It could mainly be ascribed to the fact that the good conductivity of WGS and NPG promoted electron transfer and enhanced the sensitivity. kanamycin antibody, as a model, was immobilized onto the composite film for the detection of kanamycin. Under optimum conditions, the amperometric signal of PB decreased linearly with kanamycin concentration (0.02–14ngmL−1), a linear calibration plot (y =1.3817+4.7544x, r =0.9993), resulting in a low limit of detection (6.31pgmL−1). The novel immunosensor for the detection of kanamycin in real sample with satisfactory results has been proved. In addition, this method would be easily adapted for the detection of other residual antibiotics in animal derived foods. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]