Graphene-based magnetoelastic biosensor for COVID-19 serodiagnosis

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Main Authors: Silva, Wenderson R. F., Monteiro, Larissa C. P., Costa, Murilo C., Boaventura, Renato V. A., de Araújo, Eduardo N. D., Cunha, Rafael O. R. R., Mendes, Tiago A. de O., Lacerda, Rodrigo G., Mendes, Joaquim B. S.
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author Silva, Wenderson R. F.
Monteiro, Larissa C. P.
Costa, Murilo C.
Boaventura, Renato V. A.
de Araújo, Eduardo N. D.
Cunha, Rafael O. R. R.
Mendes, Tiago A. de O.
Lacerda, Rodrigo G.
Mendes, Joaquim B. S.
author_facet Silva, Wenderson R. F.
Monteiro, Larissa C. P.
Costa, Murilo C.
Boaventura, Renato V. A.
de Araújo, Eduardo N. D.
Cunha, Rafael O. R. R.
Mendes, Tiago A. de O.
Lacerda, Rodrigo G.
Mendes, Joaquim B. S.
contents This work presents an innovative magnetoelastic (ME) biosensor using graphene functionalized with the SARS-CoV-2 N protein for antibody detection via magnetoelastic resonance. Graphene was chosen for its biocompatibility and high surface area, enabling efficient antigen adsorption, validated by techniques such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and micro-Raman spectroscopy. Changes in Raman bands (a $\sim 10~\mathrm{cm}^{-1}$ shift in the 2D band and an increase in the $I_D/I_G$ ratio from 0.03 to 0.60) confirmed non-covalent interactions and enhanced surface coverage with ~100 $μ$g of N protein. Tests using human plasma (10 RT-PCR-positive and 10 negative samples) demonstrated a clear distinction between groups using graphene sensors functionalized with ~100 $μ$g of N protein. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) validation corroborated the results. Optimization of protein concentration and biofunctionalization time highlighted the importance of homogeneous surface coverage for reproducibility of the graphene-based ME biosensor. The platform combines graphene's advantages with the wireless, real-time detection capabilities of ME sensors, offering low cost, high sensitivity, and potential for automation, with applications in point-of-care diagnostics.
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spellingShingle Graphene-based magnetoelastic biosensor for COVID-19 serodiagnosis
Silva, Wenderson R. F.
Monteiro, Larissa C. P.
Costa, Murilo C.
Boaventura, Renato V. A.
de Araújo, Eduardo N. D.
Cunha, Rafael O. R. R.
Mendes, Tiago A. de O.
Lacerda, Rodrigo G.
Mendes, Joaquim B. S.
Biological Physics
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
Applied Physics
This work presents an innovative magnetoelastic (ME) biosensor using graphene functionalized with the SARS-CoV-2 N protein for antibody detection via magnetoelastic resonance. Graphene was chosen for its biocompatibility and high surface area, enabling efficient antigen adsorption, validated by techniques such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and micro-Raman spectroscopy. Changes in Raman bands (a $\sim 10~\mathrm{cm}^{-1}$ shift in the 2D band and an increase in the $I_D/I_G$ ratio from 0.03 to 0.60) confirmed non-covalent interactions and enhanced surface coverage with ~100 $μ$g of N protein. Tests using human plasma (10 RT-PCR-positive and 10 negative samples) demonstrated a clear distinction between groups using graphene sensors functionalized with ~100 $μ$g of N protein. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) validation corroborated the results. Optimization of protein concentration and biofunctionalization time highlighted the importance of homogeneous surface coverage for reproducibility of the graphene-based ME biosensor. The platform combines graphene's advantages with the wireless, real-time detection capabilities of ME sensors, offering low cost, high sensitivity, and potential for automation, with applications in point-of-care diagnostics.
title Graphene-based magnetoelastic biosensor for COVID-19 serodiagnosis
topic Biological Physics
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
Applied Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.08039