Biofilm-associated infections, which are able to resist antibiotics, pose a significant challenge in clinical treatments. Such infections have been linked to various medical conditions, including chronic wounds and implant-associated infections, making them a major public-health concern. Early-detection of biofilm formation offers significant advantages in mitigating adverse effects caused by biofilms. In this work, we aim to explore the feasibility of employing a novel wireless sensor for tracking both early-stage and matured-biofilms formed by the medically relevant bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The sensor utilizes electrochemical reduction of an AgCl layer bridging two silver legs made by inkjet-printing, forming a part of near-field-communication tag antenna. The antenna is interfaced with a carbon cloth designed to promote the growth of microorganisms, thereby serving as an electron source for reduction of the resistive AgCl into a highly-conductive Ag bridge. The AgCl-Ag transformation significantly alters the impedance of the antenna, facilitating wireless identification of an endpoint caused by microbial growth. To the best of our knowledge, this study for the first time presents the evidence showcasing that electrons released through the actions of bacteria can be harnessed to convert AgCl to Ag, thus enabling the wireless, battery-less, and chip-less early-detection of biofilm formation.

Shafaat, A., Francisco Gonzalez-Martinez, J., O Silva, W., Lesch, A., Nagar, B., Lopes da Silva, Z., et al. (2023). A Rapidly Responsive Sensor for Wireless Detection of Early and Mature Microbial Biofilms. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE. INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 62(40), 1-11 [10.1002/anie.202308181].

A Rapidly Responsive Sensor for Wireless Detection of Early and Mature Microbial Biofilms

Lesch, Andreas;
2023

Abstract

Biofilm-associated infections, which are able to resist antibiotics, pose a significant challenge in clinical treatments. Such infections have been linked to various medical conditions, including chronic wounds and implant-associated infections, making them a major public-health concern. Early-detection of biofilm formation offers significant advantages in mitigating adverse effects caused by biofilms. In this work, we aim to explore the feasibility of employing a novel wireless sensor for tracking both early-stage and matured-biofilms formed by the medically relevant bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The sensor utilizes electrochemical reduction of an AgCl layer bridging two silver legs made by inkjet-printing, forming a part of near-field-communication tag antenna. The antenna is interfaced with a carbon cloth designed to promote the growth of microorganisms, thereby serving as an electron source for reduction of the resistive AgCl into a highly-conductive Ag bridge. The AgCl-Ag transformation significantly alters the impedance of the antenna, facilitating wireless identification of an endpoint caused by microbial growth. To the best of our knowledge, this study for the first time presents the evidence showcasing that electrons released through the actions of bacteria can be harnessed to convert AgCl to Ag, thus enabling the wireless, battery-less, and chip-less early-detection of biofilm formation.
2023
Shafaat, A., Francisco Gonzalez-Martinez, J., O Silva, W., Lesch, A., Nagar, B., Lopes da Silva, Z., et al. (2023). A Rapidly Responsive Sensor for Wireless Detection of Early and Mature Microbial Biofilms. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE. INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 62(40), 1-11 [10.1002/anie.202308181].
Shafaat, Atefeh; Francisco Gonzalez-Martinez, Juan; O Silva, Wanderson; Lesch, Andreas; Nagar, Bhawna; Lopes da Silva, Zita; Neilands, Jessica; Sotres...espandi
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