摘要 |
<p>A process for producing bio-composite oxide thin films intended for the use as urea biosensors is provided in this application. The encapsulation of bio-sensitive molecules/cells, such as bacteria, cells, enzymes, in the inorganic matrix of the sol-gel processed molybdenum trioxide and the retention of the bio-sensitive molecule/cell is described herein. This is important to develop resistive bio-detectors where the gas sensitive matrix measures the products of the biochemical reaction (i.e., gaseous ammonia) of the hydrolysis of urea by urease. The invention is also directed to the bio-composite oxide thin films produced by the described process.</p> |