Biosensors based on organic electrochemical transistors (OECT) are attractive devices for real‐time monitoring of biological processes. The direct coupling between the channel of the OECT and the electrolyte enables intimate interfacing with biological environments at the same time bringing signal amplification and fast sensor response times. So far, these devices are mainly applied to mammalian systems; cells or body fluids for the development of diagnostics and various health status monitoring technology. Yet, no direct detection of biomolecules from cells or organelles is reported. Here, an OECT glucose sensor applied to chloroplasts, which are the plant organelles responsible for the light‐to‐chemical energy conversion of the photosynthesis, is reported. Real‐time monitoring of glucose export from chloroplasts in two distinct metabolic phases is demonstrated and the transfer dynamics with a time resolution of 1 min is quantified, thus reaching monitoring dynamics being an order of magnitude better than conventional methods.
The conjugated oligomer ETE-S is enzymatically polymerized in vitro, in the presence of peroxidase and H2O2. This polymerization route occurs also in the plant cell wall where ETE-S polymerizes and forms conductors along the plant structure.
Life in our planet
is highly dependent on plants as they are the
primary source of food, regulators of the atmosphere, and providers
of a variety of materials. In this work, we review the progress on
bioelectronic devices for plants and biohybrid systems based on plants,
therefore discussing advancements that view plants either from a biological
or a technological perspective, respectively. We give an overview
on wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for monitoring and
modulating plant physiology that can be used as tools in basic plant
science or find application in agriculture. Furthermore, we discuss
plant-wearable devices for monitoring a plant’s microenvironment
that will enable optimization of growth conditions. The review then
covers plant biohybrid systems where plants are an integral part of
devices or are converted to devices upon functionalization with smart
materials, including self-organized electronics, plant nanobionics,
and energy applications. The review focuses on advancements based
on organic electronic and carbon-based materials and discusses opportunities,
challenges, as well as future steps.
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