Reduced signal crosstalk multi neurotransmitter image sensor by microhole array structure

Abstract

A microhole array structure combined with an enzyme immobilization method using magnetic beads can enhance the target discernment capability of a multi neurotransmitter image sensor. Here we report the fabrication and evaluation of the H + -diffusion-preventing capability of the sensor with the array structure. The structure with an SU-8 photoresist has holes with a size of 24.5 ' 31.6 µm 2 . Sensors were prepared with the array structure of three different heights: 0, 15, and 60 µm. When the sensor has the structure of 60 µm height, 48% reduced output voltage is measured at a H + -sensitive null pixel that is located 75 µm from the acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-immobilized pixel, which is the starting point of H + diffusion. The suppressed H + immigration is shown in a two-dimensional (2D) image in real time. The sensor parameters, such as height of the array structure and measuring time, are optimized experimentally. The sensor is expected to effectively distinguish various neurotransmitters in biological samples.