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Barth I, Conteduca D, Dong P, Wragg J, Sahoo PK, Arruda GS, Martins ER, Krauss TF. Phase noise matching in resonant metasurfaces for intrinsic sensing stability. OPTICA 2024; 11:354-361. [PMID: 38638165 PMCID: PMC11023067 DOI: 10.1364/optica.510524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
Interferometry offers a precise means of interrogating resonances in dielectric and plasmonic metasurfaces, surpassing spectrometer-imposed resolution limits. However, interferometry implementations often face complexity or instability issues due to heightened sensitivity. Here, we address the necessity for noise compensation and tolerance by harnessing the inherent capabilities of photonic resonances. Our proposed solution, termed "resonant phase noise matching," employs optical referencing to align the phases of equally sensitive, orthogonal components of the same mode. This effectively mitigates drift and noise, facilitating the detection of subtle phase changes induced by a target analyte through spatially selective surface functionalization. Validation of this strategy using Fano resonances in a 2D photonic crystal slab showcases noteworthy phase stability (σ < 10 - 4 π ). With demonstrated label-free detection of low-molecular-weight proteins at clinically relevant concentrations, resonant phase noise matching presents itself as a potentially valuable strategy for advancing scalable, high-performance sensing technology beyond traditional laboratory settings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Isabel Barth
- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Sao Carlos School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos-SP 13566-590, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos-SP 13566-590, Brazil
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- School of Physics Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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Hassan S, Schreib CC, Zhao X, Duret G, Roman DS, Nair V, Cohen-Karni T, Veiseh O, Robinson JT. Real-Time In Vivo Sensing of Nitric Oxide Using Photonic Microring Resonators. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2253-2261. [PMID: 35938877 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c00756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Real-time in vivo detection of biomarkers, particularly nitric oxide (NO), is of utmost importance for critical healthcare monitoring, therapeutic dosing, and fundamental understanding of NO's role in regulating many physiological processes. However, detection of NO in a biological medium is challenging due to its short lifetime and low concentration. Here, we demonstrate for the first time that photonic microring resonators (MRRs) can provide real-time, direct, and in vivo detection of NO in a mouse wound model. The MRR encodes the NO concentration information into its transfer function in the form of a resonance wavelength shift. We show that these functionalized MRRs, fabricated using complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible processes, can achieve sensitive detection of NO (sub-μM) with excellent specificity and no apparent performance degradation for more than 24 h of operation in biological medium. With alternative functionalizations, this compact lab-on-chip optical sensing platform could support real-time in vivo detection of myriad of biochemical species.
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- Sakib Hassan
- Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States.,Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States.,Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Wang Z, Chen J, Khan SA, Li F, Shen J, Duan Q, Liu X, Zhu J. Plasmonic Metasurfaces for Medical Diagnosis Applications: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 22:133. [PMID: 35009676 PMCID: PMC8747222 DOI: 10.3390/s22010133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Plasmonic metasurfaces have been widely used in biosensing to improve the interaction between light and biomolecules through the effects of near-field confinement. When paired with biofunctionalization, plasmonic metasurface sensing is considered as a viable strategy for improving biomarker detection technologies. In this review, we enumerate the fundamental mechanism of plasmonic metasurfaces sensing and present their detection in human tumors and COVID-19. The advantages of rapid sampling, streamlined processes, high sensitivity, and easy accessibility are highlighted compared with traditional detection techniques. This review is looking forward to assisting scientists in advancing research and developing a new generation of multifunctional biosensors.
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- Zhenbiao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
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- Analysis and Measurement Center, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Science and Detection Technology, Institute of Electromagnetics and Acoustics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Z.W.); (S.A.K.); (F.L.); (J.S.); (Q.D.); (X.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
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Surface Plasmonic Sensors: Sensing Mechanism and Recent Applications. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21165262. [PMID: 34450704 PMCID: PMC8401600 DOI: 10.3390/s21165262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Surface plasmonic sensors have been widely used in biology, chemistry, and environment monitoring. These sensors exhibit extraordinary sensitivity based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) or localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effects, and they have found commercial applications. In this review, we present recent progress in the field of surface plasmonic sensors, mainly in the configurations of planar metastructures and optical-fiber waveguides. In the metastructure platform, the optical sensors based on LSPR, hyperbolic dispersion, Fano resonance, and two-dimensional (2D) materials integration are introduced. The optical-fiber sensors integrated with LSPR/SPR structures and 2D materials are summarized. We also introduce the recent advances in quantum plasmonic sensing beyond the classical shot noise limit. The challenges and opportunities in this field are discussed.
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Recent advances of electrochemical and optical biosensors for detection of C-reactive protein as a major inflammatory biomarker. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.105287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Barth I, Conteduca D, Reardon C, Johnson S, Krauss TF. Common-path interferometric label-free protein sensing with resonant dielectric nanostructures. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2020; 9:96. [PMID: 32509300 PMCID: PMC7264974 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-020-0336-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Research toward photonic biosensors for point-of-care applications and personalized medicine is driven by the need for high-sensitivity, low-cost, and reliable technology. Among the most sensitive modalities, interferometry offers particularly high performance, but typically lacks the required operational simplicity and robustness. Here, we introduce a common-path interferometric sensor based on guided-mode resonances to combine high performance with inherent stability. The sensor exploits the simultaneous excitation of two orthogonally polarized modes, and detects the relative phase change caused by biomolecular binding on the sensor surface. The wide dynamic range of the sensor, which is essential for fabrication and angle tolerance, as well as versatility, is controlled by integrating multiple, tuned structures in the field of view. This approach circumvents the trade-off between sensitivity and dynamic range, typical of other phase-sensitive modalities, without increasing complexity. Our sensor enables the challenging label-free detection of procalcitonin, a small protein (13 kDa) and biomarker for infection, at the clinically relevant concentration of 1 pg mL-1, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 35. This result indicates the utility for an exemplary application in antibiotic guidance, and opens possibilities for detecting further clinically or environmentally relevant small molecules with an intrinsically simple and robust sensing modality.
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- Isabel Barth
- Department of Physics, University of York, YO10 5DD York, UK
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of York, YO10 5DD York, UK
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Prosa M, Bolognesi M, Fornasari L, Grasso G, Lopez-Sanchez L, Marabelli F, Toffanin S. Nanostructured Organic/Hybrid Materials and Components in Miniaturized Optical and Chemical Sensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E480. [PMID: 32155993 PMCID: PMC7153587 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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In the last decade, biochemical sensors have brought a disruptive breakthrough in analytical chemistry and microbiology due the advent of technologically advanced systems conceived to respond to specific applications. From the design of a multitude of different detection modalities, several classes of sensor have been developed over the years. However, to date they have been hardly used in point-of-care or in-field applications, where cost and portability are of primary concern. In the present review we report on the use of nanostructured organic and hybrid compounds in optoelectronic, electrochemical and plasmonic components as constituting elements of miniaturized and easy-to-integrate biochemical sensors. We show how the targeted design, synthesis and nanostructuring of organic and hybrid materials have enabled enormous progress not only in terms of modulation and optimization of the sensor capabilities and performance when used as active materials, but also in the architecture of the detection schemes when used as structural/packing components. With a particular focus on optoelectronic, chemical and plasmonic components for sensing, we highlight that the new concept of having highly-integrated architectures through a system-engineering approach may enable the full expression of the potential of the sensing systems in real-setting applications in terms of fast-response, high sensitivity and multiplexity at low-cost and ease of portability.
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- Mario Prosa
- Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN), National Research Council (CNR), via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.P.); (M.B.)
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN), National Research Council (CNR), via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.P.); (M.B.)
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- Plasmore s.r.l., viale Vittorio Emanuele II 4, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.F.); (L.L.-S.)
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN), National Research Council (CNR) c/o Department of Chemistry, ‘Sapienza’ University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Plasmore s.r.l., viale Vittorio Emanuele II 4, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.F.); (L.L.-S.)
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- Physics Department, University of Pavia, via A. Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN), National Research Council (CNR), via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.P.); (M.B.)
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