THz spectroscopy of BSA in a surface-tension confined flow-cell
THz spectroscopy of BSA in a surface-tension confined flow-cell
A novel combination of oxygen plasma treatments and machining was used to modify the surface wetting of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) to develop a terahertz compatible microfluidic flow-cell that confines aqueous samples with surface tension forces. By increasing the wettability of the water channel and creating superhydrophobic nanostructures on the surrounding substrate, a stark contrast in contact angles was produced that leads to the principle confinement effect. Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) was performed on a range of bovine serum albumin (BSA) concentrations, demonstrating the potential for using this chemically inert, bio-compatible material for investigating protein hydration dynamics with THz spectroscopy.
Klokkou, Nicholas T.
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Rowe, David J.
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Bowden, Bethany M.
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Sessions, Neil P.
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West, Jonathan J.
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Wilkinson, James S.
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Apostolopoulos, Vasilis
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3 September 2021
Klokkou, Nicholas T.
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Rowe, David J.
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Bowden, Bethany M.
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Sessions, Neil P.
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West, Jonathan J.
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Wilkinson, James S.
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Apostolopoulos, Vasilis
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Klokkou, Nicholas T., Rowe, David J., Bowden, Bethany M., Sessions, Neil P., West, Jonathan J., Wilkinson, James S. and Apostolopoulos, Vasilis
(2021)
THz spectroscopy of BSA in a surface-tension confined flow-cell.
In 46th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2021.
vol. 2021-August,
IEEE..
(doi:10.1109/IRMMW-THz50926.2021.9567508).
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A novel combination of oxygen plasma treatments and machining was used to modify the surface wetting of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) to develop a terahertz compatible microfluidic flow-cell that confines aqueous samples with surface tension forces. By increasing the wettability of the water channel and creating superhydrophobic nanostructures on the surrounding substrate, a stark contrast in contact angles was produced that leads to the principle confinement effect. Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) was performed on a range of bovine serum albumin (BSA) concentrations, demonstrating the potential for using this chemically inert, bio-compatible material for investigating protein hydration dynamics with THz spectroscopy.
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Published date: 3 September 2021
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46th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2021, , Chengdu, China, 2021-08-30 - 2021-09-03
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