Graphene based field-effect transistor biosensors functionalized using gas-phase synthesized gold nanoparticles

Research has focused on graphene for developing the next generation of label-free biosensors, capable of highly sensitive and specific detection of DNA or other biomolecules. The binding of charged analytes to the one-atom thick layer of graphene can greatly affect its electronic properties. However, graphene is highly chemically inert, thus surface functionalization through chemical treatment is typically necessary to immobilize receptors of...