SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MCM-BASED COMPOSITE FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION

Abstract

This study focuses on the synthesis of material for glucose detection. Diabetes is a major concern worldwide and therefore constant research is going on to develop methods for its better and cheap detection. Initially, the glucose sensors developed were focused on developing a material that could detect glucose concentration through its enzymatic breakdown. However, recent developments in glucose sensors have started employing non-enzymatic techniques. Therefore, materials with greater surface areas and better electrochemical activities are being tested. In this experiment, we used Mobil Composition of Matter No.40 (MCM-41), an amorphous material with a high surface area. To further enhance the electrochemical activity, its composite was formed with copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles which are known for high surface area. This material MCM-41 has already been reported for glucose sensing however, used in enzymatic glucose sensing only and with the use of Selenium nanoparticles.