Title Flat plasmonic biosensor with an on-chip metagrating-integrated laser
Authors Strandberg, Erik ; Juodėnas, Mindaugas ; Šípová-Jungová, Hana ; Käll, Mikael
DOI 10.1021/acssensors.5c01997
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Is Part of ACS Sensors.. Washington, DC : American Chemical Society. 2025, vol. 10, iss. 10, p. 7670-7678.. ISSN 2379-3694
Keywords [eng] compact biosensing ; lab-on-a-chip ; metasurface ; surface plasmon resonance ; vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser
Abstract [eng] Metasurfaces are emerging as a transformative platform in optics, offering compact and versatile alternatives to bulky traditional components. Here, we present a metasurface-enabled, on-chip surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor that enables label-free biomolecular analysis in a miniaturized, chip-scale format. By integrating flat metaoptics together with semiconductor lasers, a collimated fan of light for angle-resolved SPR measurements can be emitted directly into a glass substrate, eliminating the need for conventional optics. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate a bulk refractive index sensitivity of 4.9 × 10-6 RIU, along with multiplexed detection of low-molecular-weight microRNA with limits of detection of 0.1 nM via direct sensing and 0.02 nM with antibody amplification. The scalability of metasurface fabrication, coupled with the low cost of semiconductor lasers, suggests this platform can be readily adapted for diverse sensing modalities and mass manufacture, potentially transforming SPR beyond its conventional, benchtop implementations.
Published Washington, DC : American Chemical Society
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2025
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