Nikolai A. Belyakov

Dr. Nikolai A. Belyakov


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 November 2024 in Biosensors
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AOAlexey Orlov
Alexey Orlov
MZMaria Zolotova
Maria Zolotova
DNDenis Novichikhin
Denis Novichikhin
NBNikolai A. Belyakov
Nikolai A. Belyakov
SPSvetlana Protasova
Svetlana Protasova
Artem Vadimovich SinolitsArtem Vadimovich Sinolits
Artem Vadimovich Sinolits
This study presents the development of stannous chloride (SnCl2)-modified glass substrates for biomolecule immobilization and their application in fabricating sensor chips for label-free interferometric biosensors. The glass modification process was optimized, identifying a 5% SnCl2 concentration, a 45 min reaction time, and a 150 °C drying temperature as conditions for efficient protein immobilization. Based on the SnCl2-modified glass substrates and label-free spectral-phase interferometry, a biosensor was developed for the detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)—a highly toxic and carcinogenic contaminant in agricultural products. The biosensor realizes a competitive immunoassay of a remarkable detection limit as low as 26 pg/mL of AFB1, and a five-order dynamic range. The biosensor performance was validated using real corn flour samples contaminated with Aspergillus flavus. The proposed approach not only provides a powerful tool for AFB1 detection for food safety monitoring but also demonstrates the potential of SnCl2-modified substrates as a versatile platform for the development of next-generation biosensors.