Theoretical evaluation of a fiber-optic SPR biosensor based on a gold layer treated with thiol acid

Abstract

In the present work, we have investigated the surface plasmons resonance (SPR) biosensor based on optical fiber applied for the detection of pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli), in order to overcome the stresses caused by the massive prism and to obtain a reliable and efficient miniature device. The modeling procedure is based on a matrix formalism developed for the optical studies of multilayer media. We have tested the response of the fiber optic biosensor based on a golden substrate functionalized with thiol acid. The results show that the SPR biosensor sensitivity is improved by treating the gold electrode with thiol. An improved SPR biosensor with a high resolution is obtained.