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  • Title: Impedimetric approach for quantifying low bacteria concentrations based on the changes produced in the electrode-solution interface during the pre-attachment stage.
    Author: Muñoz-Berbel X, Vigués N, Jenkins AT, Mas J, Muñoz FJ.
    Journal: Biosens Bioelectron; 2008 May 15; 23(10):1540-6. PubMed ID: 18308537.
    Abstract:
    This paper describes an approach for quantifying low concentrations of bacteria, particularly Escherichia coli, based on the measurement of the initial attachment of bacteria to platinum surfaces, using impedance spectroscopy. The value of the interface capacitance in the pre-attachment stage (before 1min of attachment) showed correlation with suspended concentration of bacteria from 10(1) to 10(7)CFUmL(-1) (colony forming units per mL). This method was found to be sensitive to the attachment time, to the applied potential and to the size of the counter electrode. The sensor lifetime was also evaluated.
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