Diagram showing how the technology works (IMAGE)

University of Bath

Diagram showing how the technology works

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The sensor is based on boronic acid attached to a graphene foam. An electroactive polymer layer is added on top and binds to the boronic acid. When glucose is present, it competitively binds to the boronic acid, displacing the polymer and producing an electric current.

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