Analytical device having semiconductive organic polymeric element associated with analyte-binding substance
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1. A variable resistance sensor for the determination of an analyte in a medium comprising:
- (a) an insulating structure,(b) element means having an active part comprised of semiconductive organic polymer of polyacetylene including a specific binding substance for the analyte, mounted on said structure for exposure to the medium and(c) electrodes positioned to contact the element.
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Abstract
A method, sensor and semiconductor device for determining the concentration of an analyte in a medium. The device features an element constructed of semiconductive organic polymer associated with a binding substance having specific affinity for the analyte.
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1. A variable resistance sensor for the determination of an analyte in a medium comprising:
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(a) an insulating structure, (b) element means having an active part comprised of semiconductive organic polymer of polyacetylene including a specific binding substance for the analyte, mounted on said structure for exposure to the medium and (c) electrodes positioned to contact the element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of identifying the type and quantity of an analyte in a medium comprising the steps of:
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(a) preparing an element of semiconductive organic polymer of polyacetylene (b) treating the element with a specific binding substance, (c) exposing the element to the medium, (d) measuring the change in an electrical characteristic of the treated element. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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