Conducting polymers for biosensors: Rationale based on models

Abstract

With conducting polymers acting as three dimensional matrix for the immobilised enzymes where reactants are converted to the products, several biosensors have been developed in the last decade. The biosensors are modelled here based on the reactions to focus on their advantage and limitations caused by over oxidation of the polymer matrix. A proposal to overcome these limitations has been modelled. The role of conducting polymers in developing neurotransmitter sensors is discussed.