Biopolym. Cell. 2024; 40(3):229-229.
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Flow injection biosensor system for real time determination of heavy metal ions for water monitoring
1, 2Bakhmat V. A., 1Panasiuk Yu. D., 1, 3Soldatkin O. O., 1, 2Dzyadevych S. V., 1, 4Pyeshkova V. M.
  1. Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine
    150, Akademika Zabolotnoho Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03143
  2. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
    64, Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01601
  3. National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"
    37, Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03056
  4. The Open University
    Venables Building, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Abstract

Aim. Heavy metal ion pollution is a worldwide problem that causes irreparable damage to humans and other organisms. The traditional detection methods, while accurate, are expensive, complex, and slow, making them impractical for continuous real-time monitoring. Biosensors, however, offer a promising solution with their affordability, ease of use, sensitivity, portability, and on-site monitoring capabilities, effectively addressing heavy metal ion pollution challenges. Conclusions. A new flow injection biosensor system for real time determination of heavy metal ions for water monitoring was developed. Optimal parameters for continuous flow analysis were determined and its main analytical characteristics were investigated, including sensitivity, detection limit, signal reproducibility, and reactivation after inhibition. The developed biosensor system can potentially be used for the analysis of heavy metals in water.
Keywords: electrochemical biosensor, heavy metal ions, enzyme inhibition, water monitoring