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Preparation of organic electrochemical tranzistors for biosensorics
Ehlich, Jiří ; Vala, Martin (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (advisor)
The goal of this thesis is to describe the process used in preparation of organic electrochemical transistors thus biosensors for testing potential drugs aimed for cardiomyocytes. Then explore some physical properties of developed sensors such as adhesion of materials used, conductivity of developed structures and stability of developed structures in various water environments. As primary technology used for creating our OECTs was used inkjet printing of special inks with electrical properties on PET and PEN substrate cured with special treatment before and after printing. This thesis results in complete view on technology and development of biosensors we had created.
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Modelling of organic electrochemical transistors
Truksa, Jan ; Omasta, Lukáš (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (advisor)
The topic of this work is the making of a virtual model of a circular organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) and its electric field, and comparison of the computed results to a real system of rotationally symmetrical electrodes. The electric potential field in the transistor was modelled using the finite element method and the electric field and current field were determined using the results. Later, the electric potential field was mapped in a real system of aluminium electrodes, submerged in water. The electric field model of an unusually configured circular OECT is presented in this work. Due to insufficient computing capacity, the model had to be significantly simplified. The computed results agree with the experimentally determined potential field despite the simplification. The deviations of the model output characteristic from real OECT characteristic were caused by simplifying the model in respect to reality.
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Development of a sensing platform for the study of physiological functions of living cells
Marková, Aneta ; Víteček, Jan (referee) ; Vala, Martin (advisor)
The aim was to develop a sensing platform on the base of organic electrochemical transistor (OECT). The focus was on the preparation of proper electrode system and on optimalization of properties of thin layer of organic semiconductor. As a base, commercial glass substrates with integrated indium-tin oxide electrodes were chosen. Thin layers were prepared from organic semiconductor poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) by spin-coating. Four formulations of material were studied. Layers with different thickness were prepared and the dependence of transconductance on the thickness of the layer and ratio of width and length was observed. The degradation of electrode system was solved by galvanic plating with gold. Attention was also paid to modifications to PEDOT: PSS. It has been found that the optimal layer thickness for use in sensors is approximately 150 nm. By reducing the series resistance by using a silver paste, the transconductance of 23 mS was obtained for the Ink 2, for the Ink 3 the transconductance was 44 mS. Sensoric platforms with these transconductances can be used for detection of physiological functions of electrogenic cells, e.g. cardiomyocytes.
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Printed Biosensor Based on Organic Electrochemical Transistor
Omasta, Lukáš ; Mikula, Milan (referee) ; Boušek, Jaroslav (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (advisor)
Organické elektronické zariadenia sú vyvíjané ako vhodné riešenia senzorov pre bioelektroniku, a to najmä kvôli dobrej biokompatibilite organických polovodičov v nich použitých. Takzvané biosenzory dokážu premeniť elektrochemické procesy na elektronický signál. Matrica takýchto biosenzorov môže simultánne skenovať množstvo biologických vzoriek, alebo rôznych tkanív v živých systémoch. Aktívnou súčasťou zariadenia je organický elektrochemický tranzistor (OECT). V tejto práci je diskutovaný teoretický rámec fungovania takéhoto zariadenia, jeho elektrická charakterizácia, aplikácia v biosenzoroch na báze buniek, spôsoby výroby a aktuálnym stavom techniky v oblasti organickej elektroniky. Experimentálna časť obsahuje konkrétne výrobné postupy vývoja OECT zariadení, ktoré boli použité v našom laboratóriu. Hlavný dôraz sa kladie na schopnosť vyrobených zariadení detekovať reakciu a monitorovať stimuláciu elektrogenných buniek. Za týmto účelom boli vyvinuté matice mikroelektródových OECT zariadení založených na polovodivom polyméri PEDOT:PSS. Tieto boli vyrobené s využitím bežnými tlačiarenských techník (atramentová tlač a sieťotlač) spolu so štandardnými litografickými postupmi. Najnovšie nami vyvinuté zariadenia dosahujú najväčšieho zosílením signálu, g = 2,5 mS a časovú konštantu t = 0,15 s. Tieto zariadenia sú porovnateľné, často dokonca lepšie ako niektoré iné najmodernejšie a plne litograficky pripravené senzory.
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Modelling of bioelectronic devices
Truksa, Jan ; Vala, Martin (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (advisor)
Tématem této práce je počítačové modelování organického elektrochemického tranzistoru (OECT). Pro vytvoření modelu bylo třeba vypočítat rozložení elektrického pole a koncentrace iontů elektrolytu. Výpočet byl proveden numericky pomocí metody konečných prvků. Bylo vypočítáno rozložení elektrického potenciálu na povrchu kanálu OECT, dále byly vypočítány změny vodivosti a výstupní proud OECT. Výpočty byly provedeny na osobním počítači pomocí komerčního softwaru COMSOL Multiphysics. Kvůli nedostatečnému výpočetnímu výkonu musel být model rozdělen na části a drasticky zjednodušen. Prezentované výsledky se liší od literatury, protože se nepodařilo správně modelovat saturaci tranzistoru. Odchylky od reálného chování OECT jsou pravděpodobně způsobeny zjednodušením modelu.
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Optimization of printing of organic electronic devices printing for bioelectronics
Bráblíková, Aneta ; Hrabal, Michal (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is focused on optimization of printing of organic electronic devices printing for bioelectronics. The main goal of this bachelor thesis is a series of experiments devised to optimize semiconductive structures of PEDOT (semiconductive polymer) and description of the process used in the preparation of organic electrochemical transistors for biosensor by screen printing technology. The research focused on application of bioelectronics, printing technologies, conductive inks suitable for the preparation of OECTs (organic electrochemical tranzistors) and rheological properties of materials. Main conditions tested in the experimental part were temperature, stirring and additon of DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide) into a printing pasted. The evaluated parameters of materials were basic viscoelastic characteristics. At the ent of the thesis have been successfully designed the series of transistors to monitor cell cultures.
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The study of the electrical and dielectric properties of gas sensors based on ionic liquids
Maráčková, Lucie ; Pospíšil, Jan (referee) ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (advisor)
This diploma´s thesis is focused on a study of electrical and dielectric properties of gas sensors based on ionic liquids. Measurements were done on two different types of OECT substrates (0099 and 0160). Three ionic liquids and physiological solution PBS were chosen as electrolytes. Direct current current-voltage characteristic was measured. Switching rations of transistors with this electrolyte were determined by current-voltage characteristic. Alternating resistivity dependence on frequency were measured as well. Better properties showed OECT 0099 substrates.
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Organic tranistors for sensorics
Marková, Aneta ; Omasta, Lukáš (referee) ; Vala, Martin (advisor)
The aim was to find the best available commercial formulation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and methods and subsequent treatment of thin films for organic electrochemical transistors (OECT). These films will be used in bioelectronic sensors to measure the physiological function of cardiomyocytes. Studied material was PEDOT:PSS in six different formulations. Thin layers prepared by spin coating were modified in three ways, namely (i) immersion in ethylene glycol, (ii) drying and (iii) a combination of drying and ethylene glycol. The layers were then tested for the influence of ethylene glycol, thermal stability, the impact of storage, influence of aqueous medium, and additional thermal annealing. According to the results obtained, the most suitable treatment of most materials was immersion in ethylene glycol followed by thermal annealing of the layer. It was found that the most appropriate material formulation was Sigma Aldrich 739 316 treated by the combination of drying, immersion in ethylene glycol and thermal annealing.
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Study of transistor properties with ionic liquids
Mitáčková, Martina ; Pospíšil, Jan (referee) ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (advisor)
This diploma thesis is focused on the study of electric and dielectric properties of transistors based on ionic liquids. The measurements were performed on organic electrochemical transistors with a semiconducting channel made of PEDOT:PSS, which were firstly prepared on ITO substrates, later they were printed using 3D print. Ionic liquid NO4 (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogensulfate) was used for measuring of the properties. Electrical properties were determined by measuring volt-ampere characteristics, dielectric properties were measured by impedance spectroscopy.
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Electro-optical sensor for the detection of extracellular ions
Bellan, Boris ; Salyk, Ota (referee) ; Vala, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this work was to prepare a platform based on electrochemical transistor that would allow both electrical and optical detection of ion exchange between the electrolyte and the layer of organic semiconductor. Semiconductor that have been used in this work was poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate). The main goal was to verify whether the proposed platform meets the requirements of both characterization methods, and whether the sensitivity in the given arrangement is sufficient for the required range of analyte concentrations. The work also dealt with the study of the stability of the prepared platform in selected solvents and culture media, at the same time the method of optimizing the preparation of the photoresist foil and the completion of the OECT measuring cell was studied. A suitable solvent for polymethyl methacrylate was sought so that it did not affect the surrounding parts of the platform. Based on the obtained results, it was found that the selected photoresist for the preparation of the spacer frame is not suitable. However, it was found that the proposed platform satisfies both characterization methods. Therefore, it will be necessary to replace the current photoresist with a new, more chemically stable one.
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