Novel approach to multichannel SPR sensing

A novel approach to multichannel SPR sensing based on encoding information from separate sensing channels into a single optical spectrum is presented. A dual channel SPR sensor using this approach is demonstrated. Attention is given to exploitation of the dual-channel SPR sensor for compensation for background interference and non-specific adsorption of the biomolecules to the surface of the SPR biosensor. Experimental results indicate that background refractive index changes were compensated with accuracy better than 8 X 10-5 RIU (refractive index unit); the effect of a temperature change of 3.6 K was reduced by a factor of 13 by the dual-channel sensor. SPR biosensor-based detection of monoclonal anti-dinitrophenyl antibody (a-DNP) with compensation for non-specific adsorption is demonstrated.