The article describes the use of a datalogger in conjunction with an oxygen sensor to fabricate a hydrogen peroxide biosensor. An eggshell membrane is peeled from a fresh egg. The membrane is used to cover the surface of an oxygen electrode. The detection scheme is based on the increase in dissolved oxygen content upon exposure to hydrogen peroxide solution. The increase in oxygen level is monitored and linearly related to hydrogen peroxide concentration. This biosensor has been successfully applied to determine the hydrogen peroxide concentration in some commercial samples. These experiments provide suitable simple hands-on experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students to help them understand the biosensor technology.
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