Impedance Spectroscopy for Bacterial Cell Monitoring, Analysis, and Antibiotic Susceptibility TestingClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
- Pragya SwamiPragya SwamiDept. of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110016, IndiaMore by Pragya Swami
- Satyam AnandSatyam AnandDept. of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110016, IndiaMore by Satyam Anand
- Anurag HolaniAnurag HolaniDept. of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110016, IndiaMore by Anurag Holani
- Shalini Gupta*Shalini Gupta*[email protected]Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi 110016, IndiaMore by Shalini Gupta
Abstract
Conventional approaches for bacterial cell analysis are hindered by lengthy processing times and tedious protocols that rely on gene amplification and cell culture. Impedance spectroscopy has emerged as a promising tool for efficient real-time bacterial monitoring, owing to its simple, label-free nature and cost-effectiveness. However, its limited practical applications in real-world scenarios pose a significant challenge. In this review, we provide a comprehensive study of impedance spectroscopy and its practical utilization in bacterial system measurements. We begin by outlining the fundamentals of impedance theory and modeling, specific to bacterial systems. We then offer insights into various strategies for bacterial cell detection and discuss the role of impedance spectroscopy in antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and single-cell analysis. Additionally, we explore key aspects of impedance system design, including the influence of electrodes, media, and cell enrichment techniques on the sensitivity, specificity, detection speed, concentration accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of current impedance biosensors. By combining different biosensor design parameters, impedance theory, and detection principles, we propose that impedance applications can be expanded to point-of-care diagnostics, enhancing their practical utility. This Perspective focuses exclusively on ideally polarizable (fully capacitive) electrodes, excluding any consideration of charge transfer resulting from Faradaic reactions.
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