High-Performance Dual-Mode Terahertz Biosensor for Cancer Detection via Graphene Modulation and Machine Learning Integration
摘要
This research introduces a biosensor engineered for high-sensitivity cancer detection with dual-mode sensing functionalities. The suggested sensor exhibits outstanding performance characteristics, with a maximum sensitivity of 1 THz/RIU, a figure of merit of 13.158 RIU−1, and a low detection limit of 0.150 RIU. The sensor demonstrates remarkable tunability via modification of graphene’s chemical potential (0.1–0.9 eV) and sustains consistent performance over a range of incidence angles (0°-80°). Machine learning regression models, particularly random forest algorithms, were successfully integrated to enhance real-time data interpretation and diagnostic accuracy, achieving an R2 score of 0.85 across multiple operational conditions. The linear relationship between resonance frequency and refractive index (R2 = 0.95276) ensures reliable calibration and quantification capabilities. Fabrication employs standard micro/nano-fabrication techniques including electron beam lithography, chemical vapor deposition, and sequential material deposition. Compared to existing biosensors, the proposed design offers superior sensitivity over a broader refractive index range (1.360–1.401), making it suitable for multi-purpose cancer detection applications in resource-constrained environments.