Surface‐Engineered TiO2 Film for Enhanced Electrochemical Biosensing and Cell Monitoring

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In vitro cell density measuring studies are mostly based on colorimetric methods; however, these approaches are limited to endpoint measurements rather than continuous data. To obtain more sensitive and continuous data, real‐time monitoring of cell density is essential, which requires the development of surfaces with optimal physicochemical properties. TiO 2 nanoporous structures are promising due to their favorable electrical properties, simple synthesis, unique porosity, biocompatibility, and stability. This study examined TiO 2 films deposited onto titanium plates and screen‐printed electrodes, characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical techniques. HeLa and A549 cell proliferation on TiO 2 was assessed and compared to polystyrene. Cell adhesion was evaluated via DAPI staining, fluorescence microscopy, and SEM. Electrochemical analyses (CV and EIS) were conducted on TiO 2 ‐coated electrodes. Results showed comparable proliferation on TiO 2 and polystyrene, with effective adhesion confirmed by SEM. Electrochemical data demonstrated high sensitivity in detecting cellular differences, with detection limits of 150 cells for A549 and 107 for HeLa. These findings highlight TiO 2 nanoporous structures as promising candidates for cell‐based biosensor platforms.