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Abstract

A contiguous multilayer membrane for use with an electrochemical sensor is prepared comprising a first relatively nonporous dense polymer layer, a second polymer layer less dense and more porous than the first layer, a third layer containing an enzyme and a fourth polymer layer less dense and more porous than the first layer. The polymer is preferably cellulose acetate and the second and fourth layers are prepared with a solvent and nonsolvent for the polymer. The membrane may contain multiple enzyme layers separated by a polymer layer. The multilayer membrane provides advantages of higher substrate conversion, homogeneous distribution of enzyme and/or minimized interference with analyte diffusion.

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