US Patent 11881549 Physical vapor deposited electrode for electrochemical sensors

An electrochemical electrode and method for making same that provides enhanced characteristics for use in biosensors, such as blood glucose sensors. The electrode comprises a substrate, a conductive layer deposited on the substrate, and a resistive material layer deposited on the conductive layer. The conductive layer comprises nickel and chromium, and the resistive material layer comprises carbon and a carbon-nitrogen species.