scholarly journals Non-labeled and highly sensitive probe detection with novel hierarchical SERS substrates fabricated by nanoindentation and chemical reaction methods

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingran Zhang ◽  
Tianqi Jia ◽  
Yongda Yan ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Peng Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Novel Method

Nanostructures and nanoparticles are two typical structures which have already been widely employed as the Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) substrates. In most studies, they are employed separately as SERS substrates. Recently, the hierarchical structures including nanostructures and nanoparticles present better SERS characteristics. However, how to machine such hierarchical structures is a big problem. In the present study, a novel method integrating the nanoindentation process and chemical redox reaction to machine the hierarchical SERS substrate is provided. Micro/nanostructures are formed on the Cu(110) plane first, and then Ag nanoparticles are generated on the structured Copper surface. Effects of parameters of the indentation process and the corrosion times in the AgNO3 solutions on the Raman intensities of the SERS substrate with hierarchical structures are experimentally studied. The intensity and distribution of the electric field of single and multi Ag nanoparticles on the surface of plane and micro/nanostructures are studied with the COMSOL software. The feasibility of the hierarchical SERS substrate is verified using R6G molecules. Finally, the enhancement factor of malachite green molecules can reach to 5.089×109, which proves that the method is simple, replicable and low cost method for machining the hierarchical SERS substrate.

scholarly journals Label-free highly sensitive probe detection with novel hierarchical SERS substrates fabricated by nanoindentation and chemical reaction methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 2483-2496
Author(s):  
Jingran Zhang ◽  
Tianqi Jia ◽  
Yongda Yan ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Peng Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Enhancement Factor ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Highly Sensitive

Nanostructures have been widely employed in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates. Recently, in order to obtain a higher enhancement factor at a lower detection limit, hierarchical structures, including nanostructures and nanoparticles, appear to be viable SERS substrate candidates. Here we describe a novel method integrating the nanoindentation process and chemical redox reaction to machine a hierarchical SERS substrate. The micro/nanostructures are first formed on a Cu(110) plane and then Ag nanoparticles are generated on the structured copper surface. The effect of the indentation process parameters and the corrosion time in the AgNO3 solution on the Raman intensities of the SERS substrate with hierarchical structures are experimentally studied. The intensity and distribution of the electric field of single and multiple Ag nanoparticles on the surface of a plane and with multiple micro/nanostructures are studied with COMSOL software. The feasibility of the hierarchical SERS substrate is verified using R6G molecules. Finally, the enhancement factor using malachite green molecules was found to reach 5.089 × 109, which demonstrates that the production method is a simple, reproducible and low-cost method for machining a highly sensitive, hierarchical SERS substrate.

Preparation of a Novel Three-Dimensional TiO2 Macroporous/TiO2 Nanorods/Ag Nanoparticles Composite Nanostructure and its Use as SERS Substrates

NANO ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (05) ◽  
pp. 1750052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuhua Li ◽  
Jian Lin ◽  
Junhong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Colloidal Crystal ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Ordered Macroporous ◽  
Silver Mirror Reaction

A novel composite nanostructure which is made up of TiO2 three dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) nanostructure and TiO2 nanorods (NRs) has been successfully synthesized through a combination of colloidal crystal template technology and hydrothermal method, then we achieved its combination with Ag nanoparticles (NPs) via a silver mirror reaction. We studied the SERS (Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering) performance of the obtained structure, the results show that our samples are very sensitive substrates when being used to detect dye R6G molecules, with a low detection concentration of 10[Formula: see text] M. This proves that it is a promising material in the area of analyzing and molecule-level detecting as a kind of novel and low-cost SERS substrate.

Electrospun flexible poly(bisphenol A carbonate) nanofibers decorated with Ag nanoparticles as effective 3D SERS substrates for trace TNT detection

The Analyst ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 142 (24) ◽  
pp. 4756-4764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Li ◽  
Rui Lu ◽  
Jinyou Shen ◽  
Weiqing Han ◽  
Xiuyun Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Surface Enhanced ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Tnt Detection

A flexible 3D hybrid PC/Ag surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate was fabricated through the combination of electrospinning and in situ chemical reduction.

scholarly journals Optimization and Characterization of Paper-based SERS Substrates for Detection of Melamine

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 345
Author(s):  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen Thi ◽  
Viet Ha Chu ◽  
Thi Thuy Nguyen ◽  
Trong Nghia Nguyen ◽  
Hong Nhung Tran
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Silver Nitrate Concentration ◽  
Filter Papers

A flexible low-cost paper-based surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate was successfully manufactured by a direct chemical reduction of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) onto a common commercially available filter paper. Characterization of fabricated paper-based SERS substrate and the influences of the silver nitrate concentration, type of paper on SERS signal were systematically investigated. In order to fabricate SERS substrates with the highest quality, a suitable one from four different types of filter papers was chosen. The prepared SERS substrates have capability for detecting food toxic chemicals. The test of detecting melamine in aqueous solution was successfully demonstrated with the limit of detection for melamine is 10-7M.

Nanoscale engineering of ring-mounted nanostructure around AAO nanopores for highly sensitive and reliable SERS substrates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Dong ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Qianying Wang ◽  
Yi Cao ◽  
qingyan han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Local Surface Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering

Abstract Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is recognized as one of the most favored techniques for enhancing Raman signals. The morphology of the SERS substrate profoundly affects molecular Raman spectra. This study aimed to construct a ring-mounted nanostructured substrate via liquid–liquid two-phase self-assembly (LLSA) incorporated with anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membrane transfer techniques. High-density nanoparticles (NPs) assembled on AAO membranes were ascribed to reduce the diameters of the nanopores, with Au–Ag alloy NPs to regulate the dielectric constant so as to reveal the local surface plasmon resonance tunability. SERS engineered in this way allowed for the fabrication of a ring-mounted nanostructured substrate where the distribution density of NPs and dielectric constant could be independently fine-tuned. High SERS activity of the substrate was revealed by detecting the enhanced factor of crystal violet and rhodamine 6G molecules, which was up to 1.56 × 106. Moreover, SERS of thiram target molecules confirmed the supersensitivity and repeatability of the substrate as a practical application. The results of this study manifested a low-cost but high-efficiency ring-mounted nanostructured SERS substrate that might be suitable in many fields, including biosensing, medical research, environmental monitoring, and optoelectronics.

scholarly journals In situ preparation of Ag nanoparticles on silicon wafer as highly sensitive SERS substrate

RSC Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2887-2891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinglong Tu ◽  
Zheng Li ◽  
Jing Lu ◽  
Yanpeng Zhang ◽  
Guilin Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Wafer ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Surface Modifier ◽  
In Situ Preparation ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Surface Enhanced ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering

An intensive surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect is realized by ordered Ag nanoparticles (NPs) in situ grown on silicon wafer directly using (3-aminopropyl) trimethoxysilane (APS) as both the surface modifier and reducing agent.

scholarly journals Development of Effectual Substrates for SERS by Nanostructures-on flexible surfaces

2021 ◽  
Vol 2114 (1) ◽  
pp. 012084
Author(s):  
Hammad R. Humud ◽  
Fatimah Jumaah Moaen
Keyword(s):  
Raman Scattering ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Wave Number ◽  
Plasmonic Nanostructures ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Surface Enhanced ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering

Abstract The current study examines recent advancements in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), a technique that employs flexible surfaces as an active substrate, this surfaces consist from two-dimensional thermo-plasmonic grating. With 53 nm Au layer (was deposited on the 2D grating structure of the PDMS by the PVD method). The explosive wire technique was used to preparing Ag nanoparticles that were used for the purpose of SERS. The effect of the plasmonic nanostructures on the absorption spectra and Surface - Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) activities was examined. Rhodamine 6G dye was used as a probe molecule. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) was used to examine the structural characteristics of the nanoparticles. The morphology was assessed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FESEM). A twin beam UV-Vis Spectrophotometer was used to measure the absorption of the combined Rh6G dye (concentration 1×10“–6M) with the nanostructures. a Sunshine Raman microscope system and a 50mm objective lens, used for investigating the Raman spectra of the Rh6G combined with nanostructures. The results showed that the enhancement factor (EF) for SERS of R6G (1×M) reached to (2.2×10 3) When using Ag nanoparticles and (0.08 × 103) when R6G deposited directly on the flexible substrates without nanostructures at the wave number (1650 cm−1), we produced a recyclable, homogeneous, and highly sensitive SERS substrate with dependable reproducibility. For the SERS substrate, a surface made up of two-dimensional (2D) flexible grating substrates was chosen to provide multiple modalities in electrical and medicinal applications.

scholarly journals Fabrication and SERS Performances of Metal/Si and Metal/ZnO Nanosensors: A Review

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grégory Barbillon
Keyword(s):  
Short Review ◽  
Biological Molecules ◽  
Sers Substrates ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Gold Silver ◽  
Semiconducting Nanostructures ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman ◽  
Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽  
Highly Sensitive Detection ◽  
Analytical Tools

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors are very powerful analytical tools for the highly sensitive detection of chemical and biological molecules. Substantial efforts have been devoted to the design of a great number of hybrid SERS substrates such as silicon or zinc oxide nanosystems coated with gold/silver nanoparticles. By comparison with the SERS sensors based on Au and Ag nanoparticles/nanostructures, higher enhancement factors and excellent reproducibilities are achieved with hybrid SERS nanosensors. This enhancement can be due to the appearance of hotspots located at the interface between the metal (Au/Ag) and the semiconducting substrates. Thus, in this last decade, great advances in the domain of hybrid SERS nanosensors have occurred. In this short review, the recent advances of these hybrid metal-coated semiconducting nanostructures as SERS sensors of chemical and biological molecules are presented.

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