研究目的
To develop an optimized fabrication protocol for obtaining silver nanoparticles on fused silica substrates via laser photoreduction of a silver salt solution for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) applications.
研究成果
The study successfully developed a method for fabricating SERS-active AgNP surfaces on fused silica with high enhancement factors. The technique was also extended to embedding AgNPs in buried microfluidic channels, showing promise for integrated SERS microfluidic devices.
研究不足
The study was limited by the resolution of SEM imaging to precisely measure geometric parameters of AgNP clusters. Higher laser powers caused bubble formation, impeding fabrication.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used femtosecond laser pulses to photo-reduce silver cations and write SERS AgNP surfaces on fused silica substrates. A parametric study was performed to determine optimal fabrication conditions.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Fused silica substrates were used with a mixture of sodium citrate and silver nitrate solutions as precursors for AgNP formation.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
IMRA μ-Jewel Ytterbium fibre laser, Aerotech ABL10100 and AVL125 stages, FEI Quanta 3D FEG Dual beam SEM/FIB, Renishaw inVia Raman microspectrometer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The laser was focused onto the substrate to induce photo-reduction, creating AgNPs. Multiple scans were performed to achieve uniform coverage.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
SEM imaging and Raman spectroscopy were used to analyze the substrates. Enhancement factors were calculated based on Raman signal intensities.
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