研究目的
To develop a facile interface self-assembly method for fabricating gold monolayer films as surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates and demonstrate their application in in situ and real-time monitoring of the reduction of p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol.
研究成果
The Au monolayer films fabricated via interface self-assembly serve as highly sensitive and reproducible SERS substrates, enabling successful in situ and real-time monitoring of p-nitrophenol reduction. This demonstrates the substrate's potential for broader applications in monitoring chemical reactions.
研究不足
The thermal treatment temperature must be carefully controlled (around 400°C) to avoid Au-Si alloy formation that hinders SERS signals; higher temperatures (>430°C) restrict electron oscillations. The method may require optimization for other chemical reactions beyond p-nitrophenol reduction.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A simple interface self-assembly method was used to fabricate Au monolayer films at the hexane/water interface using ethanol as an inducer, without specific molecular cross-linkers. The films were calcined to remove surfactants and enhance SERS performance. SERS was employed for monitoring chemical reactions due to its high sensitivity and chemical specificity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Gold and platinum colloids were prepared using HAuCl4·3H2O, HPtCl4·3H2O, CTAB, and NaBH4. p-Nitrophenol and rhodamine 6G (R6G) were used as model molecules. SERS spectra were collected using an HR 800 Raman spectroscope.
3:p-Nitrophenol and rhodamine 6G (R6G) were used as model molecules. SERS spectra were collected using an HR 800 Raman spectroscope.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Transmission electron microscope (TEM, Tecnai G2 F20), AFM system (Multimode V, Veeco, Bruker), HR 800 Raman spectroscope (J Y, France) with a 633 nm He-Ne laser, Mufe furnace for calcination. Reagents included sodium borohydride, CTAB, p-nitrophenol, n-hexane, ethanol, HAuCl4·3H2O, HPtCl4·3H2O.
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Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Au colloid was prepared and assembled into a monolayer film at the hexane/water interface using ethanol. The film was transferred to a Si wafer, calcined at 400°C, and used as a SERS substrate. For monitoring, Pt colloid, p-nitrophenol, and NaBH4 were mixed, and SERS signals were collected per minute interval.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
SERS spectra were analyzed for vibrational features (e.g., nitryl C-N stretching at 1330 cm-1) to monitor reaction progress. Line-mapping mode with 1 μm increments was used for reproducibility assessment.
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