Laser direct write of silver nanoparticles from solution onto glass substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Henley, SJ and Silva, SRP (2007) Laser direct write of silver nanoparticles from solution onto glass substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 91 (2). ? - ?. ISSN 0003-6951

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Abstract

A solution based laser direct write technique for patterning of glass substrates with silver nanoparticles is presented. Photoreduction of an AgNO3 solution, by nanosecond UV laser pulses, produces a source solution of silver particles. A glass substrate is then inserted into this solution and the laser is scanned over its surface. Laser-induced fragmentation of the silver particles in the solution, assisted by the melting of the glass surface, produces coatings of silver nanoparticles in the laser-irradiated regions. Strong enhancement of the Raman signal from a dilute Rhodamine 6G analyte confirmed that these substrates are suitable for surface-enhanced Raman measurements.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright 2007 American Institute of Physics. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics. The following article appeared in Applied Physics Letters, 91 (2) 023107 and may be found at S. J. Henley and S. R. P. Silva, Appl. Phys. Lett. 91, 023107 (2007)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Science & Technology, Physical Sciences, Physics, Applied, Physics, OPTICAL-ABSORPTION, SIZE-REDUCTION, GOLD, FILMS, DEPOSITION, PARTICLES
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Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences > Electronic Engineering > Advanced Technology Institute > Nano-Electronics Centre
Depositing User:	Mr Adam Field
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2012 10:00
Last Modified:	23 Sep 2013 19:49
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/733928

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