Controllable and reproducible construction of a SERS substrate and its sensing applications

Nanoscale. 2013 Jan 21;5(2):523-6. doi: 10.1039/c2nr33350c. Epub 2012 Dec 5.

Abstract

A simple method for the preparation of a highly stable and reliable surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate was proposed. The SERS enhancement was demonstrated with good controllability and reproducibility through the controlled formation/deformation of SERS "hotspots" using a reversible DNA nanoswitch. Highly effective DNA detection was achieved using a well-designed sandwich structure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphate / chemistry
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Disulfides / chemistry
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer / methods
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Ligands
  • Materials Testing
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Oligonucleotides / genetics
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Disulfides
  • Ligands
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Silver
  • Adenosine Triphosphate
  • DNA