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For the development of biosensors or microarrays in biotechnology functionalized surfaces e.g. aminated glass surfaces can be used. Knowledge of the quantity of primary reactive groups on such surfaces is indispensable for a defined secondary modification with commonly biochemical entities, eventually resulting in more reliably tailored surfaces with better controlled properties. Here, we investigated aminated glass surfaces with varying densities of amino groups prepared from binary mixtures of silanes. Subsequent labeling of the amino groups with a fluorophore containing a high number of fluorine atoms allows complementary quantification of the organic groups by optical fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and traceable Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence analysis (TXRF).
Reference-free TXRF with soft X-ray excitation determines the mass deposition of elements such as carbon, nitrogen and fluorine, yielding the areal density of primary functional groups on the surface. The TXRF-measurements were performed at the PTB beamline for undulator radiation at the electron storage ring BESSY II which provides monochromatic soft X-rays with high spectral purity and photon flux. This approach allows the calibration of optical fluorescence spectroscopy and XPS to deliver traceable quantitative data.
A sealable ultrathin window sample cell for the study of liquids by means of soft X-ray spectroscopy
(2017)
A new sample cell concept for the analysis of liquids or solid-liquid interfaces using soft X-ray spectroscopy is presented, which enables the complete sealing of the cell as well as the Transport into vacuum via, for example, a load-lock system. The cell uses pressure monitoring and active as well as passive pressure regulation systems, thereby facilitating the full control over the pressure during filling, sealing, evacuation, and measurement. The cell design and sample preparation as well as the crucial sealing procedure are explained in detail. As a first proof-of-principle experiment, successful nitrogen K-edge fluorescence yield near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure experiments of a biomolecular solution are presented. For this purpose, it is shown that the careful evaluation of all involved parameters, such as window type or photon flux, is desirable for optimizing the experimental result.
Characterization of bio-molecular nano-layers by means of reference-free X-ray Spectrometry
An increasing field of application, e.g. in biotechnology is the dedicated adjustment of surface properties by functionalization with organic molecules. For a detailed understanding and further development of such nano-layers, a quantitative determination of the surface density of molecular species is required.
By means of reference-free X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry such surfaces can be analyzed quantitatively by detecting specific marker elements. Using calibrated instrumentation and a quantification approach based on atomic fundamental parameters a SI-traceable quantitative analysis without any calibration sample or reference material is possible. A chemical analysis of molecular bonds can be accomplished by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy in the Near-Edge region (NEXAFS). Especially in the soft X-ray range an access to relevant light elements like Carbon C, Nitrogen N and Oxygen is possible.
Here, aminated surfaces with varying densities of amino groups prepared from binary mixtures of silanes were investigated. In a complementary analysis by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Fluorescence measurements based on laser-excitation in the optical light spectrum the functional-group density of silane monolayers were determined. The nitrogen atom in the head-group of the silane-molecule could be used as specific marker for the reference-free quantitative XRF analysis and were used for traceable calibration of XPS and Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is a well suited methodology for thin film analysis. With XRF the mass deposition of elements can be non-destructively determined. By knowledge of the density of the thin film as well the thickness can be given. In the field of industrial thin film manufacturing various material systems and layer structures are used. the analysis relies on well-known calibration samples or even reference materials to determine absolute analytical results from the measurement values recorded. Within this concept of chemical traceability the calibration sample has to be as similar as possible to the industrial thin film sample with respect to the spatial distribution of elemental composition in order to minimize matrix effects or analysis related uncertainties. The procurement of such certified similar calibration samples or reference materials including their required traceability is a challenge due to limited number of available calibration samples or reference materials, in particular at the nanoscale. There are only few providers of calibration standards for layer or coating thicknesses which are suitable for XRF analysis. The limited number of available certified reference materials (CRMs) for XRF thin film analysis and in parallel the growing market of novel thin film materials induces a growing gap of required calibration samples for XRF analysis.
The exploitation of process-near samples benefits from a leverage effect: on one hand reference materials are needed for calibration and alignment procedures for X-ray fluorescence devices. They are customized for the special need of the end-user, e.g. a company producing thin film solar cells. On the other hand the market for EDXRF devices develops positively by providing novel thin film calibration samples for industry and end user-related production processes or application. Two aspects are hereby being addressed; the improvement of product quality which in certain sectors like aerospace and automotive industry directly translates to product safety as well as the expansion of the sales potential of EDXRF measuring devices.