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The “SERS Substrate Enhancement Factor” (SSEF) is one of the most precise metrics for the quantification of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) enhancement factors (EFs). However, a major challenge in determining the SSEF lies in accurately quantifying the number of molecules contributing to the measured intensities in both SERS and conventional Raman measurements, denoted as NSERS and NRaman. Here, we present a method to quantify NSERS using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) by measuring the residual concentrations of analyte molecules in the solutions used to immerse the SERS substrates.
Significant differences in analyte concentration were observed due to adsorption onto the SERS surfaces, which translates to NSERS. 4-Methylbenzenethiol (4-MBT) was selected as an analyte substance due to its strong interaction with the gold and silver surfaces of the SERS substrates. To determine NRaman, a highly concentrated solution of 4-MBT in diethyl ether was measured. We describe in detail the optical calculations used to determine the “Effective Excitation Volume” Veff, which is probed during the conventional Raman measurement and how NRaman was derived from Veff. Sixteen SERS substrates with varying preparation parameters were fabricated according to a full factorial experimental design and their SERS performance was compared using the SSEF. For SERS substrate fabrication, quartz wafers were structured via thermal dewetting in combination with reactive ion etching.
The measurement technique proposed in this work significantly simplifies the otherwise demanding quantification of NSERS and NRaman, thereby rendering the precise quantification of SERS enhancements based on the SSEF readily accessible.
Effect of temperature on the growth of Cupric and Cuprous Nanoparticles in a wet chemical synthesis
(2025)
Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and cupric oxide (CuO) particles were synthesized using a wet chemical surfactant free method at different synthesis temperatures from 25 °C to 60 °C. Morphology, size, and chemical composition of the prepared Cu2O particles were analyzed by FESEM, PXRD, and UV-vis. We discovered that the chemical composition of the Cu2O particles remained unaffected by the synthesis temperature. However, morphology and size of the particles showed a strong temperature dependency. This could be attributed to the temperature induced formation of CuO species from the copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2) precursor which also functions as copper precursor for the Cu2O particle growth. The cupric oxide species was determined to be the main cause for the formation of micrometer sized particles, whereas with the Cu(OH)2 precursor species for the Cu2O particles nanocubes with smaller edge lengths as well as octahedrons were obtained.
Effect of Temperature on the Growth of Cu(I)O Nanocubes: The Impact of the Copper Precursor Species
(2024)
Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticles were synthesized using a wet chemical surfactant free method at different synthesis temperatures from 25 ◦C to 60 ◦C. Morphology, size, and chemical composition of the prepared Cu2O nanoparticles were analyzed by SEM, PXRD, and ATR-IR. We discovered that the chemical composition of the Cu2O nanoparticles remained unaffected by the synthesis temperature. However, morphology and size of the nanoparticles showed a strong temperature dependency. This could be attributed to the temperature induced formation of cupric oxide (CuO) species from the copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2 ) precursor which also functions as copper precursor for the Cu2O nanoparticle growth. The cupric oxide species was determined to be the main cause for the formation of micrometer sized particles, whereas with the Cu(OH)2 precursor species for the Cu2O nanoparticles nanocubes with smaller edge lengths as well as octahedrons were obtained.
In this work, a simple two-step method to create tunable self-assembled three-dimensional nanostructure array-like nanoantennas directly on the tip of an optical quartz glass fiber is described. The structures are prepared by using dry etching of the fiber tip. For the etching process, gold nanoparticles fabricated by thermal dewetting technique were used as template. The structures are applied as sensors for label-free analysis of organic substances in ppb range, such as drug residues in liquid solutions. The measurements are carried out by a portable Raman device with an exchangeable sensor head utilizing the SERS-effect. This method allows in situ applications. In order to characterize the SERS cells, para-thiocresol and diclofenac sodium are used as model substances. For optimization of the substrate performance, different thicknesses of the dewetting-layer (6, 9, 12 nm), different etching times for formation of the pillars (6, 8, 10 and 12 min), and different thicknesses of SERS-metallization (25, 50, 75 nm) of gold and silver are compared. In order to show the applicability of the structure on the tip of a fiber, measurements from the upper side and from the underside of the substrate on quartz plates are compared. Reproducible SERS enhancement factors up to 10 7 {10^{7}} were achieved.
In this work, a simple cost effective method to create tunable self-assembled three-dimensional nanostructure array-like nanoantennas on a tip of an optical quartz glass fiber is described. The structures are prepared using lithography-less dry etching. Gold nanoparticles are used as an etching mask using a thin metal-film thermal dewetting technique. The structures are applied as sensor for label-free analysis of organic substances in ppb range, such as drug residues in groundwater. The measurements are carried out by means of a Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect, an exchangeable sensor head, and a portable Raman device. This method allows in situ applications. Parathiocresol is used as a model substance to characterize the SERS cells. For metallization, gold and silver are compared. Reproducible SERS enhancement factors up to 10 7 are evaluated.
Within the scope of this project, a portable measuring device has been developed which enables a cost-effective analysis of organic substances from ppm to sub-ppm range, such as drug residues in groundwater. The measurement is carried out by means of a surface-enhanced Raman scattering effect (SERS effect) and an exchangeable sensor head. The sensor head used is a nanostructured optical glass fiber glued into a fiber cannula. The tip of the fiber has been processed to act as a SERS cell. The fiber cannula is connected to a freely movable patch cable by using an adapter. Para-thiocresol is used to characterize the SERS cells.
Die übermäßige Verwendung von stickstoffbasierten Düngemitteln in der Landwirtschaft stellt eine Gefährdung für die Umwelt und Lebewesen dar. So ist die Analyse von Boden- und Grundwasser zu einem wesentlichen Bestandteil der Nachhaltigkeit und der ökologischen Erhaltung geworden. Dafür bietet der Multilyzer eine passende Lösung. Der Multilyzer ist ein mikrofluidisches Analysesystem zur Bestimmung niedrigster Konzentrationen von Nitrat, Nitrit und Ammonium, die alle wesentliche Bestandteile des Stickstoffkreislaufs sind. Welche bei Übermäßiger Aufnahme im Körper krebserregend wirken und den Sauerstofftransport im Blutkreislauf stören. Der Aufbau ist eine Kombination aus Absorptions- und Fluoreszenzspektroskopie. Der Betrieb mit einer 12 Volt Batterie ermöglicht die Verwendung des Multilyzer-Systems zur Online-Messung im Feld. Somit können sehr kurze Analysezeiten realisiert und der Einfluss von Umwandlungs- bzw. Abbauprozessen vermieden werden. Das gesamte Messsystem wird im Kompetenzzentrum Nanochem an der OTH Regensburg entwickelt, inklusive Fertigungstechnologien, Software- und Hardwaresteuerung.
Sprühbeschichtung stellt einen kostengünstigen und materialeffizienten aber komplexen Prozess dar. Um diese Vorteile für die Abscheidung teurer organischer Halbleiter zu nutzen, wurde ein Sprühbeschichter entwickelt, der neueste Anforderungen an den Prozess erfüllt. Zudem konnten selbstansaugende Mikrosprühdüsen mikrotechnologisch in Silizium realisiert werden, welche bereits eine bis zu vierfache Materialeffizienz im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen airbrush-Düsen nachweisen konnten. Die neueste Düsengeneration zeigt nun eine weiter verbesserte Zerstäubung, was bei gesprühten OPDs zu einer reduzierten Dunkelstromdichte von 9,1×10-6 mA·cm-2 (-5 V) und erhöhten externen Quanteneffizienz von 78,5% (530 nm, -5 V) führt.
Silicon micro venturi nozzles for cost-efficient spray coating of thin organic P3HT/PCBM layers
(2017)
Improvements on spray coating are of particular interest to different fields of technology as it is a scalable deposition method and processing from solutions offer various application possibilities outside of typical facilities. When it comes to the deposition of expensive and film-forming media such as organic semiconductors, consumption and nozzle cleaning issues are of particular importance. We demonstrate the simple steps to design and fabricate micro venturi nozzles for economical spray coating with a consumption as low as 30-50 mu l.min(-1). For spray coating an active area of 25 cm(2) a 2.45-4.01 fold coating efficiency is observed compared to a conventional airbrush nozzle set. The electrical characterization of first diodes sprayed with an active layer thickness of similar to 750 nm using a single micronozzle at a coating speed of 1.7 cm(2).min(-1) reveals a good external quantum efficiency of 72.9% at 532 nm and a dark current of similar to 7.4.10(-5) mA.cm(-2), both measured at -2 V. Furthermore, the high resistance of the micronozzles against solvents and most acids is provided through realization in a silicon wafer with silicon dioxide encapsulation, therefore allowing easy and effective cleaning.
