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  • Nanotechnology
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) requires advanced nanomaterials for sensitive detection.
  • Copper oxide (Cu₂O) nanostructures are promising for SERS applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct a novel Cu₂O superstructure.
  • To evaluate its performance in SERS applications.

Main Methods:

  • Recrystallization-induced self-assembly strategy was employed.
  • Characterization of the Cu₂O superstructure particle.
  • Assessment of SERS performance, including limit of detection and enhancement factor.

Main Results:

  • A single Cu₂O superstructure particle was successfully synthesized.
  • Outstanding SERS performance was achieved.
  • Limit of detection reached 10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹.
  • Enhancement factor was comparable to metal-based SERS substrates (8 × 10⁵).

Conclusions:

  • The Cu₂O superstructure demonstrates high sensitivity and enhancement for SERS.
  • Synergistic effects of vacancy defects (charge transfer and electrostatic adsorption) contribute to superior performance.
  • This material offers a promising alternative for highly sensitive chemical detection.