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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Spectroscopy
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Scalable, ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) platforms are crucial for widespread sensing applications.
  • Current methods for preparing large-area SERS substrates face challenges in scalability and uniformity.
  • The development of cost-effective and efficient SERS substrates is an ongoing research priority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a wafer-scale, ultrasensitive SERS substrate using silver nanopaste (AgNPA).
  • To investigate the SERS performance, including sensitivity and reproducibility, of the fabricated substrate.
  • To demonstrate the broad applicability of the SERS substrate for on-site detection of diverse analytes, including pesticides.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a wafer-scale SERS substrate by spin-coating AgNPA onto Si wafers.
  • Generation of high-density silver nanocracks (NCKs) with small gaps, creating abundant SERS hotspots.
  • Characterization of SERS performance using various analytes and a portable Raman spectrometer.

Main Results:

  • Achieved ultrahigh sensitivity down to single-molecule detection (enhancement factor ~10^10, detection limit ~10^-18 M).
  • Demonstrated excellent signal reproducibility with a variation of ~3.6%.
  • Successfully detected a wide range of analytes, including environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals, and performed simultaneous label-free detection of multiple pesticides.

Conclusions:

  • The AgNPA-based NCK SERS substrate offers a simple, efficient, and scalable method for fabricating high-performance sensing platforms.
  • The substrate exhibits remarkable sensitivity, reproducibility, and broad applicability for on-site detection, paving the way for mass production.
  • This work provides new opportunities for developing advanced SERS sensing technologies for environmental monitoring and public health.