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This study developed cost-effective surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates using gold nanoparticles on zinc oxide nanorods. These substrates demonstrated superior sensitivity for molecular detection, showing promise for advanced spectroscopic applications.

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  • Materials Science
  • Spectroscopy
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful spectroscopic technique for molecular detection.
  • Developing cost-effective, highly sensitive, and stable SERS substrates remains a key research challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate and evaluate novel SERS substrates for enhanced molecular detection.
  • To investigate the influence of gold particle morphology on SERS performance.
  • To elucidate the combined enhancement mechanisms in metal-semiconductor composite structures.

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous decoration of gold nanoparticles onto silicon, ZnO film, and ZnO nanorod arrays using ion sputtering.
  • Detection of R6G molecules using the fabricated SERS substrates.
  • Analysis of gold particle morphology and its correlation with Raman scattering enhancement.

Main Results:

  • SERS substrates with gold nanoparticles on ZnO nanorods exhibited the highest Raman enhancement factor.
  • Morphology of gold particles significantly influenced SERS performance.
  • Identified multi-effect enhancement mechanisms including LSPR field coupling, electron transfer, and ZnO cavity whispering gallery mode (WGM).

Conclusions:

  • A convenient and efficient method for fabricating SERS substrates was established.
  • Metal/semiconductor composite structures, particularly gold on ZnO nanorods, show significant potential for SERS applications.
  • Understanding combined enhancement mechanisms is crucial for designing high-performance SERS substrates.