Inventions (Dec 2023)

A Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Sensor Pen

  • Zejiang Song,
  • Zhijie Li,
  • Weishen Zhan,
  • Wanli Zhao,
  • Hsiang-Chen Chui,
  • Rui Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/inventions8060156
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 6
p. 156

Abstract

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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is widely used as a detection method in scientific research fields. However, the method for creating SERS substrates often requires expensive equipment and involves a complex process. Additionally, preserving and effectively utilizing SERS substrates in the long term poses a challenging problem. In order to address these issues, we propose a new method for creating SERS substrates on various types of paper using a combination of a ballpoint pen and 3D printing. This method ensures a high enhancement factor and maximizes the utilization of the substrate. We achieved an enhancement factor of up to 8.2 × 108 for detecting R6G molecules, with a relative standard deviation of 11.13% for the Raman peak at 612 cm−1 of R6G, demonstrating excellent SERS sensitivity and spectral reproducibility. Furthermore, we successfully detected thiram at a concentration as low as 10−8, which is lower than both the Chinese national standard and European standard.

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