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Single gold nanostars enhance Raman scattering

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Abstract

Raman scattering from single gold nanostars coated with self-assembled monolayers of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid is observed. The Raman signal can be detected without the need of forming particle aggregates or resonant electronic excitation of the analyte. A total Raman enhancement factor of 107 for individual nanostars is estimated. These features make gold nanostars promising for Raman imaging in cells or cellular membranes. © 2009 American Institute of Physics.
Original languageEnglish
Article number153113
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume94
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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