stabilized Ag Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using Lee-Meisel method under three different conditions in an oil bath. UV-Vis spectroscopy of the Ag NPs showed a Localized Surface Plasmon (LSP) band around 430 nm, indicating Ag NPs had a size range around 40 nm. To fabricate a surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrate, LSP properties of Ag NPs was employed with the goal of detecting Rhodamine 6G dye. SERS spectrum was recorded by using 180 degrees, back-scatter Raman configuration in a custommade mount. The results showed that ideal Ag NPs agglomeration condition had been achieved by applying centrifuging process and due to this, adding NaCl salt to the SERS substrate was found to be unnecessary. The optimum rate of tri-sodium citrate versus silver nitrate and its influence on UV-Vis and SERS spectra was determined. It was understood that in order to obtain a uniform SERS intensity profile, employing a heater-stirrer instead of an oil bath alongside controlling the atmospheric condition and also drying the substrate in the Argon gas medium are the most necessary conditions for Ag NPs synthesize. The novelty point is obtained when SERS of R6G on a certain substrate, immediately after fabrication and after one month, were compared with a bare R6G dye substrate which, have revealed exceptional performance.
Raman spectroscopy is used to provide a structural finger-print by which molecules can be identified. SERS technique offers many orders of magnitude enhancement in initial weak Raman signal of some molecules. To detect Raman signal of pyrene, magnetic iron nanoparticles (Fe NPs) were employed along with graphene oxide (GO). Significant differences were discovered in performance of five different SERS substrates which were prepared using magnetized and non-magnetized Fe NPs-GO nanocomposites (FNRC) and Ag nanoparticles. UV-Vis, Raman and FE-SEM analysis presented complete formation of Ag-NPs, GO and FNRCs. The quantity of enhancement measured showed different enhancements from 1.09 up to 3.54 times for pyrene solution on magnetized Fe NP-GO nanocomposite. SERS enhancement showed a reverse relation with GO/Fe precursor rate. Raman shift suggested formation of new bonds. 2.017 RSD factor presented very fast performance only 10 seconds after irradiation of magnetized FNRCs.
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