Preparation and wear assessment of ultrasonic electrodeposited Ni–TiN thin films

Xia, Fafeng; Yang, A. B.; Cui, Wei; Li, Qiang

doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.03.089

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“…But there is still a lack of rapid, efficient, and simple chemical methods for TiN nanostructure formation. Titanium nitride is known for its chemical stability, as it is resistant to oxidation and corrosion, which means that an SERS substrate with a TiN layer remains effective over extended periods, compared with, for example, a silver substrate [75,76]. This is significant because stability plays a critical role in ensuring consistent and reliable SERS measurements.…”

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Plasmonic Modification of Epitaxial Nanostructures for the Development of a Highly Efficient SERS Platform

Dumiszewska,

Michałowska,

Nozka

et al. 2023

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Epitaxy is the process of crystallization of monocrystalline layers and nanostructures on a crystalline substrate. It allows for the crystallization of various semiconductor layers on a finite quantity of semiconductor substrates, like GaAs, InP, GaP, InGaP, GaP, and many others. The growth of epitaxial heterostructures is very complicated and requires special conditions and the precise control of the growth temperature, the pressure in the reactor, and the flow of the precursors. It is used to grow epitaxial structures in lasers, diodes, detectors, photovoltaic structures, and so on. Semiconductors themselves are not suitable materials for application in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) due to poor plasmonic properties in the UV/VIS range caused by missing free electrons in the conduction band due to the existing band gap. A plasmonic material is added on top of the nanostructured pattern, allowing for the formation of mixed photon–plasmon modes called localized surface plasmon-polaritons which stand behind the SERS effect. Typically, gold and silver are used as functional plasmonic layers. Such materials could be deposited via chemical or physical process. Attention has also been devoted to other plasmonic materials, like ones based on the nitrides of metals. The SERS performance of a functional surface depends both on the response of the plasmonic material and the morphology of the underlying semiconductor epitaxial layer. In the context of SERS, epitaxial growth allows for the fabrication of substrates with well-defined 3D nanostructures and enhanced electromagnetic properties. In this work, we described the possible potential plasmonic modification, composed of various coatings such as noble metals, TiN, and others, of well-developed epitaxial nanostructures for the construction of a new type of highly active SERS platforms. This abstract also highlights the role of epitaxial growth in advancing SERS, focusing on its principles, methods, and impact. Furthermore, this work outlines the potential of epitaxial growth to push the boundaries of SERS. The ability to design substrates with tailored plasmonic properties opens avenues for ultralow concentration detection.

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confidence: 99%