Multiple plasmonic hot spots platform: Nanogap coupled gold nanoparticles

Preparation of size-controlled LiCoPO4particles by membrane emulsification using anodic porous alumina and their application as cathode active materials for Li-ion secondary batteries

“…Fine particles composed of metals, semiconductors, and polymers are useful building blocks for fabricating various functional devices, such as electrical, optical, and biological devices. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Various methods have been reported for the preparation of particles with size in the submicron to nanometer scales, including the reductive deposition of metal ions in a liquid phase, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and spray drying. [11][12][13][14] Among them, membrane emulsication has been attracting considerable attention as an effective method for preparing monodisperse particles with controlled sizes.…”

Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy on Selectively Adsorbed Plasmonic Nanostructures Using Polar Surface Arrays

“…The quality of the SERS measurements depends on a substantial Raman signal enhancement, which originates from the excitation of localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) in plasmonic structures. Although this method requires precise control over nanofabrication and analyte placement, it might result in a signal enhancement sufficient to detect a single molecule deposited on a SERS-active surface. , Unfortunately, the random adsorption of analyte molecules at the plasmonic structures’ hot spot is a crucial component of many reported single-molecule SERS measurements. − The random adsorption hinders the experiment’s repeatability and frequently requires a long measurement period to identify the appropriate surface site.…”

Dependence of size distribution of nanoparticles on hole size uniformity in membrane emulsification

“…Nanoparticles are typical functional materials with various potential applicabilities, including catalysts, batteries, and sensors, because of their unique properties, such as their large specific surface areas and high reactivity [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Since the properties of nanoparticles depend on their size and shape, it is important to prepare them with uniform sizes and shapes.…”