Two-dimensional layer materials for highly efficient molecular sensing based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering

YU Ling-xiao; LU Rui-tao

doi:10.1016/S1872-5805(21)60098-5

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YU Ling-xiao, LU Rui-tao. Two-dimensional layer materials for highly efficient molecular sensing based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering. New Carbon Mater., 2021, 36(6): 995-1015. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(21)60098-5

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YU Ling-xiao, LU Rui-tao. Two-dimensional layer materials for highly efficient molecular sensing based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering. New Carbon Mater., 2021, 36(6): 995-1015. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(21)60098-5

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Two-dimensional layer materials for highly efficient molecular sensing based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering

doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(21)60098-5

YU Ling-xiao^1
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LU Rui-tao^{1, 2
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State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

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俞凌枭，博士研究生. E-mail：ylx20@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn
Corresponding author: LU Rui-tao, Associated Professor. E-mail: lvruitao@tsinghua.edu.cn
Received Date: 2021-08-09
Rev Recd Date: 2021-10-28

Available Online: 2021-11-16

Publish Date: 2021-12-01

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Abstract

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been regarded as an attractive technique for efficient molecular sensing because of its nondestructive detection, fast response and high sensitivity. However, the majority of studies on SERS are still based on noble metals (e.g. Au, Ag), which suffer from the drawbacks of high-cost, low uniformity and poor stability, thus limiting their widespread use. Graphene shows an efficient SERS performance because of its two-dimensional (2D) atomically flat surface, large specific surface area, high stability and unique electronic/optical properties, which open up new avenues for SERS research. In recent years, other 2D inorganic layer materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), black phosphorus (BP), and MXenes, have also attracted increasing research attention. We summarize the SERS mechanisms and state-of-the-art progress on substrates based on 2D materials, including graphene and other 2D inorganic layer materials. The challenges and prospects for future research on high-performance SERS substrates are considered.
- Graphene,
- SERS,
- Enhancement mechanism,
- Molecular sensing

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