Issue 9, 2009
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Analyst

Nanoshell-based substrates for surface enhanced spectroscopic detection of biomolecules

Carly S. Levin,a   Janardan Kundu,a   Aoune Barhoumia  and  Naomi J. Halas*ab  

* Corresponding authors

a Department of Chemistry, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA

b Department of Bioengineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Department of Physics, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA
E-mail: halas@rice.edu
Fax: +1-713-348-5686
Tel: +1-713-348-5611

Abstract

Nanoshells are optically tunable core–shell nanostructures with demonstrated uses in surface enhanced spectroscopies. Based on their ability to support surface plasmons, which give rise to strongly enhanced electromagnetic fields at their surface, nanoshells provide simple, scalable, high-quality substrates. In this article, we outline the development and use of nanoshell-based substrates for direct, spectroscopic detection of biomolecules. Recent advances in the use of these nanostructures lead to improved spectroscopic quality, selectivity, and reproducibility.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B909080K
Article type
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First published
24 Jul 2009

Analyst, 2009,134, 1745-1750

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Nanoshell-based substrates for surface enhanced spectroscopic detection of biomolecules

C. S. Levin, J. Kundu, A. Barhoumi and N. J. Halas, Analyst, 2009, 134, 1745 DOI: 10.1039/B909080K

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