Volume 129, Issue 10 pp. 2693-2698
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectra Promoted by a Finger Press in an All-Solid-State Flexible Energy Conversion and Storage Film

Haitao Li

Haitao Li

Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083 China

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Dr. Han Dai

Dr. Han Dai

Yantai Nanshan University, Longkou, Shandong Province, 265713 China

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Prof. Dr. Yihe Zhang

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Yihe Zhang

Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083 China

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Dr. Wangshu Tong

Dr. Wangshu Tong

Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083 China

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Dr. Hua Gao

Dr. Hua Gao

School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083 P.R. China

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Dr. Qi An

Corresponding Author

Dr. Qi An

Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083 China

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First published: 12 January 2017
Citations: 4

Abstract

Electrochemically up-regulated surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (E-SERS) effectively increases Raman signal intensities. However, the instrumental requirements and the conventional measurement conditions in an electrolyte cell have hampered its application in fast and on-site detection. To circumvent the inconveniences of E-SERS, we propose a self-energizing substrate that provides electrical potential by converting film deformation from a finger press into stored electrical energy. The substrate combines an energy conversion film and a SERS-active Ag nanowire layer. A composite film prepared from a piezoelectric polymer matrix and surface-engineered rGO that simultaneously presents high permittivity and low dielectric loss is the key component herein. Using our substrate, increased E-SERS signals up to 10 times from a variety of molecules were obtained in the open air. Various tests on real-life sample surfaces demonstrated the potentials of the substrate in fast on-site detection.

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