Surface-enhanced Raman scattering on mercaptopyridine-capped CdS microclusters

Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2007 Apr;66(4-5):1199-203. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2006.06.008. Epub 2006 Jun 23.

Abstract

We obtained the high-quality Raman spectra of 4-mercaptopyridine (4-Mpy) adsorbed on CdS microclusters. The Raman signals were enhanced relative to the same molecules in solution. We compared the Raman spectra of 4-Mpy molecules adsorbed on CdS microclusters and Ag substrate. The difference of 4-Mpy molecules adsorbed on semiconductor and metal substrate was revealed. The results demonstrated that adsorbed species on semiconductor CdS can be detected by SERS spectroscopy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Pyridines / chemistry*
  • Scattering, Radiation*
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman*

Substances

  • Pyridines
  • 4-thiopyridine