Gold nanoparticle SERS substrates from Nikalyte can amplify Raman signals by upto 1000 times compared to standard Raman techniques, for a wide range of analytes. The substrate is simple to use and is therefore suitable for on-site and laboratory purposes to detect trace molecular species in forensics, narcotics, life sciences and food safety.
High Sensitivity
Nikalyte SERS substrates are made of ultra-pure gold nanoparticles synthesized in vacuum, thus ensuring the high reliability and sensitivity often only associated with costly micropatterned SERS substrates but without the high price tag.
High Specificity
Chemical-free substrate production keeps the nanoparticle surface free of ligands or hydrocarbons. This enables the Nikalyte nanoparticle SERS substrates to exhibit a high Raman signal-to-noise ratio, which is crucial for distinguishing between similar molecules.
Applications
Nikalyte SERS substrates find use in pollution monitoring, narcotics, forensics, pharmaceuticals, biosensors and food safety.
Specifications
Source: Nikalyte Ltd
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| SERS active material |
Gold nanoparticles |
| Sensitivity |
ppm to ppb |
| Laser Wavelength |
785nm, 830 nm |
| Max Laser power density |
20mW/cm2 |
| Dimensions |
75 mm x 25 mm |
| Active area |
6 mm x 6 mm |
| Pack size |
5 substrates |
Figure 1. Image of Nikalyte SERS product. Image Credit: Nikalyte Ltd
Application Data for Narcotics
Figure 2. Raman signal for Metamphetamine sulphate measured at 830 nm using Nikalyte’s SERS substrate. Image Credit: Nikalyte Ltd
Figure 3. Raman signal for MDMA measured at 830 nm using Nikalyte’s SERS substrate. Image Credit: Nikalyte Ltd
Figure 4. Normalized Raman spectra for Fentanyl and Amphetamine measured at 830 nm using Nikalyte SERS substrate. Image Credit: Nikalyte Ltd
Figure 5. Raman spectrum for Fentanyl measured at 830 nm using Nikalyte SERS substrate. Image Credit: Nikalyte Ltd