公开(公告)号：US20110267608A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12771779

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A tunable apparatus for performing Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) includes a deformable layer and a plurality of SERS-active nanoparticles disposed at one or more locations on the deformable layer, wherein the one or more locations are configured to be illuminated with light of a pump wavelength to cause Raman excitation light to interact with the nanoparticles and produce enhanced Raman scattered light from molecules located in close proximity to the nanoparticles. In addition, a morphology of the deformable layer is configured to be controllably varied to modify an intensity of the Raman scattered light produced from the molecules.

Abstract translation: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的可调谐装置包括可变形层和设置在可变形层上的一个或多个位置处的多个SERS活性纳米颗粒，其中所述一个或多个位置被配置为用 泵浦波长以使拉曼激发光与纳米颗粒相互作用，并从靠近纳米颗粒的分子产生增强的拉曼散射光。 此外，可变形层的形态被配置为可控地改变以改变由分子产生的拉曼散射光的强度。

公开(公告)号：US08462333B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12905891

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Lars Helge Thylen ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu

Inventor： Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Lars Helge Thylen ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An apparatus for performing SERS includes a substrate and flexible nano-fingers, each of the nano-fingers having a first end attached to the substrate, a free second end, and a body portion extending between the first end and the second end, in which the nano-fingers are arranged in an array on the substrate. The apparatus also includes an active material layer disposed on each of the second ends of the plurality of nano-fingers, in which the nano-fingers are to be in a substantially collapsed state in which the active layers on at least two of the nano-fingers contact each other under dominant attractive forces between the plurality of nano-fingers and in which the active material layers are to repel each other when the active material layers are electrostatically charged.

Abstract translation: 用于执行SERS的装置包括基底和柔性纳米指，每个纳米指具有连接到基底的第一端，自由的第二端和在第一端和第二端之间延伸的主体部分，其中 纳米手指以阵列排列在基板上。 该装置还包括设置在多个纳米手指的每个第二端上的活性材料层，其中纳米指状物将处于基本上塌陷的状态，其中在至少两个纳米手指上的活性层， 手指在多个纳米手指之间的主导吸引力下彼此接触，并且当活性材料层被静电充电时，活性材料层将彼此排斥。

公开(公告)号：US08390804B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12697136

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Michael J. Stuke ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Min Hu ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan (Sy) Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Michael J. Stuke ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Min Hu ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan (Sy) Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) apparatus, system and method employ a plurality of nanorods configured to vibrate. The apparatus includes the nanorods having tips at free ends opposite an end attached to a substrate. The tips are configured to adsorb an analyte and to vibrate at a vibration frequency. The apparatus further includes a vibration source configured to vibrate the free ends of the nanorods at the vibration frequency in a back-and-forth motion. Vibration of the nanorods is configured to facilitate detection of a Raman scattering signal emitted by the analyte adsorbed on the nanorod tips. The system further includes a synchronous detector configured to receive the Raman signal and to be gated cooperatively with the vibration of the nanorods. The method includes inducing a vibration of the nanorods, illuminating the vibrating tips to produce a Raman signal, and detecting the Raman signal using the detector.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）装置，系统和方法采用配置成振动的多个纳米棒。 该装置包括纳米棒，其具有与连接到基底的端部相对的自由端处的尖端。 尖端被配置为吸附分析物并以振动频率振动。 该装置还包括一个振动源，其构造成以往复运动的振动频率使纳米棒的自由端振动。 纳米棒的振动被配置为便于检测由吸附在纳米棒尖端上的分析物发射的拉曼散射信号。 该系统还包括一个同步检测器，其被配置为接收拉曼信号并与纳米棒的振动协同地门控。 该方法包括诱导纳米棒的振动，照亮振动尖端以产生拉曼信号，以及使用检测器检测拉曼信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130040862A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13636799

申请日：2010-04-20

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Wei Wu ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Wei Wu ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: C40B40/14 ,  C40B50/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B40/04 ,  B82Y15/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A multi-pillar structure for molecular analysis is provided. The structure comprises at least two nanopoles, each nanopole attached at one end to a substrate and freely movable along its length. The opposite ends of the at least two nanopoles are each capable of movement toward each other to trap at least one analyte molecule at their opposite ends. Each nanopole is coated with a metal coating. An array of such multi-pillar structures is also provided. A method for preparing the multi-pillar structure is further provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分子分析的多支柱结构。 该结构包括至少两个纳米微粒，每个纳米孔一端连接到基底上，并可沿其长度自由移动。 至少两个纳米球的相对端各自能够相互移动以在其相对端捕获至少一种分析物分子。 每个纳米孔涂有金属涂层。 还提供了这种多支柱结构的阵列。 还提供了一种制备多支柱结构的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08314932B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12771440

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G02B1/12 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy device includes a substrate, and an ultraviolet cured resist disposed on the substrate. The ultraviolet cured resist has a pattern of cone-shaped protrusions, where each cone-shaped protrusion has a tip with a radius of curvature equal to or less than 10 nm. The ultraviolet cured resist is formed of a predetermined ratio of a photoinitiator, a cross-linking agent, and a siloxane based backbone chain. A Raman signal-enhancing material is disposed on each of the cone-shaped protrusions.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱装置包括基板和设置在基板上的紫外线固化抗蚀剂。 紫外线固化抗蚀剂具有锥形突起的图案，其中每个锥形突起具有等于或小于10nm的曲率半径的尖端。 紫外线固化的抗蚀剂由光引发剂，交联剂和基于硅氧烷的主链以预定比例形成。 拉曼信号增强材料设置在每个锥形突起上。

公开(公告)号：US20120013902A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12836097

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Huel Pei Kuo ,  Jingjing Li ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/651

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting at least one species using Raman light detection includes at least one laser source for illuminating a sample containing the at least one species. The apparatus also includes a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the sample and the light beams to cause relative positions of the sample and the light beams to be oscillated, in which Raman light at differing intensity levels are configured to be emitted from the at least one species based upon the different wavelengths of the light beams illuminating the sample. The apparatus also includes a Raman light detector and a post-signal processing unit configured to detect the at least one species.

Abstract translation: 用于使用拉曼光检测来检测至少一种物质的装置包括用于照亮含有至少一种物质的样品的至少一个激光源。 该装置还包括用于调制样品与光束之间的空间关系的调制元件，以使得样品和光束的相对位置发生振荡，其中以不同强度水平的拉曼光被配置为从at 基于照射样品的光束的不同波长的至少一种物质。 该装置还包括拉曼光检测器和被配置为检测至少一种物种的后信号处理单元。

公开(公告)号：US20110188033A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12696853

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting at least one molecule using Raman light detection includes a substrate for supporting a sample containing the at least one molecule, a laser source for emitting a laser beam to cause Raman light emission from the at least one molecule, a modulating element for modulating a spatial relationship between the laser beam and the substrate at an identified frequency to cause the Raman light to be emitted from the at least one molecule at the identified frequency, at least one detector for detecting the Raman light emitted from the at least one molecule, and a post-signal processing unit configured to process the detected Raman light emission at the identified frequency to detect the at least one molecule.

Abstract translation: 用于使用拉曼光检测检测至少一个分子的装置包括用于支撑含有至少一个分子的样品的基底，用于发射激光束以产生来自至少一个分子的拉曼光发射的激光源， 以识别的频率调制激光束和衬底之间的空间关系，以使所述拉曼光以所识别的频率从所述至少一个分子发射;至少一个检测器，用于检测从所述至少一个分子发射的拉曼光 以及后信号处理单元，被配置为处理所识别的频率处的所检测的拉曼光发射以检测所述至少一个分子。

公开(公告)号：US09377409B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US13194556

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Ansoon Kim

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Ansoon Kim

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/4412 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  Y10S977/954 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: In a method of fabricating an apparatus for use in a sensing application, a plurality of nano-fingers are formed on a substrate and a Raman-active material nano-particle is formed on respective tips of the nano-fingers. In addition, the Raman-active material nano-particles on the tips of adjacent ones of the nano-fingers are caused to come into contact with the Raman-active material nano-particle on the tip of at least another one of the plurality of nano-fingers to form respective clusters and the clusters of Raman-active material nano-particles are transferred to a component layer from the plurality of nano-fingers while maintaining a spatial relationship between the contacting Raman-active material nano-particles.

Abstract translation: 在制造用于感测应用的装置的方法中，在衬底上形成多个纳米指，并且在纳米手指的各个尖端上形成拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒。 另外，使相邻的纳米指尖的拉曼活性物质纳米粒子与多个纳米尺寸中的至少另一个的前端的拉曼活性物质纳米粒子接触 - 形成相应的簇，并且拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒簇从多个纳米指转移到组分层，同时保持接触拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒之间的空间关系。

公开(公告)号：US08848183B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13188941

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Wei Yi ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Wei Yi ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  B82Y15/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24893

Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate and a plurality of nano-fingers attached at respective first ends to the substrate and freely movable along their lengths, in which a first set of the plurality of nano-fingers comprises a first physical characteristic, wherein a second set of the plurality of nano-fingers comprises a second physical characteristic, and wherein the first physical characteristic differs from the second physical characteristic.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括：衬底和多个纳米指，其各自的第一端附接到衬底并且可沿其长度自由移动，其中多个纳米指的第一组包括第一物理特性，其中第二组 所述多个纳米指包含第二物理特性，并且其中所述第一物理特性与所述第二物理特性不同。

公开(公告)号：US08603606B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12916239

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Lars Helge Thylen

Inventor： Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Min Hu ,  Wei Wu ,  Lars Helge Thylen

IPC: B32B3/00 ,  B05D7/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B81B3/0005 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: A device for Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). The device includes a plurality of nanostructures protruding from a surface of a substrate, a SERS active metal disposed on a portion of said plurality of nanostructures, and a low friction film disposed over the plurality of nanostructures and the SERS active metal. The low friction film is to prevent adhesion between the plurality of nanostructures.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼散射（SERS）的器件。 该装置包括从衬底表面突出的多个纳米结构，设置在所述多个纳米结构的一部分上的SERS活性金属，以及设置在多个纳米结构和SERS活性金属上的低摩擦膜。 低摩擦膜是为了防止多个纳米结构之间的粘附。