Tip enhanced Raman spectroscopy imaging of opaque samples in organic liquid

Thomas Touzalin, Alice L. Dauphin, S. Joiret, Ivan T. Lucas, Emmanuel Maisonhaute

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics · 2016 · 48 citations · 31 references

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Implementation of Tip Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in liquid is still a challenge. We demonstrate herein its feasibility in an upright illumination/collection configuration. Through a thin layer of organic solvent covering the sample, laser focussing on the tip is possible, enabling TERS imaging in liquid.

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