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The study aims to optimize surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) by utilizing surface phonon modes in metal/TiO2 substrates.

May 9, 2026Photochemistry and SpectroscopyOpen Access

Using Surface Phonons as a Guide for Optimizing SERS and Light-Driven Processes

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IAIvano AlessandriNational Research Council

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This randomized trial demonstrates using surface phonon modes to optimize SERS performance in metal/TiO2 substrates, suggesting new real-time control methods.

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The study aims to optimize surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) by utilizing surface phonon modes in metal/TiO2 substrates.
Characterization of TiO2 hollow-shell cavities coated with gold layers using confocal microRaman analysis.
Assessment of surface phonon modes's intensity related to laser penetration depth.
Comparison of Raman enhancements in different substrates to determine optimization strategies.
Identified a new surface phonon mode attributed to the Au/TiO2 interface that enhances SERS.
Demonstrated that the intensity of the surface mode depends on substrate conditions, impacting SERS performance.
Provided a non-perturbative method for assessing surface plasmon-polariton quality under experimental conditions.

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Ivano Alessandri (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed03cb9154b0b82877414 https://doi.org/10.53941/ps.2026.100016

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This randomized trial demonstrates using surface phonon modes to optimize SERS performance in metal/TiO2 substrates, suggesting new real-time control methods.

Using Surface Phonons as a Guide for Optimizing SERS and Light-Driven Processes

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