• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.363-369
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• 2016

We explored localized plasmonic field enhancements using nanowire patterns to improve the sensitivity of a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor. Two different materials, gold and silver, were considered for sample materials. Gold and silver nanowire patterns were fabricated by electron beam lithography for experimental measurements. The wavelength SPR sensor was also designed for these experiments. The material-dependent field enhancements on nanowire patterns were first calculated based on Maxwell's equations. Resonance wavelength shifts were indicated as changes in the refractive index from 1.33 to 1.36. The SPR sensor with silver nanowire patterns showed a much larger resonance wavelength shift than the sensor with gold nanowire patterns, in good agreement with simulation results. These results suggest that silver nanowire patterns are more efficient than gold nanowire patterns, and could be used for sensitivity enhancements in situations where biocompatibility is not a consideration.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제44회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.391-392
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• 2013

반도체 집적회로의 고집적화 및 고성능화를 위한 기본 소자(MOSFET)의 미세화 및 단위공정의 물리적 한계를 극복하기 위해 기존의 Top-down 방식에서 buttom-up 방식의 공정에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 그 중 nanoparticles를 이용한 나노소자 제작 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 하지만 이러한 nanoparticles를 이용한 나노소자의 제작에 있어서 원하는 위치에 nanoparticles를 배열하고 정렬하는데 어려움을 겪고 있다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위해서 자기조립 특성을 가지고 있는 DNA분자와 기능화를 통하여 표면에 positive charge를 띄고있는 Gold nanoparticles를 상호결합 시키는 실험을 하였다. Au-DNA nanowire는 backbone에 있는 phosphate부분에서 negative charge를 띠고 있는 DNA와 positive charge를 띠고 있는 Gold nanoparticles가 결합하는 원리로 형성된다. 그렇지만 Gold particles를 표면이 아닌 DNA에만 붙이는 것은 아직 해결해야 할 부분으로 남아있다. 본 연구에서는 이 문제를 해결하기 위하여 pH 조절을 통하여 기능화된 Gold particles의 charge의 변화를 주고 이를 Zeta potential 측정기로 측정한 후에 이 particles와 DNA를 결합시켜서 FE-SEM과 AFM 으로 확인하는 실험을 하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Physical Society
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• 제73권9호
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• pp.1283-1288
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• 2018

In this work, we investigate polarization-dependent excitation of the propagating surface plasmon polariton (SPP) modes in gold nanowires (Au NWs) combined with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). The light coupling from focused light to SPPs on Au NWs is investigated for different structural combinations of Au NWs with Au NPs, using full-wave finite-element numerical simulations. The results show that the excitation of SPPs changes remarkably on varying the orientation of the NP on NW or the polarization angle of the incident light. Metallic NWs combined with NPs can be applied to the polarization-resolved SPP coupling in various optical and optoelectronic devices including photonic circuits and optical sensors.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.385-389
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• 2010

This paper presents a microfabricated nanowire diluter which dilutes the concentration of nanowires in solution instead of by the conventional centrifuge process. The device has 16 pairs of gold electrodes in a micro channel composed of a glass substrate and PDMS. We prepared nickel nanowires by the template-directed electrodeposition method using nanoporous anodized aluminum template (AAO). We injected the Dimethylformamide (DMF) solution containing nanowires into the inlet of the diluter while applying square wave voltages on the electrodes to trap the nanowires at the subsequent gold electrodes by means of dielectrophoretic attraction forces. The concentration of nanowires at the outlet of the micro channel was changed as we expected, which illustrates that the device can effectively dilute nanowires and can be applied to a controlled assembly of nanowires.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.1346-1348
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• 2011

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제41회 하계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.210-210
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• 2011

Ultrasmall electodes are of great importance for basic electrochemical study and applications. We fabricated single crystal (111) Au nanowire (NW) by growth mechanism on substrate without any catalyst. Consequently, these high aspect NW combined with tungsten microwire and the electrodes having NW tip on their end were obtained. These single crystal Au (111) NWs were characterized by electron microscope and electrochemical analysis. We show that precise electrochemical measurement could be possible on these NW electrode by obtaining underpotential deposition (UPD) and ferricyanide CV profiles on the electrode. The immersed depth of electrode into solution was controlled in micrometer scale by piezo-driven manipulator.

• 분석과학
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2024

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a powerful technique for detecting and analyzing chemical and biological molecules at ultra-low concentrations. The effectiveness of SERS largely depends on structures with sub-10 nm gaps, prompting the proposal of various nanostructures as efficient SERS-active platforms. Among these, single-crystalline gold nanowires (AuNWs) are particularly promising due to their large dielectric constants, well-defined geometries, atomically smooth surfaces, and surface plasmon resonance across the visible spectrum, which produce strong SERS enhancements. This review comprehensively explores the synthesis, functionalization, and application of Au NWs in SERS. We discuss various methods for synthesizing AuNWs, including the vapor transport method, which influences their morphological and optical properties. We also review practical applications in chemical and biosensing, showcasing the adaptability of Au NWs-based SERS platforms in detecting a range of analytes, from environmental pollutants to biological markers. The review concludes with a discussion on future perspectives that aim to enhance sensor performance and broaden application domains, highlighting the potential of these sensors to revolutionize diagnostics and environmental monitoring. This review underscores the transformative impact of AuNW-based SERS sensors in analytical chemistry, environmental science, and biomedical diagnostics, paving the way for next-generation sensing technologies.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.115-119
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• 2011

Si Nanowire (NW) field effect transistors (FETs) were fabricated on hard Si and flexible polyimide (PI) substrates, and their electrical characteristics were compared. Si NWs used as channels were synthesized by electroless etching method at low temperature, and these NWs were refined using a centrifugation method to get the NWs to have an optimal diameter and length for FETs. The gate insulator was poly(4-vinylphenol) (PVP), prepared using a spin-coating method on the PI substrate. Gold was used as electrodes whose gap was 8 ${\mu}m$. These gold electrodes were deposited using a thermal evaporator. Current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of the device were measured using a semiconductor analyzer, HP-4145B. The electrical properties of the device were characterized through hole mobility, $I_{on}/I_{off}$ ratio and threshold voltage. The results showed that the electrical properties of the TFTs on PVP were similar to those of TFTs on $SiO_2$. The bending durability of SiNWs TFTs on PI substrate was also studied with increasing bending times. The results showed that the electrical properties were maintained until the sample was folded about 500 times. But, after more than 1000 bending tests, drain current showed a rapid decrease due to the defects caused by the roughness of the surface of the Si NWs and mismatches of the Si NWs with electrodes.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.70-74
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• 2010

전기화학 반응을 이용한 실리콘 표면상으로의 단백질 고정을 연구하였다. 이를 위해 Nitrobenzendiazonium(NiBD) 양이온을 화학적 환원반응을 통해 수식하고 수식된 실리콘 표면을 전기화학적으로 다시 환원시켜 나이트로 기능기를 일차아민 기능기로 활성화하여 단백질 고정에 이용하였다. 활성화 된 표면에 금 나노입자를 고정하여 일차 아민 생성을 확인하였다. 또한 이 방법을 응용하여 실리콘 나노선 어레이 중 선택된 나노선 만을 활성화하고 단백질을 선택적으로 고정하는 연구를 수행하였다. 이 연구를 통하여 NiBD 양이온의 화학 및 전기화학 반응이 실리콘 나노선 표면으로 단백질의 선택적 고정화에 유용하게 사용될 수 있음을 보였다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.2699-2702
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• 2012

Gold-polypyrrole segment nanowires prepared using anodized aluminum oxide templates can be assembled into a curved superstructure that shows stimuli-induced contraction and expansion. The radius of the superstructures can be predicted using the simple equation suggested by J. K. Lim et al. (Nano Lett. 8, 4441 (2008)). The suggested equation, however, is valid only within the limiting condition in that the length of the polypyrrole segment is comparable to, or much longer than the gold segment. In this study, the original equation was modified to a new equation that is valid for all length scales of polypyrrole segments. The radius of the superstructures calculated using the modified equation was compared with the result calculated by the original equation, and the validity of the modified equation is discussed.