Conducting Polymers Increases PIERS Spectroscopic Signals Fivefold
Semiconductors and plasmonic nanomaterials can be combined to develop photocatalytic and detection systems. Nanoscale composites containing semiconductors and metals can improve plasmon-assisted spectroscopy and improve catalytic performance by modulating the charge states of metals. Study: Hybrid composites based on conducting polymers and plasmonic nanomaterials applied to catalysis and sensing. Image Credit: GiroScience/Shutterstock.com An article published in Express Research Material demonstrated improved Raman scattering by using a conductive polymer as a semiconductor platform. Introduction to Raman Spectroscopy Vibration spectroscopy is a method for determining the molecular skeleton caused by vibrational vibrations of particles. Raman scattering is a popular vibration spectroscopy technique. Raman signals produce different spectra for molecules and are useful for analytical purposes. However, Raman scattering has drawbacks and requires considerable improvement before its