POS3-0740
Molecular Sensing on Curved Surfaces Enabled by Shape-Memory Nanogaps
When and Where
Nov 30, -0001
12:00am - 12:00am
Presenter(s)
Goum Min (Seoul National University)
Co-Author(s)
Abstract
Flexible surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates enable direct molecular analysis on irregular surfaces, making them valuable for food safety and bio-signal detection. However, most conventional SERS substrates suffer from structural damage after repeated use and require complex fabrication processes, limiting their practical utility. This study presents a nanostructured composite film with uniformly dispersed nanoparticles embedded in an aligned nanopillar array of a shape-memory polymer matrix. Compression and photothermal recovery of the nanopillar array allow the substrate to switch between different nanogap states, enabling conformal contact with curved surfaces and size-adaptive molecular sensing. Raman analysis confirmed strong signal enhancement and reliable detection of residual chemicals on curved surfaces, demonstrating the potential of this system as a high-performance, reusable SERS platform for smart chemical monitoring.











