Abstract
Ni@Au core-shell nanotubes were synthesized using a two-stage method including Ni nanotubes growth in pores of PET template and their electroless wet-chemical functionalizing with gold. The structure, morphology, chemical composition, surface condition and magnetic properties of Ni@Au nanotubes were comprehensively studied. Cellular cytotoxicity of Ni and Ni@Au nanotubes was evaluated demonstrating its strong reduction when nanotubes were coated with Au layer. The gold layer had a granular structure with some agglomerations resulting in surface irregularities which is advantageous for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The fundamental possibility of using the functionalized Ni@Au nanotubes as SERS substrates was demonstrated by the example of methylene blue detection for concentrations down to 10−6 M. The average enhancement factor was 104, which is sufficient for use in chemo- and biosensorics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 127077 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 626 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- Core-shell magnetic nanostructures
- Magnetic nanotubes
- SERS
- Template synthesis
- Toxicity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry