Nanodisk codes

Lidong Qin, Matthew J. Banholzer, Jill E. Millstone, Chad A. Mirkin

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Abstract

We report a new encoding system based upon dispersible arrays of nanodisks prepared by on-wire lithography and functionalized with Raman active chromophores. These nanodisk arrays are encoded both physically (in a "barcode" pattern) and spectroscopically (Raman) along the array. These structures can be used in covert encoding strategies because of their small size or as biological labels with readout by scanning confocal Raman spectroscopy. As proof-of-concept, we demonstrate their utility in DNA detection in a multiplexed format at target concentrations as low as 100 fM.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3849-3853
Number of pages5
JournalNano Letters
Volume7
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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