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Abstract
Probing plasmonic properties of surface deposited nanoparticles with high spatial resolution requires the use of a low absorption support. In this work, ultra-thin hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) flakes are employed as substrates for scanning transmission electron microscopy. The thicknesses of only a few atomic layers, the flat surface, and the large bandgap provide a unique set of properties, which makes h-BN ideally suitable for high resolution plasmon spectroscopy by means of electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), especially for small nanoparticles. A facile fabrication process allows the production of h-BN substrates with a thickness of only a few atomic layers. The advantages of h-BN, especially for the low-loss energy region of EEL spectra, are shown in a direct comparison with a silicon nitride substrate. Furthermore, results of the investigation of localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) of Ag and Ag-Au core-shell nanoparticles in the sub-20 nm size regime are presented, confirming the advantages of the fabricated substrate for LSPR mapping. The plasmonic nanoparticles were assembled utilizing the helium nanodroplet synthesis approach, which allows for a very soft deposition and the preservation of the integrity of the ultra-thin substrate. Moreover, it provides a completely solvent and surfactant free environment for the assembly of tailored nanoparticles.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 023104 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
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FWF - Plasmonic Nanoparticles - Plasmonic Nanoparticles in Helium Nanodroplets
16/04/18 → 15/07/22
Project: Research project