Dual-band moiré metasurface patches for multifunctional biomedical applications

Nanoscale. 2016 Nov 3;8(43):18461-18468. doi: 10.1039/c6nr06608a.

Abstract

There has been strong interest in developing multi-band plasmonic metasurfaces for multiple optical functions on single platforms. Herein, we developed Au moiré metasurface patches (AMMP), which leverage the tunable multi-band responses of Au moiré metasurfaces and the additional field enhancements of the metal-insulator-metal configuration to achieve dual-band plasmon resonance modes in near-infrared and mid-infrared regimes with high field enhancement. Furthermore, we demonstrate the multifunctional applications of AMMP, including surface-enhanced infrared spectroscopy, optical capture and patterning of bacteria, and photothermal denaturation of proteins. With their multiple functions of high performance, in combination with cost-effective fabrication using moiré nanosphere lithography, the AMMP will enable the development of highly integrated biophotonic platforms for a wide range of applications in disease theranostics, sterilization, and the study of microbiomes.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / isolation & purification
  • Metals*
  • Nanotechnology*
  • Protein Denaturation
  • Proteins / analysis
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Surface Properties
  • Theranostic Nanomedicine

Substances

  • Metals
  • Proteins