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Title: Nanoscale array structures suitable for surface enhanced raman scattering and methods related thereto

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1224822

Methods for fabricating nanoscale array structures suitable for surface enhanced Raman scattering, structures thus obtained, and methods to characterize the nanoscale array structures suitable for surface enhanced Raman scattering. Nanoscale array structures may comprise nanotrees, nanorecesses and tapered nanopillars.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
Patent Number(s):
9,176,065
Application Number:
14/316,024
OSTI ID:
1224822
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Jun 26
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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