Raman spectroscopy for detection of stretched DNAs on superhydrophobic surfaces

Monica Marini, Gobind Das, Rosanna La Rocca, Francesco T. Gentile, Tania Limongi, Stefania Santoriello, Alice Scarpellini, Enzo M. Di Fabrizio

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Abstract

A novel approach for the study of low concentrated DNAs (60 pM) using microRaman spectroscopy is reported. A superhydrophobic substrate with array of microPillars is fabricated over which the sample was drop casted. The substrate concentrates the molecules in a very small area with higher molecular density, enabling to carry out the microRaman measurements. Two different DNAs (single strand and double strand) were used to investigate through Raman technique. A spectral Raman difference was found to distinguish the ssDNA and dsDNAs. The approach can be of interest for a wide variety of applications ranging from biological materials interactions characterization to the biomedical field. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)151-154
Number of pages4
JournalMicroelectronic Engineering
Volume119
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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