Black phosphorene-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for sensitive detection of DNA nucleotides

F Ferdinand Nouaye (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) M Mohammed Amlieh (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) S Soukayna Boulaassafre (Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,) Y Younes Akabli (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) S Sidi Abdelmajid Ait Abdelkader (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) A Afaf Yaden (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) V Vivek Chaudhary (School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,) R Reda Ben Mrid (Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,) R Rachid El Fatimy (Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,) A Abdelouahad El Fatimy

Abstract

In this study, we propose black phosphorene (BP) for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of DNA nucleotides. BP-enhanced Raman spectroscopy provides superior enhancement compared to other 2D materials, such as graphene and molybdenum disulfide, for biomolecular detection. We show that BP significantly amplifies the Raman signals of DNA nucleotides, enabling more sensitive and accurate detection of individual nucleotides. This enhancement may be attributed to the strong charge transfer with biomolecules and anisotropic structure, which increases molecular dipole moments when positioned on its surface. These factors lead to stronger molecular interactions and improved Raman signal sensitivity. Our findings highlight BP as a promising platform for biosensor applications, paving the way for more precise biomolecular sensing and advanced diagnostics.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 126, Issue 12
Published March 01, 2025
ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0003-6951 Physical Sciences

Authors (10)

F

Ferdinand Nouaye

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

M

Mohammed Amlieh

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

S

Soukayna Boulaassafre

Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,

Y

Younes Akabli

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

S

Sidi Abdelmajid Ait Abdelkader

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

A

Afaf Yaden

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

V

Vivek Chaudhary

School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 1 , Ben Guerir 43150,

R

Reda Ben Mrid

Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,

R

Rachid El Fatimy

Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P Hospitals, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 3 , Ben Guerir 43150,

A

Abdelouahad El Fatimy