Abstract
The field of plasmonic sensing has witnessed rapid advancements in recent years. This work proposes an innovative methodology that employs metal–insulator-metal (MIM) nanohole arrays integrated with ring-shaped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to serve as an effective plasmonic refractive index sensor. The hybrid substrates are prepared using a combination of nanosphere lithography (NSL), reactive ion etching, and an enhanced plasmonic site-selective photocatalytic reaction, ensuring large-area fabrication, high throughput, and cost-effectiveness. The resonance peaks observed in the visible-NIR spectra are attributed to the coupling of surface plasmon resonance modes between MIM structures and AgNPs. The resonance wavelength exhibits sensitively to changes in the surrounding medium within the refractive index range of 1 to 1.5, with a remarkable sensitivity of 835 nm/RIU. Our findings reveal the significant potential of this technology for advancing optical sensing applications.
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