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Cao, F., Wu, L., Ruan, Y., Bai, J., Jiang, X.
Anal Chem
Midinfrared plasmons in patterned graphene could advance the development of surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (SEIRAS). However, limitation in measuring the extinction spectra with transmission and external reflection configurations greatly restricts the analyses of aqueous samples. In addition, complicated, time- and cost-consuming preparation of patterned graphene also limits its progress. Here we demonstrate a facile-prepared large-scale reduced graphene oxide island film on a total internal reflection silicon prism, which not only shows a prominent enhancement effect in mid-infrared region but also effectively eliminates the contribution of bulk solution by optical near-field effect. As a result, the entire vibrational fingerprints of methylene blue monolayer in aqueous solution can be acquired with high sensitivity in real time. Our work extends the application of graphene-based SEIRAS to aqueous environment, breaking through previously unattainable technology.