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Raman and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopic investigation on Lamiaceae plants

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1999
Authors:P. Rosch, Popp, J., Kiefer, W.
Journal:Journal of Molecular Structure
Volume:481
Pagination:121 - 124
Date Published:1999/05//
Abstract:

The essential oils of Thymus vulgaris and Origanum vulgaris are studied by means of micro-Raman spectroscopy. The containing monoterpenes can be identified by their Raman spectra. Further the essential oils are investigated in their natural environment, the so-called oil cells of these Lamiacene plants, with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). This method has the advantage to enhance Raman signals and furthermore the SERS effect leads to fluorescence quenching. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

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