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Applications of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in environmental detection

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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

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NANOMATERIALS (2021)

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SERS Chemical Enhancement of 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Adsorbed on Silver Substrate

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JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

lSimultaneous In Situ Extraction and Self-Assembly of Plasmonic Colloidal Gold Superparticles for SERS Detection of Organochlorine Pesticides in Water

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Rapid Detection of Dezocine in Biological Fluids Based on SERS Technology

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Summary: This study successfully established high-throughput label-free detection models for PAT and AOH using SERS technology combined with chemometrics and the coffee-ring effect. The detection limits were low, the recovery rates were high, and the method holds promise for detection of PAT and AOH in fruits and their products.

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Au@Ag nanoflowers based SERS coupled chemometric algorithms for determination of organochlorine pesticides in milk

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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection of additive by a reusable ZnO/GO/Ag hybrid substrate

Hongyu Chen et al.

Summary: A hybrid substrate of zinc oxide/graphene oxide/silver with both photocatalytic capability and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity was developed in this study, showing promising potential for real-time and fast monitoring of biochemical hazardous molecules through successful recyclable assays with minimal limits of detection.

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Optimisation using the finite element method of a filter-based microfluidic SERS sensor for detection of multiple pesticides in strawberry

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Fabrication of plasmonic absorbent cotton as a SERS substrate for adsorption and detection of harmful ingredients in food

Sijia Liu et al.

Summary: A simple method for fabricating plasmonic absorbent cotton fibers dyeing with Ag NPs was reported. The Ag NPs were densely immobilized on the cotton surface, providing additional enhancement sensitivity in SERS sensing. The plasmonic cotton-Ag SERS substrate showed multiplex sensing capability for identifying pesticides from their mixture.

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Synthesis of environment-friendly and label-free SERS probe for Iron(III) detection in integrated circuit cleaning solution waste

Qiang Zou et al.

Summary: In this study, an environmentally friendly and label-free SERS probe was synthesized to detect Fe3+ ions in integrated circuit cleaning solution waste. The probe has high sensitivity and a wide detection range, and has potential applications in evaluating whether the waste meets emission criteria.

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Investigation of nonlinear relationship of surface enhanced Raman scattering signal for robust prediction of thiabendazole in apple

Huanhuan Li et al.

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Rapid detection of illegal biguanides in hypoglycemic health products using molecular imprinting combined with SERS technology

Ruiqin Lu et al.

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Silver microspheres aggregation-induced Raman enhanced scattering used for rapid detection of carbendazim in Chinese tea

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FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Self-Cleaning-Mediated SERS Chip Coupled Chemometric Algorithms for Detection and Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticides in Food

Yi Xu et al.

Summary: This study developed a dual-functional SERS chip for rapid detection and degradation of pesticides in tea samples, utilizing Cu2O mesoporous spheres decorated with Ag nanoparticles. Three chemometric algorithms were compared for pesticide analysis, with random frog-partial least squares showing the best performance. The prepared SERS chip also exhibited strong photocatalytic activity for pesticide degradation under visible light irradiation.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Optics

Preparation of a superhydrophobic AgNP/GF substrate and its SERS application in a complex detection environment

Chundong Liu et al.

Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is considered a fingerprint spectrum for molecular identification with high sensitivity, but effective trace detection of specific substances in complex detection environments remains a challenge. A superhydrophobic Ag nanoparticle/glass microfibre filter (AgNP/GF) substrate was designed for Raman detection of complex multiphase solutions, achieving specific detection of hexane phase components.

OPTICS EXPRESS (2021)

Article Optics

Plasmonic alloy nanochains assembled via dielectrophoresis for ultrasensitive SERS

Jun Dong et al.

Summary: Researchers have successfully fabricated Au-Ag alloy nanochains array with enhanced Raman and sensor performance by controlling the assembly morphology of metallic nanomaterials through alternating current electric field. The assembled structure shows excellent SERS activity and can detect samples at extremely low concentrations, demonstrating great potential for a wide range of applications in quantitative trace analysis.

OPTICS EXPRESS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and superior SERS performance of porous octahedron Cu2O with oxygen vacancy derived from MOFs

Yongmei Yang et al.

Summary: The excellent Cu2O SERS substrate with porous octahedron structure was successfully synthesized through a simple method, demonstrating outstanding sensitivity for dye molecules and organic pollutants with ultralow detection limits. The synergy of electromagnetic and chemical enhancement on the Cu2O surface contributes to its superior sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility for SERS detection, making it a promising candidate for practical applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Durable and flexible Ag-nanowire-embedded PDMS films for the recyclable swabbing detection of malachite green residue in fruits and fingerprints

Juanjuan Luo et al.

Summary: A novel flexible film combining commercial Ag nano-wire suspension and polydimethylsiloxane was successfully developed, demonstrating high SERS performance, durability, and recyclability. This film was used for quantitative detection of MG in fruit juices, with good anti-interference, and sensitive on-site detection of MG residue on fruits through multiple cycling. Portable detection of MG residue was also achieved from fingerprints using a portable Raman spectrometer.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Photothermal-induced partial Leidenfrost superhydrophobic surface as ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman scattering platform for the detection of neonicotinoid insecticides

Zhong Feng Gao et al.

Summary: A novel sensor utilizing gold colloid and highly roughened SiO2/PDMS surface coupled with MXene nanosheets was developed for ultrasensitive detection of neonicotinoid insecticides. The sensor showed high enrichment capability and reliable detection of various neonicotinoid insecticides in real samples.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Detection of dithiocarbamate, chloronicotinyl and organophosphate pesticides by electrochemical activation of SERS features of screen-printed electrodes

David Ibanez et al.

Summary: The text discusses the use of electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman scattering (EC-SERS) to enhance Raman intensity for improved sensitivity in Raman spectroscopy. By activating metallic screen-printed electrodes and optimizing the preconcentration parameters, low concentrations of pesticides were successfully detected.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Facile detection of carbendazim in food using TLC-SERS on diatomite thin layer chromatography

Zhengdong Shen et al.

Summary: This study successfully isolated and detected carbendazim residue in orange juice and kale leaves using the combination of TLC and SERS. By conducting TLC separation on a diatomite chip without any pretreatment, the process of separation and detection could be completed in less than 5 minutes.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Polymer multilayers enabled stable and flexible Au@Ag nanoparticle array for nondestructive SERS detection of pesticide residues

Kaiqiang Wang et al.

Summary: This study presents a simple method to fabricate a high-performance SERS chip with a high-density nanoparticle array, demonstrating highly reproducible and sensitive SERS enhancement effects for nondestructive detection of thiram on fruit peels. The use of acrylic polymer tape and PET film in the structure design endows the SERS chip with flexible and robust features.

TALANTA (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Spiky yolk-shell AuAg bimetallic nanorods with uniform interior gap for the SERS detection of thiram residues in fruit juice

Jian Zhu et al.

Summary: Spiky yolk-shell AuAg bimetallic nanorods were prepared by galvanic replacement reaction, allowing for SERS detection of thiram. The SERS activity of the nanorods is influenced by the thickness of the silver layer and volume of HAuCl4, with a detection limit of 97 nM for thiram. This makes them promising for pesticide detection applications.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Rapid detection of chlorpyrifos residue in rice using surface-enhanced Raman scattering coupled with chemometric algorithm

Lan Jiang et al.

Summary: This paper utilized SERS and chemometric algorithms to quantify CP residues in rice samples, exploring different quantitative chemometric models to find the best prediction with practical applicability, achieving a limit of detection of 0.01 μg/mL. Results showed no significant difference between this method and HPLC, indicating its potential for CP detection in rice.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Reliable SERS detection of pesticides with a large-scale self-assembled Au@4-MBA@Ag nanoparticle array

Kaiqiang Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a high-performance surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) analytic platform was developed through self-assembly of nanoparticles and achieved high reproducibility and accuracy for measuring chemical contaminants in various phases. The use of an internal standard to correct signal fluctuations improved point-to-point and batch-to-batch reproducibility, enabling high-sensitive detection and improved accuracy for pesticide analysis.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering of flexible cotton fiber-Ag for rapid adsorption and detection of malachite green in fish

Xiaoran Tian et al.

Summary: This study successfully developed a flexible cotton surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate for detecting malachite green residues in fish, with a low detection limit of 0.05 ppm. The QuEChERS sample preparation method was used for SERS analysis, showing capability for multiplex detecting mixtures of MG and Dimetridazole at different ratios. The cotton fiber-Ag composite was suitable for detecting trace contaminants in food with simplicity and instantaneity.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Analysis of the tautomeric equilibrium of two red monoazo dyes by UV-Visible, Raman and SERS spectroscopies

Giulia Vannucci et al.

Summary: In this study, UV-Vis, Raman, and SERS spectroscopic analysis were conducted to evaluate the preponderance of one tautomer over the other for two red dyes under different pH conditions. Experimental conditions were optimized for detecting both dyes, and the molecular structure and vibrational modes of the dyes were calculated using DFT methods. Overall, the research provided valuable insights into the tautomeric structures and vibrational modes of Acid Red 26 and Acid Red 18.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A silver@gold nanoparticle tetrahedron biosensor for multiple pesticides detection based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Yuxiao Lu et al.

Summary: This study constructed a nano-tetrahedron using DNA and Ag@Au nanoparticles to achieve simultaneous detection of multiple pesticides with high sensitivity and low detection limit. The proposed method was verified to be accurate and practical for practical applications.

TALANTA (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

In-situ preparation of Ferrero® chocolate-like Cu2O@Ag microsphere as SERS substrate for detection of thiram

Chengli Yao et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized SERS substrates with excellent performance for detecting pesticide residues in food using simple methods. The substrates exhibited outstanding sensitivity and reproducibility for detecting specific molecules, especially those with thiol groups.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

In-Situ Synthesis of Methyl Cellulose Film Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles as a Flexible Surface-Enhanced Raman Substrate for the Rapid Detection of Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables

Qijia Zhang et al.

Summary: This study developed a flexible substrate MC/Ag NPs film for rapid detection of pesticides in fruits and vegetables using SERS technology. The film demonstrated excellent sensitivity and stability, with a low detection limit and satisfactory Raman signal strength even after storage. This was attributed to the homogeneous growth of silver nanoparticles in the methylcellulose matrix, creating hot spots and ensuring high sensitivity and stability of the film substrate for detecting pesticides.

MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Quantitative SERS sensor based on self-assembled Au@Ag heterogeneous nanocuboids monolayer with high enhancement factor for practical quantitative detection

Jingya Li et al.

Summary: The study developed a quantitative SERS sensor based on gold-silver heterogeneous nanocuboids for detecting pesticides on agricultural produce and pollutants in fishpond water. Chemically functionalized densely packed Au@Ag NCs monolayer exhibited high SERS performance.

ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

SERS based detection of Dichlorvos pesticide using silver nanoparticles arrays: Influence of array wavelength/amplitude

Sebin Augustine et al.

Summary: Ion beam irradiation can be used to produce ripple nanopatterns on Si surface, resulting in a highly dense and sensitive SERS substrate for detecting pesticides below permissible limits. The shape and wavelength of the ripples play a crucial role in optimizing the substrate for maximum enhancement in SERS intensity.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Multiscale structure enabled effective plasmon coupling and molecular enriching for SERS detection

Jihua Xu et al.

Summary: The Ag/CuO nanowires/pyramidal PDMS multiscale structure was successfully fabricated and demonstrated excellent SERS activity and molecular adsorption capability. This structure was able to sensitively detect R6G and other molecules in complex environments, showing great potential for practical applications.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Ag@WS2 quantum dots for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy: Enhanced charge transfer induced highly sensitive detection of thiram from honey and beverages

Yinshuang Song et al.

Summary: This study developed novel SERS substrates using monodispersed tungsten disulfide quantum dots modified silver nanospheres (Ag@WS(2)QD) for rapid and sensitive analysis of toxic agrochemicals. Ag@WS(2)QD showed uniform and stable SERS signals within 2 minutes, with a 4 times higher analytical enhancement factor compared to unmodified colloidal silver nanoparticles. Enhanced charge transfer and unique surface properties contribute to the rapid and sensitive SERS detection using Ag@WS(2)QD.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Two-dimensional self-assembled Au -Ag core-shell nanorods nanoarray for sensitive detection of thiram in apple using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Hongbin Pu et al.

Summary: The study developed a two-dimensional Au-Ag core-shell nanorods nanoarray substrate that showed excellent performance for SERS detection of contaminants in foods, with high sensitivity and stability, achieving good detection results for thiram and other contaminants.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Tannin-furanic foams used as biomaterial substrates for SERS sensing in possible wastewater filter applications

Gebhard Sabathi et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the use of bio-based tannin-furanic rigid foams as precursor materials for SERS substrates, achieving a significant increase in sensitivity and a lower relative standard deviation of the recorded signals by optimizing the chemical synthesis process.

MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrasensitive and reusable SERS probe for the detection of synthetic dyes in food industry through hybrid flower-shaped ZnO@Ag nanostructures

Nazar Riswana Barveen et al.

Summary: The study constructed semiconductor/noble-metal heterostructure flower-like ZnO@Ag nanostructures with high SERS activity for detecting multiple food colorants with high sensitivity and excellent uniformity.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Detection of DNA bases and environmentally relevant biomolecules and monitoring ssDNA hybridization by noble metal nanoparticles decorated graphene nanosheets as ultrasensitive G-SERS platforms

Sanju Gupta et al.

Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and graphene-mediated surface-enhanced Raman scattering (G-SERS) are powerful analytical techniques for single-molecule level detection of chemical and biological molecules, offering signal enhancement through both electromagnetic and chemical mechanisms. By utilizing graphene-based platforms coated with silver and gold nanoparticles, the direct detection and differentiation of DNA bases and other biomolecules were achieved with high sensitivity and enhancement factors.

JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Facile Detection and Quantification of Acetamiprid Using a Portable Raman Spectrometer Combined with Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticle Array

Panxue Wang et al.

Summary: This study developed a SERS method based on self-assembled gold nanoparticle arrays for rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of acetamiprid. The method showed good linearity within the concentration range of acetamiprid and was successfully applied in detecting acetamiprid on the surface of apple and spinach.

CHEMOSENSORS (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Rapid detection of chlorpyrifos pesticide residue in tea using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometrics

Xiaoyu Zhu et al.

Summary: The study utilized a method combining rapid pretreatment and Chemometrics-based Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy to quickly determine chlorpyrifos residue in tea, achieving rapid and accurate detection by optimizing characteristic peaks and using different dosages of chemicals to eliminate substrate interference.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Surface adsorption of hydroxyanthraquinones on CTAB-modified gold nanosurfaces

Juhyun Yeo et al.

Summary: Gold nanosurfaces are widely used for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection in biological systems. By introducing CTAB-aggregated AuNPs, efficient surface adsorption and strong SERS enhancement for a variety of HAQs, especially alizarin, were achieved. The CTAB-modified AuNPs are considered efficient SERS substrates for many biological molecules with weak surface adsorption.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Silver-nanoparticle-grafted silicon nanocones for reproducible Raman detection of trace contaminants in complex liquid environments

Zhongshun Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduces an efficient and simple method to prepare a high-performance SHD-SERS platform for highly sensitive detection of trace analytes, demonstrating its potential in the fields of food safety and environmental monitoring.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Magnetic surface-enhanced Raman scattering (MagSERS) biosensors for microbial food safety: Fundamentals and applications

Cuiyun Zhang et al.

Summary: MagSERS platforms, combining magnetic properties and SERS spectra, have shown promising prospects in simplifying, speeding up, and enhancing the sensitivity of biosensors for foodborne biohazards detection. The integration of magnetic capture, separation, and enrichment with SERS substrates, as well as magnetism-mediated hotspot engineering of SERS substrates, is key to the success of MagSERS in food safety analysis.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Fingerprinting and tagging detection of mycotoxins in agri-food products by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy: Principles and recent applications

Zhihui Wu et al.

Summary: SERS is an effective method for rapid and sensitive detection of trace mycotoxins in agri-food products. However, the development of high-performance SERS substrates for on-site quantitative analysis remains a challenging scientific task. Future research should focus on designing reliable substrates, establishing fingerprint libraries, developing accurate chemometric methods, and choosing suitable combined techniques to promote the practical application of SERS in detecting mycotoxin contamination in the agri-food industry.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ultra-fast and onsite interrogation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in waters via surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)

Dayi Zhang et al.

Summary: This study developed a method using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to detect SARS-CoV-2 rapidly without any pretreatment. The accuracy and easy-operation of on-site tests on water samples proved its feasibility for evaluating disinfection performance, exploring viral survival, and tracking viral transmission in pipe networks.

WATER RESEARCH (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Immersion-plated palladium nanoparticles onto meso-porous silicon layer as novel SERS substrate for sensitive detection of imidacloprid pesticide

A. M. Al-Syadi et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to detect trace concentrations of potentially harmful imidacloprid pesticide. The fabrication of active and stable porous silicon plated with palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) SERS substrates through electrochemical anodization and immersion plating routes proved to be rapid and highly effective. The PSi-Pd NPs substrates showed significant enhancement in Raman spectral signals when compared to Si-Pd NPs substrates, making them a promising platform for sensitive detection of various target analytes.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Human ACE2-Functionalized Gold Virus-Trap Nanostructures for Accurate Capture of SARS-CoV-2 and Single-Virus SERS Detection

Yong Yang et al.

Summary: The study presents a highly sensitive SERS biosensor based on a Human ACE2-functionalized gold virus traps nanostructure for selective capture and rapid detection of S-protein expressed coronavirus, such as the current SARS-CoV-2, down to the single-virus level.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

DNA-Induced Assembly of Silver Nanoparticle Decorated Cellulose Nanofiber: A Flexible Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Substrate for the Selective Charge Molecular Detection and Wipe Test of Pesticide Residues in Fruits

Xinyi Xu et al.

Summary: Polydopamine-coated cellulose nanofibers self-assembled into a 3D architecture, enhancing the flexibility and repeatability of the SERS substrate. This substrate achieved a high enhancement factor and repeatability for the quantitative detection of dye molecules.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Detection of Sub-Micro- and Nanoplastic Particles on Gold Nanoparticle-Based Substrates through Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Spectroscopy

Jessica Caldwell et al.

Summary: A study focused on detecting small plastic particles by creating surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy substrates using gold nanoparticles, resulting in improved scattering signals during Raman spectroscopy measurements. The technique enabled the detection of plastic particles at concentrations as low as 10 μg/mL, with analytical enhancement factors of up to 446 achieved.

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Self-sustainable and recyclable ternary Au@Cu2O-Ag nanocomposites: application in ultrasensitive SERS detection and highly efficient photocatalysis of organic dyes under visible light

Tong Wu et al.

Summary: In this work, ternary Au@Cu2O-Ag NCs were successfully designed and prepared, and a possible SERS enhancement mechanism was proposed based on the investigation of SERS activity and electromagnetic field simulations. These NCs achieved highly sensitive SERS detection of MG and catalyzed its degradation driven by visible light.

MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fabrication of Ag modified SiO2 electrospun nanofibrous membranes as ultrasensitive and high stable SERS substrates for multiple analytes detection

Menghui Wan et al.

Summary: A simple and efficient strategy for preparing SERS substrates with ultra-sensitivity, high stability, and wide applicability using SiO2 nanofibrous membranes modified with Ag nanoparticles is presented. The membranes exhibit high flexibility and thermostability, with an ultra-high sensitivity for small molecules and a low detection limit for pesticides. Additionally, the substrates show excellent SERS signal stability even after long periods, and can be used for quantitative detection of bacteria.

COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Biology

Amplification-free RNA detection with CRISPR-Cas13

Hajime Shinoda et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel CRISPR-based platform called SATORI, which allows amplification-free digital RNA detection with high sensitivity and specificity in a short period of time. The simultaneous use of multiple guide RNAs enhances sensitivity, enabling the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA at low levels.

COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Plasmonic Metasurfaces Based on Pyramidal Nanoholes for High-Efficiency SERS Biosensing

Giovanna Palermo et al.

Summary: The study aimed at developing a high-flux and high-accuracy surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) nanobiosensor for the detection of pathogens to provide an effective method for early and easy water monitoring, which can be fast and convenient.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Transparent, Flexible Plasmonic Ag NP/PMMA Substrates Using Chemically Patterned Ferroelectric Crystals for Detecting Pesticides on Curved Surfaces

Tzyy-Jiann Wang et al.

Summary: A high-performance flexible SERS substrate was fabricated using a simple drop and peel-off technique for ultrasensitive detection of pesticides. The substrate showed excellent detection sensitivity and stability, making it a promising tool for practical implementation of in-situ SERS detection on curved fruit/vegetable surfaces.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Highly Sensitive and Reproducible SERS Substrates Based on Ordered Micropyramid Array and Silver Nanoparticles

Chengpeng Zhang et al.

Summary: A highly sensitive and stable 3D SERS substrate based on ordered micropyramid array and silver nanoparticles was constructed, showing a low detection limit and high repeatability. The substrate also demonstrated the ability to quantitatively analyze pesticide residues.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats-Mediated Amplification-Free Detection of Viral DNAs Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy-Active Nanoarray

Jin-Ha Choi et al.

Summary: A CRISPR-Cas12a-based nucleic acid amplification-free biosensor was developed in this study, combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) technology, achieving high sensitivity detection of multiple viral DNAs without the need for amplification steps.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Improving SERS Sensitivity toward Trace Sulfonamides: The Key Role of Trade-Off Interfacial Interactions among the Target Molecules, Anions, and Cations on the SERS Active Surface

Zhi-ming Zhou et al.

Summary: This study successfully achieved selective, rapid, and highly sensitive detection of sulfonamide antibiotics using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), with the lowest detectable concentrations being 1μg/L and 50μg/L. The competitive and coadsorption behaviors of target molecules and agglomerates on the surface of the SERS substrate were found to determine the sensitivity of molecule detection.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

CRISPR-/Cas12a-Mediated Liposome-Amplified Strategy for the Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering and Naked-Eye Detection of Nucleic Acid and Application to Food Authenticity Screening

Jianghua Liu et al.

Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful tool for biosensors due to its ultrahigh sensitivity and unique fingerprint information. This study proposed a sensitive on-site nucleic acid detection strategy based on CRISPR/Cas12a with trans-cleavage activity on ssDNA linkers utilized to capture liposomes, enabling dual-mode detection of target DNA with SERS and naked eye.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Application of surface-enhanced Raman scattering in rapid detection of dithiocarbamate pesticide residues in foods

Chao-Ming Tsen et al.

Summary: This study utilized GLAD to fabricate Ag@Au alloyed nanorods as SERS substrates, proposing a simple and efficient method for extracting DTC residues on crop surfaces. It enables trace detection of thiram, propineb, and mancozeb, as well as qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis to distinguish the three types of DTCs.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hydrophilic-hydrophobic silver nanowire-paper based SERS substrate for in-situ detection of furazolidone under various environments

Huimin Sun et al.

Summary: This research has successfully designed and fabricated a distinctive hydrophilic-hydrophobic SERS substrate utilizing paper and Ag nanowires, achieving goals such as enhanced SERS activity, microdroplet anchoring, and sample enrichment. It can be applied in environmental monitoring and in-situ detection effectively.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Biophysics

Simultaneous and ultrasensitive detection of three pesticides using a surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based lateral flow assay test strip

Enze Sheng et al.

Summary: Antibodies were combined with SERS nanotags to prepare a SERS-LFA test strip for simultaneous detection of CHL, IMI, and OXY pesticides; a two-way binding effect was used to amplify the detection signal; the test strips exhibited high sensitivity, low detection limit, short detection time, high specificity, and low cost.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Rapid Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Detection of Chlorothalonil in Standard Solution and Orange Peels with Pretreatment of Ultraviolet Irradiation

Hang Yu et al.

Summary: The study successfully utilized SERS in detecting chlorothalonil, revealing two Raman peaks under UV irradiation and providing a new approach for chlorothalonil detection.

BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Mesoporous Au films assembled on flexible cellulose nanopaper as high-performance SERS substrates

Dabum Kim et al.

Summary: The study reported a method to fabricate nanoarchitectured mesoporous gold films on flexible cellulose nanofiber paper for high-performance surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates. The resulting substrate showed highly sensitive detection capabilities for various analytes and can be used as a versatile chemical detection platform.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Preparation of silver with an ultrathin molecular imprinted layer for detection of carbendazim by SERS

Xiaohui Ren et al.

Summary: The combination of SERS and MIT was applied to detect target molecules in water, with a new method proposed to control imprinted layer thickness for improved detection performance.

CHEMICAL PAPERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ag nanodisks decorated filter paper as a SERS platform for nanomolar tetracycline detection

Rosanna Pagano et al.

Summary: A simple and cheap filter paper-based SERS substrate was developed for the sensing of tetracycline traces. The synthesized Ag nanodisks were used to decorate the filter paper surface for fast and easy analysis of aqueous solutions containing methylene blue and tetracycline. The results showed that the SERS substrate obtained with the proposed fabrication process can be implemented for low concentration tetracycline samples.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Synthesis of bimetallic core-shelled nanoparticles modified by 2-mercaptoethanol as SERS substrates for detecting ferbam and thiabendazole in apple puree

Nisar Hussain et al.

Summary: The study developed a novel SERS substrate by modifying the surface of silver-coated gold nanoparticles with thiol ligands for the rapid assessment of fungicide residues in fruit samples. The results demonstrated the substrate's high detection performance, stability, and potential application in detecting ferbam and thiabendazole residues in apple puree.

FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Development of cellulose Nanofiber-based substrates for rapid detection of ferbam in kale by Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Lin Sun et al.

Summary: A novel SERS method coupled with CNF-based wipers was developed for rapid detection of pesticide residues in vegetables. The method showed satisfactory performance in detecting ferbam within a few minutes with a detection limit of 50 μg/kg. The enhancement factor of the SERS substrate was calculated to be around 10^4 with satisfactory reproducibility.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Core size optimized silver coated gold nanoparticles for rapid screening of tricyclazole and thiram residues in pear extracts using SERS

Nisar Hussain et al.

Summary: The developed method using MCO-modified Au@AgNPs nanocomposites showed high sensitivity and significant enhancement of Raman scattering for detecting fungicide residues in pear fruit extracts. It can be employed as a SERS active platform for rapid assessment of trace contaminants of agrochemicals in agriculture production.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

A Novel Multiplex Mycotoxin Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Immunoassay Using Functional Gold Nanotags on a Silica Photonic Crystal Microsphere Biochip

Jialong Sun et al.

Summary: A novel multiplex mycotoxin surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) immunoassay was established using antigen-modified silica photonic crystal microspheres (SPCMs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for multiplex detection with high sensitivity and good recovery rates. The method exhibited high specificity and repeatability, while overcoming the drawbacks of fluorescence and chemiluminescence background signals.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Innovative strategy on improved surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensing by using plasmon-activated water dissolving analyte

Wei-Yu Kao et al.

Summary: By preparing analyte solutions using plasmon-activated water (PAW) instead of conventional deionized water (DIW), overall improved surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) performances were achieved, leading to higher signal intensities and lower relative standard deviations, especially in detecting fluorescent dye molecules and pesticides. The extremely low limits of detection (LOD) observed for the pesticides acetamiprid (AC) and imidacloprid (IM) prepared in PAW were comparable to or even better than other SERS detection methods based on organic solvents or organic solvent/water systems, demonstrating the innovative potential of using PAW in SERS studies.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ultrasensitive detection of trace Hg2+ by SERS aptasensor based on dual recycling amplification in water environment

Cheng Tian et al.

Summary: Mercury ion, due to its nonbiodegradability and accumulation, poses harm to the environment and human health. Researchers have developed a sensitive SERS method to detect trace Hg2+, with the dual recycling amplification SERS aptasensor showing excellent performance.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Enhanced pesticides' limit of detection using bimetallic alloys nanoparticles

Doaa Sulaiman et al.

Summary: Bimetallic alloys nanoparticles were synthesized and combined with Si nano-pillars substrates to prepare SERS sensors, showing excellent recognition of ultra-low concentrations of chlorpyrifos solutions, with the highest enhancement factor obtained in Au-Pd sensors.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Polydopamine-assisted in situ growth of three-dimensional ZnO/Ag nanocomposites on PET films for SERS and catalytic properties

Deshan Cheng et al.

Summary: In this study, polydopamine was used for the modification of PET film surface to achieve the in-situ growth of three-dimensional ZnO/Ag nanocomposites, showing high sensitivity and stability in target molecule detection. Ag nanoparticles on cluster-like ZnO nanorods surface were utilized as Raman hot spots, demonstrating advantages of facile fabrication process, low cost, and excellent uniformity for rapid Raman enhanced spectroscopy analysis of environmental pollutants.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Article Physics, Applied

Multi-spiked silver stars for ultrasensitive and multiplexed SERS detection of analytes

A. K. Verma et al.

Summary: A facile synthesis method of multi-spiked star-shaped silver structures for SERS substrates was reported, demonstrating ultra-sensitive detection of probe molecules at low concentrations. The technology also achieved high specificity detection of multiple analytes in complex mixtures, along with providing excellent signal uniformity and reproducibility.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS (2021)

Article Spectroscopy

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering of thiram: Quantitative and theoretical analyses

Marcelo J. S. Oliveira et al.

Summary: The study focused on the SERS effect of the fungicide thiram, analyzing its concentration and adsorption mechanism. Experimental results showed linear SERS intensity variation with a detection limit of 1.2 x 10(-8) mol/L and 1.7 x 10(-9) mol/L.

JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Distribution and characterization of microplastics in beach sediments from Karnataka (India) coastal environments

Naveenkumar Ashok Yaranal et al.

Summary: Microplastic particles from five different beach locations in Karnataka, India were assessed, with their concentration ranging from 264 to 1002 n/kg of dry sand. The majority of the microplastics were fragmented, <1 mm in size, white and transparent in color, showing roughness, cracks, mechanical, and oxidative weathering on their surface. EDX spectra revealed the presence of various elements on the microplastic surface.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A label-free SERS sensor for the detection of Hg2+ based on phenylacetylene functionalized Ag nanoparticles

Guangda Xu et al.

Summary: A surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensor utilizing phenylacetylene as a label-free probe has been established for the detection of mercury ions. The sensor shows high sensitivity, excellent selectivity, reproducibility, and accuracy in analyzing mercury ions in lake water samples. The results suggest that the SERS platform is a promising alternative tool for practical determination of mercury ions.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

High-performance detection of p-nitroaniline on defect-graphene SERS substrate utilizing molecular imprinting technique

Shaona Chen et al.

Summary: The study presents a novel SERS substrate for detecting PNA in water samples, showcasing excellent sensitivity and selectivity, with potential applications in environmental sensing.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

SERS-active vertically aligned silver/tungsten oxide nanoflakes for ultrasensitive and reliable detection of thiram

Fengli Gao et al.

Summary: By utilizing vertically aligned Ag/WO3-x nanoflakes as SERS substrate, high sensitivity detection and significant enhancement effect can be achieved.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Ag-nanocubes/graphene-oxide/Au-nanoparticles composite film with highly dense plasmonic hotspots for surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection of pesticide

Chuhong Zhu et al.

Summary: In this study, a functional SERS system was developed for sensitive detection of target analytes using concentration of analyte molecules on or nearby plasmonic nanostructures. The composite film of Ag-nanocubes/graphene-oxide/Au-nanoparticles on a hydrophobic surface effectively accumulated analyte molecules for enhanced SERS activity. The system showed promising applications in food safety inspection and environmental pollutant monitoring.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy aptasensor for simultaneous determination of ochratoxin A and zearalenone using Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles and gold nanorods

Ruipeng Chen et al.

Summary: The study describes the design and fabrication of a SERS aptasensor for simultaneous detection of ZEN and OTA in wheat and corn samples, achieving good detection performance with a wide linear range and low detection limits.

MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A Brief History of Colour, the Environmental Impact of Synthetic Dyes and Removal by Using Laccases

Leidy D. Ardila-Leal et al.

Summary: This article briefly delves into the history of color in social and artistic contexts, highlighting the importance of natural and synthetic dyes and their impact on the environment through the discharge of colored wastewater. The utility of laccase in treating colored wastewater before its release into water bodies is emphasized, with a focus on the stability, production factors, and biotechnological impact of laccases in removing color from contaminated water.

MOLECULES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Construction of flexible, transparent and mechanically robust SERS-active substrate with an efficient spin coating method for rapid in-situ target molecules detection

Feng Bai et al.

Summary: The study introduces a low-cost and large-scale fabrication method for flexible and transparent AgNPs/WPU plasmonic metafilm with monolayer-island nanostructures, showing excellent SERS sensitivity, signal uniformity and reproducibility. The metafilm can be directly conformally covered on the apple surface for in situ detection of thiram residue with a low detection limit of 9.0165 ng cm(-2), making it a promising SERS substrate for pesticide residue detection in chemical and biological applications.

NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Optics

Trace level detection of explosives and pesticides using robust, low-cost, free-standing silver nanoparticles decorated porous silicon

V. S. Vendamani et al.

Summary: This study focused on the fabrication of ultra-thin, flexible, and cost-effective Ag nanoparticle coated free-standing porous silicon for molecular sensing. By increasing the deposition time of AgNO3, the sensing abilities were efficiently improved. The substrates showed excellent sensitivity and reproducibility for various molecules, indicating great potential for practical applications.

OPTICS EXPRESS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Preparation of magnetic metal organic framework: A magnetically induced improvement effect for detection of parathion-methyl

Anni Zhu et al.

Summary: Parathion-methyl (PTM), a highly toxic organophosphate insecticide once widely used in crop pest control, has been banned in fruit and vegetable production due to its health risks, although illegal abuse still occurs in some regions. A novel detection method using magnetic surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with Au nanoparticles and cysteine modified Fe3O4 on a metal organic framework improves sensitivity and reproducibility in detecting PTM residue in juice, meeting European Union standards with a detection limit of 5 ppb and a linear range of 10^-11 to 10^-7 M.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Reusable dual-enhancement SERS sensor based on graphene and hybrid nanostructures for ultrasensitive lead (II) detection

Qihang He et al.

Summary: A dual-enhancement surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) strategy was developed for sensitive quantitative detection of Pb2+, achieving a wide dynamic response range and low detection limit. The sensor showed high Pb2+ specificity and reusability.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Coatings & Films

Ag-coated 3D Cu(OH)2 nanowires on the woven copper mesh as a cost-effective surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate

Ningning Zhou et al.

Summary: A novel SERS substrate was fabricated with Ag-coated three-dimensional Cu(OH)(2) nanowire arrays, offering a highly sensitive platform for detecting adsorbates with a detection limit down to 0.1 pM. This substrate showed promising applications in detecting pesticide residues and organic pollutants with reliable signal enhancement.

SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

One-step fabrication of metal nanoparticles on polymer film by femtosecond LIPAA method for SERS detection

Lingmao Xu et al.

Summary: Flexible transparent SERS substrates were developed using a one-step, environmentally friendly method involving femtosecond laser induced plasma assisted ablation. The substrates demonstrated good uniformity of Raman signals and a linear relationship with solution concentration, indicating potential applications for detecting pesticides and other chemicals in food products.

TALANTA (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Trends in the bacterial recognition patterns used in surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Waqas Ahmad et al.

Summary: This study explores the application of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in extracting bacterial vibrational levels information, emphasizing the importance of standardizing sampling procedures and acquiring maximum chemical details. It also categorizes the SERS bacterial preconcentration, amplification, and identification literature, highlighting future research prospects.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Optics

SERS devices with hedgehog-like nanosphere arrays for detection of trace pesticides

Yang Liu et al.

Summary: The development of large-area self-assembly approach assisted with reactive ion etching (RIE) for preparing surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) devices consisting of Ag-covered hedgehog-like nanosphere arrays (Ag/HLNAs) has shown promising results for detecting trace pesticides, with high uniformity and excellent performance.

JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE OPTICAL HEALTH SCIENCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Construction of Reusable PMMA-Ag/g-C3N4/Ag Hybrid Substrates with Plasmonic-Enhanced Intrinsic Raman Signals for Quantitative SERS Detection and Green Degradation

Xiuting Li et al.

Summary: The study successfully utilized a multifunctional substrate for sensitive monitoring and degradation of harmful substances in fruits, demonstrating its advantages in quantitative monitoring and breaking down chemical molecules.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Size-Tunable Gold Aerogels: A Durable and Misfocus-Tolerant 3D Substrate for Multiplex SERS Detection

Lin Zhou et al.

Summary: The study introduces self-supported gold aerogels as 3D SERS substrates with tunable ligament sizes, demonstrating significantly larger enhancement factors compared to traditional 2D substrates. The optimized gold aerogel showcases outstanding reusability and misfocus tolerance in multiplex detection, potentially expanding the application scope of metal aerogels.

ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Application of the amplification-free SERS-based CRISPR/Cas12a platform in the identification of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical samples

Jiajie Liang et al.

Summary: S-CRISPR is a novel diagnostic platform without amplification, which can rapidly and sensitively detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA, showing potential as a strategy for rapid nucleic acid testing.

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Heterostructured CuO@ZnO@Ag biomimetic setaria as wettability-switchable difunctional SERS substrate for trace pesticide and DNA detections

Chuanshen Han et al.

Summary: This study presents a wettability-switchable SERS structure with impressive performance under both hydrophobic and hydrophilic states, showing potential for trace detection. Mechanism is revealed and quantifiability is demonstrated.

NANOPHOTONICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catching COVID: Engineering Peptide-Modified Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Sensors for SARS-CoV-2

Taylor D. Payne et al.

Summary: This research addresses the challenges of SERS detection of viruses by using peptides as capture probes and developing a SERS sensor for SARS-CoV-2 with improved selectivity in complex biological environments.

ACS SENSORS (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

A Sensitive SERS Method for Determination of Pymetrozine in Apple and Cabbage Based on an Easily Prepared Substrate

Ting-Tiao Pan et al.

Summary: This study developed a sensitive method for the detection of pymetrozine residues in apple and cabbage samples, showing good linear detection range and limit of detection. The proposed method demonstrated satisfactory detection performance for pymetrozine and has great potential for application in the detection of pesticide residues in food products and other areas.
Review Chemistry, Analytical

Surface enhanced Raman scattering analysis with filter-based enhancement substrates: A mini review

Fugang Xu et al.

Summary: Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a powerful analytical tool with high sensitivity and specificity, but the development of cost-effective and flexible substrates is crucial for practical applications. Filter-based SERS substrates have gained attention for their advantages in cost efficiency, high efficiency, and diverse applications in environmental monitoring and food safety.

REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Optics

Flexible SERS substrates for hazardous materials detection: recent advances

Moram Sree Satya Bharati et al.

Summary: Flexible substrates used as SERS platforms for detecting hazardous materials offer advantages of low cost and easy sampling, making them potentially valuable for trace detection of hazardous materials.

OPTO-ELECTRONIC ADVANCES (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Examples in the detection of heavy metal ions based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy

Guangda Xu et al.

Summary: Heavy metals are widely used in industry and agriculture, but can lead to environmental pollution and harm to human health. Developing techniques with high accuracy and sensitivity is significant for detecting heavy metal ions.

NANOPHOTONICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Assembled Au/ZnO Nano-Urchins for SERS Sensing of the Pesticide Thiram

Gregory Barbillon et al.

Summary: The SERS effect was significantly improved by assembled Au/ZnO nano-urchins due to their excellent adsorption capacity for thiram molecules. The detection limit for thiram was found to be 10 pM, with an adsorption capacity (K) of 9.5 x 10(6) M-1 and an analytical enhancement factor of 1.9 x 10(8).

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Rapid detection of orange II dyes in water with SERS imprinted sensor based on PDA-modified MOFs@Ag

Yong Xue et al.

Summary: A novel SERS imprinted composite material was synthesized for specific detection of organic dyes in rivers using surface enhanced Raman scattering and molecular imprinting technology. The Ag@UIO-66(NH2)/PDA substrate showed selective detection ability with a linear relationship between OII concentrations and characteristic peak intensity. The detection limit was below 10(-10) mol/L with a correlation coefficient of 0.9985, expanding the application of SERS detection in practical samples.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Quantitative detection of crystal violet using a surface-enhanced Raman scattering based on a flower-like HAp/Ag nanocomposite

Yamin Lin et al.

Summary: This research introduced a simple one-pot sol-thermal strategy to prepare a highly sensitive and stable SERS substrate, enabling the detection of rhodamine 6G and crystal violet. Additionally, the substrate could be utilized for quantitative analysis of crystal violet in wastewater.

ANALYTICAL METHODS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nylon membranes modified by gold nanoparticles as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates for several pesticides detection

Haitao Yu et al.

Summary: A simple SERS strategy using nylon membranes and gold nanoparticles was proposed to improve the repeatability of SERS analysis for detecting trace compounds. The prepared substrates showed good parallelism and a low limit of detection, making them suitable for detecting pesticides with high sensitivity. Modifying nylon membrane substrates with gold nanoparticles enhances the reproducibility and commercial potential of SERS technology.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The rationality of using core-shell nanoparticles with embedded internal standards for SERS quantitative analysis based glycerol-assisted 3D hotspots platform

Xiao-An Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduced a 3D hotspot matrix SERS platform in water with the assistance of glycerol, monitoring dynamic signal changes of IS and target molecules with high sensitivity and stability. The consistent variation trends of IS and target molecules in the glycerol-assisted liquid film protection system enable reliable calibration of signal fluctuations.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Sulfur doped MoO2 hollow nanospheres as a highly sensitive SERS substrate for multiple detections of organic pollutants

Xiaoyu Zhou et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that sulfur-doped MoO2 nanospheres can enhance the SERS sensitivity for detecting organic pollutants with low detection limits, providing a new method for improving the SERS performance of MoO2.

ANALYTICAL METHODS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Detection of trace amounts of insoluble pharmaceuticals in water by extraction and SERS measurements in a microfluidic flow regime

Vasilii Burtsev et al.

Summary: The study introduces an alternative approach for detecting trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in water using online flow extraction and SERS measurements in a microfluidic regime. By utilizing optimized microfluidic mixer architecture, the extraction of pharmaceuticals from water to organic phase is achieved, and SERS measurements are conducted using functionalized gold nanoparticles to achieve high sensitivity detection.

ANALYST (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Quantitative detection of dithiocarbamate pesticides by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy combined with an exhaustive peak-seeking method

Qiaoling Wei et al.

Summary: A silver colloid SERS analysis method combined with a exhaustive peak-seeking method for the quantitative determination of thiram and ziram was introduced in this paper. By improving the preparation method of silver colloids, adding suitable activators and optimizing the detection process, a liquid detection system with good repeatability and a wide linear quantitation range was obtained. This analysis system effectively solves the problem of poor repeatability and a narrow linear quantification range in SERS analysis based on silver colloid substrates.

ANALYTICAL METHODS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Bacteria Inspired Internal Standard SERS Substrate for Quantitative Detection

Jiawei Liu et al.

Summary: The study utilizes biogenetic Au@Ag nanoislands as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates for quantitative detection, combining the advantages of metal-respiring bacteria and nanoparticles. The bacterial surface biomolecules act as internal standards to eliminate discrepancies in SERS intensity in different hot spots, while gene-controlled biomolecules ensure reproducibility of the SERS substrate. This discovery overcomes a common issue in SERS analysis and demonstrates the versatility of utilizing organisms from nature to address scientific challenges.

ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Core-shell Ag-dual template molecularly imprinted composite for detection of carbamate pesticide residues

Emily C. Cheshari et al.

Summary: Carbamate pesticides, such as carbaryl and thiodicarb, are widely used in agriculture due to their lower toxicity and degradable nature compared to organophosphates. This study synthesized and evaluated a core-shell Ag-dual template molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) composite for detecting carbamate pesticide residues. Computational design was used to study the interactions between the functional monomer and the templates, revealing higher adsorption capacity for carbaryl supported by more hydrogen bonds in the template-monomer complex. The research presents a cost-effective approach utilizing a dual-template imprinted polymer for detection of carbamate pesticide residues.

CHEMICAL PAPERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Optimization of gold nanorod arrays for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection of atrazine

Najwan Albarghouthi et al.

Summary: This study focused on optimizing SERS sensors constructed using gold nanorod arrays for the sensitive detection of atrazine. The effect of relative humidity on the self-assembly of gold nanorods into arrays was explored, and para-aminothiophenol was used as a SERS probe to assess SERS performance, ultimately highlighting the detection of atrazine. This work is the first to explore relative humidity as an optimization strategy for controlled alignment of gold nanorods for SERS analysis of atrazine.

ANALYST (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Plasmonic tunable Ag-coated gold nanorod arrays as reusable SERS substrates for multiplexed antibiotics detection

Xiaoya Peng et al.

Summary: The study introduces a method utilizing AgNPs/GNRs arrays for high-sensitivity 4-aminothiophenol analysis, showing excellent stability and renewability through electrochemical stripping for self-cleaning. The approach also enables simultaneous sensing and stripping of environmental contaminants in SERS applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A cyclodextrin-decorated plasmonic gold nanosatellite substrate for selective detection of bipyridylium pesticides

Eun Hye Koh et al.

Summary: A cyclodextrin-decorated gold nanosatellite substrate was developed for the selective sensing of bipyridylium pesticides, with a detection limit of 0.05 ppm for each pesticide and linear correlation in the concentration range of 10 ppm-0.05 ppm. The substrate showed uniform selectivity in detecting pesticides and could be easily identified using principal component analysis.

ANALYST (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Low bandgap microsphere-like magnetic nanocomposite: An enhanced photocatalyst for degradation of organic contaminants and fabrication of SERS-active surfaces

Samaa Salem et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2020)

Article Spectroscopy

Sensitive and reliable detection of deoxynivalenol mycotoxin in pig feed by surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy on silver nanocubes@polydopamine substrate

Wodaje Addis Tegegne et al.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Programmable DNA Tweezer-Actuated SERS Probe for the Sensitive Detection of AFB1

Jinjie Li et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Aptamer and gold nanorod-based fumonisin B1 assay using both fluorometry and SERS

Deyun He et al.

MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Green synthesis of RGO/Ag: As evidence for the production of uniform mono-dispersed nanospheres using microfluidization

Atrin Rahimpour Soleymani et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Toward rapid infectious disease diagnosis with advances in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Loza F. Tadesse et al.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2020)

Article Spectroscopy

Inkjet printed silver nanoparticles on hydrophobic papers for efficient detection of thiram

Junli Duan et al.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Immunomagnetic separation and Listeria monocytogenes detection with surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Hande Yegenoglu Akcinar et al.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy: benefits, trade-offs and future developments

Ana Isabel Perez-Jimenez et al.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Volume-Enhanced Raman Scattering Detection of Viruses

Xingang Zhang et al.

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Reliable quantitative SERS analysis mediated by Ag nano coix seeds with internal standard molecule

Yixiang Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH (2019)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Effects of Fe3+ on Acute Toxicity and Regeneration of Planarian (Dugesia japonica) at Different Temperatures

Xue Ding et al.

BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2019)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

A Review on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

Roberto Pilot et al.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Using an RNA aptamer probe for super-resolution imaging of native EGFR

Qiuyan Yan et al.

NANOSCALE ADVANCES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fabrication of Defined Polydopamine Nanostructures by DNA Origami-Templated Polymerization

Yu Tokura et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2018)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Critical review of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy applications in the pharmaceutical field

J. Cailletaud et al.

JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS (2018)

Article Spectroscopy

Label-free SERS in biological and biomedical applications: Recent progress, current challenges and opportunities

Xiao-Shan Zheng et al.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2018)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Recent developments in quantitative SERS: Moving towards absolute quantification

Royston Goodacre et al.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2018)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Advances in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for analysis of pharmaceuticals: A review

Melisew Tadele Alula et al.

VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY (2018)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Small-sized microplastics and pigmented particles in bottled mineral water

Barbara E. Ossmann et al.

WATER RESEARCH (2018)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Single-drop microextraction

Sheng Tang et al.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Broadband single molecule SERS detection designed by warped optical spaces

Peng Mao et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health

Madeleine Smith et al.

CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Effect of surface modification with various thiol compounds on colloidal stability of gold nanoparticles

Mahsa Mazloomi-Rezvani et al.

APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY (2018)

Review Food Science & Technology

SERS-microfluidic systems: A potential platform for rapid analysis of food contaminants

Hongbin Pu et al.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Review of SERS Substrates for Chemical Sensing

Pamela A. Mosier-Boss

NANOMATERIALS (2017)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Review of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Applications in Forensic Science

Cyril Muehlethaler et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2016)

Article Clinical Neurology

Role of iron in neurodegenerative diseases

Kai Li et al.

JOURNAL OF NEURAL TRANSMISSION (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Reliable Quantitative SERS Analysis Facilitated by Core-Shell Nanoparticles with Embedded Internal Standards

Wei Shen et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Monolayer and multilayer adsorption isotherm models for sorption from aqueous media

Reyhaneh Saadi et al.

KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Galvanic Replacement-Free Deposition of Au on Ag for Core-Shell Nanocubes with Enhanced Chemical Stability and SERS Activity

Yin Yang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Graphene-Veiled Gold Substrate for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

Weigao Xu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2013)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Portable, Quantitative Detection of Bacillus Bacterial Spores Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

David P. Cowcher et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2013)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Mercury as a Global Pollutant: Sources, Pathways, and Effects

Charles T. Driscoll et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2013)

Article Clinical Neurology

Excess iron harms the brain: the syndromes of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA)

Susanne A. Schneider et al.

JOURNAL OF NEURAL TRANSMISSION (2013)

Review Biochemical Research Methods

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): progress and trends

Dana Cialla et al.

ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2012)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Characterization of hotspots in a highly enhancing SERS substrate

Steven M. Asiala et al.

ANALYST (2011)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Detection of Mercury Ion by Infrared Fluorescent Protein and Its Hydrogel-Based Paper Assay

Zhen Gu et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2011)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Structure-Activity Relationships in Gold Nanoparticle Dimers and Trimers for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

Kristin L. Wustholz et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2010)

Article Environmental Sciences

Isolation and Simultaneous LC Analysis of Thiram and Its Less Toxic Transformation Product in DS Formulation

Suresh Walia et al.

BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2009)

Review Oncology

Role of iron in carcinogenesis: Cancer as a ferrotoxic disease

Shinya Toyokuni

CANCER SCIENCE (2009)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Gold Nanoparticles: Past, Present, and Future

Rajesh Sardar et al.

LANGMUIR (2009)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Quantitative surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Steven E. J. Bell et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2008)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of nanostructures

De-Yin Wu et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2008)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A perspective on single molecule SERS: current status and future challenges

P. G. Etchegoin et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2008)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of silver nanostructures with controlled shapes and properties

Benjamin Wiley et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2007)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mercury as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases

Jyrki K. Virtanen et al.

JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY (2007)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A SERS-active system based on silver nanoparticles tethered to a deposited silver film

D. J. Anderson et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B (2006)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Sub-wavelength localization of hot-spots in SERS

EC Le Ru et al.

CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS (2004)