Themed collection Surface-enhanced Raman scattering

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Editorial

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Welcome to this Analyst themed issue on surface-enhanced Raman scattering, guest edited by Duncan Graham, Richard van Duyne and Bin Ren.

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Editorial

THE DISCOVERY OF SERS: an idiosyncratic account from a vibrational spectroscopist

Patrick Hendra looks back at the people and experiments that led to the discovery of SERS.

Graphical abstract: THE DISCOVERY OF SERS: an idiosyncratic account from a vibrational spectroscopist
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Highly sensitive and reproducible silicon-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensors for real applications

During the past few decades, thanks to silicon nanomaterials’ outstanding properties, different dimensional silicon nanostructures have been employed for designing and fabricating high-performance surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors for chemical and biological detection.

Graphical abstract: Highly sensitive and reproducible silicon-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensors for real applications
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Recent topics on single-molecule fluctuation analysis using blinking in surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering: clarification by the electromagnetic mechanism

Fluctuating single sp2 carbon clusters at single hotspots of silver nanoparticle dimers investigated by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), indicating that SERS has become an ultrasensitive tool for clarifying molecular functions on plasmonic metal nanoparticles (NPs).

Graphical abstract: Recent topics on single-molecule fluctuation analysis using blinking in surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering: clarification by the electromagnetic mechanism
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Open Access Critical Review

Nanoparticles and intracellular applications of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy offers ultra-sensitive vibrational fingerprinting within biological cells.

Graphical abstract: Nanoparticles and intracellular applications of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
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Critical Review

Surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering of hemoproteins and those in complicated biological systems

The SERRS spectra of heme are influenced by structural changes, orientation, and selective adsorption on the Ag surface.

Graphical abstract: Surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering of hemoproteins and those in complicated biological systems
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Communication

Recognition of tumor cells by immuno-SERS-markers in a microfluidic chip at continuous flow

SERS active nanoparticles were labeled with a reporter molecule and conjugated with anti-EpCAM antibodies.

Graphical abstract: Recognition of tumor cells by immuno-SERS-markers in a microfluidic chip at continuous flow
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Communication

Temporal drift in Raman signal intensity during SERS measurements performed on analytes in liquid solutions

SERS experiments performed with the substrate immersed in liquid solutions are subjected to a temporal drift in the Raman signal intensity. This effect could have a negative impact on in situ quantitative chemical analysis.

Graphical abstract: Temporal drift in Raman signal intensity during SERS measurements performed on analytes in liquid solutions
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Open Access Communication

Measuring the effects of fractionated radiation therapy in a 3D prostate cancer model system using SERS nanosensors

Using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy to measure cell death caused by radiation in a 3D model of prostate cancer.

Graphical abstract: Measuring the effects of fractionated radiation therapy in a 3D prostate cancer model system using SERS nanosensors
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Open Access Communication

A tunable Au core–Ag shell nanoparticle tip for tip-enhanced spectroscopy

A single Au nanoparticle (NP) with a diameter of 5 nm was transferred to the end of a Si-tip through a picking process, and an Ag shell with a controlled thickness was formed on the Au core.

Graphical abstract: A tunable Au core–Ag shell nanoparticle tip for tip-enhanced spectroscopy
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Communication

Sensitive SERS nanotags for use with 1550 nm (retina-safe) laser excitation

1550 nm SERS nanotags have been developed to provide effective SERS with picomolar detection limits when excited with a retina-safe laser.

Graphical abstract: Sensitive SERS nanotags for use with 1550 nm (retina-safe) laser excitation
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Investigation of the chemical origin and evidential value of differences in the SERS spectra of blue gel inks

Highly swellable polymer films doped with Ag nanoparticle aggregates (poly-SERS films) have been used to record very high signal : noise ratio, reproducible surface-enhanced resonance Raman (SERRS) spectra of in situ dried ink lines and their constituent dyes using both 633 and 785 nm excitation.

Graphical abstract: Investigation of the chemical origin and evidential value of differences in the SERS spectra of blue gel inks
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Rapid, accurate, and comparative differentiation of clinically and industrially relevant microorganisms via multiple vibrational spectroscopic fingerprinting

Comparison of the applicability and accuracy of FT-IR, Raman and SERS, as physicochemical whole organism fingerprinting approaches, for differentiation of a range of microbial samples.

Graphical abstract: Rapid, accurate, and comparative differentiation of clinically and industrially relevant microorganisms via multiple vibrational spectroscopic fingerprinting
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High throughput LSPR and SERS analysis of aminoglycoside antibiotics

Aminoglycoside antibiotics are used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, and are often dispensed only in severe cases due to their adverse side effects.

Graphical abstract: High throughput LSPR and SERS analysis of aminoglycoside antibiotics
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Reliable SERS detection of nitrite based on pH and laser irradiance-dependent diazotization through a convenient sampling micro-chamber

A SERS-enabled micro-chamber was constructed for reliable and pretreatment-free detection of NO2 based on a pH and laser irradiance-dependent diazotization.

Graphical abstract: Reliable SERS detection of nitrite based on pH and laser irradiance-dependent diazotization through a convenient sampling micro-chamber
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Assembling substrate-less plasmonic metacrystals at the oil/water interface for multiplex ultratrace analyte detection

Designing substrate-less plasmonic metacrystals for the multiplex ultratrace detection of analytes from both organic and aqueous phases.

Graphical abstract: Assembling substrate-less plasmonic metacrystals at the oil/water interface for multiplex ultratrace analyte detection
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In solution SERS sensing using mesoporous silica-coated gold nanorods

Mesoporous silica-coated gold nanorods (AuNR@MS) act as a colloidally stable Raman sensing platform with a built-in analyte size cutoff.

Graphical abstract: In solution SERS sensing using mesoporous silica-coated gold nanorods
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Unforeseen distance-dependent SERS spectroelectrochemistry from surface-tethered Nile Blue: the role of molecular orientation

The tether length of Nile Blue impacts molecular orientation leading to unique SERS spectroelectrochemistry.

Graphical abstract: Unforeseen distance-dependent SERS spectroelectrochemistry from surface-tethered Nile Blue: the role of molecular orientation
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Ultrasensitive detection of thyrotropin-releasing hormone based on azo coupling and surface-enhanced resonance Raman spectroscopy

A SERRS-based assay for thyrotropin-releasing hormone quantification coupled with the azo reaction was proposed with simplicity, rapidness, selectivity and ultrahigh sensitivity.

Graphical abstract: Ultrasensitive detection of thyrotropin-releasing hormone based on azo coupling and surface-enhanced resonance Raman spectroscopy
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Open Access Paper

Biomolecular environment, quantification, and intracellular interaction of multifunctional magnetic SERS nanoprobes

Multifunctional composite nanoprobes, Ag–Magnetite and Au–Magnetite, were manipulated in fibroblast cells and characterized using SERS, LA-ICP-MS, and nanotomography.

Graphical abstract: Biomolecular environment, quantification, and intracellular interaction of multifunctional magnetic SERS nanoprobes
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SERS speciation of the electrochemical oxidation–reduction of riboflavin

The electrochemical oxidation and reduction of riboflavin is detected and characterized by SERS.

Graphical abstract: SERS speciation of the electrochemical oxidation–reduction of riboflavin
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SERS detection of uranyl using functionalized gold nanostars promoted by nanoparticle shape and size

Quantitative uranyl detection using surface-enhanced Raman scattering and functionalized gold nanostars.

Graphical abstract: SERS detection of uranyl using functionalized gold nanostars promoted by nanoparticle shape and size
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Open Access Paper

iSERS microscopy guided by wide field immunofluorescence: analysis of HER2 expression on normal and breast cancer FFPE tissue sections

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) microscopy is an emerging imaging technique for tissue-based cancer diagnostics.

Graphical abstract: iSERS microscopy guided by wide field immunofluorescence: analysis of HER2 expression on normal and breast cancer FFPE tissue sections
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Silver colloids as plasmonic substrates for direct label-free surface-enhanced Raman scattering analysis of DNA

Unraveling the role played by the surface chemistry of silver colloids in the direct SERS analysis of DNA.

Graphical abstract: Silver colloids as plasmonic substrates for direct label-free surface-enhanced Raman scattering analysis of DNA
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Time-dependent SERS spectra monitoring the dynamic adsorption behavior of bipyridine isomerides combined with bianalyte method

Based on the bianalyte method, time-dependent surface-enhanced Raman spectrosopy (SERS) spectra were applied to observe and study the competitive adsorption of bipyridine isomerides 2,2′-bpy and 4,4′-bpy.

Graphical abstract: Time-dependent SERS spectra monitoring the dynamic adsorption behavior of bipyridine isomerides combined with bianalyte method
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Open Access Paper

Highly stable SERS pH nanoprobes produced by co-solvent controlled AuNP aggregation

Production of gold nanoparticle (AuNP) surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) nanoprobes requires replicable aggregation to produce multimers with high signal intensity.

Graphical abstract: Highly stable SERS pH nanoprobes produced by co-solvent controlled AuNP aggregation
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About this collection

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has become a mature vibrational spectroscopic technique in the chemical, material, and life sciences. This themed issue, Guest Edited by Professors Duncan Graham, Bin Ren and Richard Van Duyne, highlights the recent discoveries and advances in the field of SERS.

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