Themed collection Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons: Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

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Open Access Review Article

Plasmonic nanoparticle sensors: current progress, challenges, and future prospects

This comprehensive review summarizes the past, present, and future of plasmonic NP-based sensors in terms of different sensing platforms, different chemical and biological analytes, and the expected future technologies.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic nanoparticle sensors: current progress, challenges, and future prospects
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Unveiling brain disorders using liquid biopsy and Raman spectroscopy

Brain disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), present significant challenges in early diagnosis and intervention.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling brain disorders using liquid biopsy and Raman spectroscopy
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

‘When is a hotspot a good nanospot’ – review of analytical and hotspot-dominated surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy nanoplatforms

Substrate development in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) continues to attract research interest.

Graphical abstract: ‘When is a hotspot a good nanospot’ – review of analytical and hotspot-dominated surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy nanoplatforms
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Material design, development, and trend for surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates

Design, development and trend for SERS-active nanomaterials from single component to multi-components are comprehensively introduced, benefiting to the complete understanding of their research status and arousing the research enthusiasm on them.

Graphical abstract: Material design, development, and trend for surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates
Review Article

Emerging SERS biosensors for the analysis of cells and extracellular vesicles

This article reviews the fundamentals of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and nanomaterials that have been used to design SERS biosensors for the analysis of surface biomarkers on cells and extracellular vesicles.

Graphical abstract: Emerging SERS biosensors for the analysis of cells and extracellular vesicles
Review Article

Towards multi-molecular surface-enhanced infrared absorption using metal plasmonics

Surface-enhanced infrared absorption (SEIRA) leads to improved detection of polar molecules. Engineering of plasmonic substrates and combination with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) leads to multi-resonant detection and enhanced sensing.

Graphical abstract: Towards multi-molecular surface-enhanced infrared absorption using metal plasmonics
Communication

Giant enhancement of the initial SERS activity for plasmonic nanostructures via pyroelectric PMN-PT

This paper presents a pyroelectric PMN-PT composite plasmonic Ag NP SERS substrate, whose initial SERS signal is further greatly enhanced under the action of a pyroelectric potential, with a dominant chemical mechanism.

Graphical abstract: Giant enhancement of the initial SERS activity for plasmonic nanostructures via pyroelectric PMN-PT
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Open Access Communication

Coupling of plasmonic hot spots with shurikens for superchiral SERS-based enantiomer recognition

We suggest surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy sensor based on chiral shurikens coupled with an array of Ag clusters, which can generate near-chiral plasmonic field using linearly polarized light to enantioselective enhance organic molecules.

Graphical abstract: Coupling of plasmonic hot spots with shurikens for superchiral SERS-based enantiomer recognition
Communication

Bimetallic alloy Ag@Au nanorings with hollow dual-rims focus near-field on circular intra-nanogaps

Here, we report a highly sensitive and reliable surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based immunoassay using bimetallic alloy Ag@Au hollow dual-rim nanorings (DRNs) where circular intra-nanogaps strongly collect an electromagnetic near-field.

Graphical abstract: Bimetallic alloy Ag@Au nanorings with hollow dual-rims focus near-field on circular intra-nanogaps
Communication

High-specificity molecular sensing on an individual whispering-gallery-mode cavity: coupling-enhanced Raman scattering by photoinduced charge transfer and cavity effects

This work proposes an ultrasensitive and high-specificity whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) sensing method, which combines the light-matter interaction enhancement on a WGM cavity and the “fingerprint spectrum” of surface-enhanced Raman scattering.

Graphical abstract: High-specificity molecular sensing on an individual whispering-gallery-mode cavity: coupling-enhanced Raman scattering by photoinduced charge transfer and cavity effects
Communication

Monitoring hydrogen transport through graphene by in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

A surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based in situ analytical tool for the sensitive and rapid monitoring of hydrogen transport through graphene was developed.

Graphical abstract: Monitoring hydrogen transport through graphene by in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Open Access Communication

Multiplexed molecular imaging with surface enhanced resonance Raman scattering nanoprobes reveals immunotherapy response in mice via multichannel image segmentation

Multiplexed imaging of 8 molecular targets with SERS nanoprobes in mice reveals spatially heterogeneous tumor responses to immunotherapy. Multichannel image segmentation enables classification of the tumor regions into responders and naïve.

Graphical abstract: Multiplexed molecular imaging with surface enhanced resonance Raman scattering nanoprobes reveals immunotherapy response in mice via multichannel image segmentation
Open Access Communication

Salt-mediated, plasmonic field-field/field-lattice coupling-enhanced NIR-II photodynamic therapy using core-gap-shell gold nanopeanuts

It is demonstrated that filling salt in the nanogaps in core-gap-shell Au@gap@AuAg nanopeanuts can enhance their extinction coefficient in the 1000–1300 nm NIR-II region, singlet O2 sensitization QY, and NIR-II PDT efficacy for destroying tumors.

Graphical abstract: Salt-mediated, plasmonic field-field/field-lattice coupling-enhanced NIR-II photodynamic therapy using core-gap-shell gold nanopeanuts
Communication

Etched-spiky Au@Ag plasmonic-superstructure monolayer films for triple amplification of surface-enhanced Raman scattering signals

The triple signal amplification for the SERS detection based on 2D monolayer film of etched spiky Au@Ag NPs.

Graphical abstract: Etched-spiky Au@Ag plasmonic-superstructure monolayer films for triple amplification of surface-enhanced Raman scattering signals
Open Access Communication

Gold nanoplasmonic particles in tunable porous silicon 3D scaffolds for ultra-low concentration detection by SERS

A new 3D composite substrate for on-chip surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy made of nanoporous silicon with embedded gold plasmonic nanoparticles – demonstration of 109 enhancement factor.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanoplasmonic particles in tunable porous silicon 3D scaffolds for ultra-low concentration detection by SERS
Communication

Origin of layer-dependent SERS tunability in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides

Exploring the influence of interlayer interaction on SERS performance by using 2D PtSe2 and ReS2 with different numbers of layers as the research objects.

Graphical abstract: Origin of layer-dependent SERS tunability in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides
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Deformation induced evolution of plasmonic responses in polymer grafted nanoparticle thin films

Deformation induced modification of SERS response in polymer grafted plasmonic nanoparticle thin films yields insights into structure-function relationships in plasmonic networks.

Graphical abstract: Deformation induced evolution of plasmonic responses in polymer grafted nanoparticle thin films
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Imaging of intracellular protein aggregates through plasmon-assisted clusteroluminescence

The formation of clusters in non-aromatic molecules can give rise to unconventional luminescence or clusteroluminescence.

Graphical abstract: Imaging of intracellular protein aggregates through plasmon-assisted clusteroluminescence
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Thermal-effect dominated plasmonic catalysis on silver nanoislands

The temperature-dependent in situ SERS spectra of 4-NTP and 4-ATP are investigated by designing a simple and effective self-assembly system with plasmonic nanoislands to explore the role of thermal effects on plasmon-induced catalytic reactions.

Graphical abstract: Thermal-effect dominated plasmonic catalysis on silver nanoislands
Open Access Paper

Alternative nano-lithographic tools for shell-isolated nanoparticle enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates

This work shows increased stability and homogeneity for shell-isolated nanoparticle enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates fabricated by using a combination of lithography and atomic layer deposition, compared to chemically synthesized substrates.

Graphical abstract: Alternative nano-lithographic tools for shell-isolated nanoparticle enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrates
Open Access Paper

Plasmon resonance dynamics and enhancement effects in tris(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) gold nanosphere oligomers

We report a plasmon-mediated resonance energy transfer in an optimized gold nanosphere oligomer system that enhances the photoexcited population of the well known Ru-dye, [Ru(BPY)3]2+ with a defluorescenced Raman signal.

Graphical abstract: Plasmon resonance dynamics and enhancement effects in tris(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(ii) gold nanosphere oligomers
Open Access Paper

Strongly coupled plasmonic metal nanoparticles with reversible pH-responsiveness and highly reproducible SERS in solution

We report a facile method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles (NPs) that exhibit pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS).

Graphical abstract: Strongly coupled plasmonic metal nanoparticles with reversible pH-responsiveness and highly reproducible SERS in solution
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Early-stage oral cancer diagnosis by artificial intelligence-based SERS using Ag NWs@ZIF core–shell nanochains

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has great potential in early diagnosis of diseases by detecting volatile biomarkers in exhaled breath, for its high sensitivity, rich chemical molecular fingerprint information, and immunity to humidity.

Graphical abstract: Early-stage oral cancer diagnosis by artificial intelligence-based SERS using Ag NWs@ZIF core–shell nanochains
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Nanozymatic magnetic nanomotors for enhancing photothermal therapy and targeting intracellular SERS sensing

By making full use of magnetic gold nanocomposite intrinsic properties, a nanozymatic magnetic nanomotor is proposed to improve the effects of photothermal treatment and SERS sensing, realizing the integration of dual driving mechanisms and dual biomedical functions on one nanomotor.

Graphical abstract: Nanozymatic magnetic nanomotors for enhancing photothermal therapy and targeting intracellular SERS sensing
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Two-dimensional MBenes with ordered metal vacancies for surface-enhanced Raman scattering

A totally new SERS technology, MBene-enhanced Raman scattering, is developed by employing MBene as a SERS-active material. An ordered vacancy-triggered highly sensitive MBene-based SERS platform with superior signal uniformity is designed.

Graphical abstract: Two-dimensional MBenes with ordered metal vacancies for surface-enhanced Raman scattering
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Nanosupernova: a new anisotropic nanostructure for SERS

We develop a simple synthesis method that results in the formation of quasi-spherical SERS nanotags and larger highly anisotropic nanoparticles with a novel structure, which we have designated nanosupernova.

Graphical abstract: Nanosupernova: a new anisotropic nanostructure for SERS
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Differentiation and classification of bacterial endotoxins based on surface enhanced Raman scattering and advanced machine learning

A rapid and simple method was proposed for differentiation and classification of eleven bacterial endotoxins based on surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and advanced machine learning algorithms.

Graphical abstract: Differentiation and classification of bacterial endotoxins based on surface enhanced Raman scattering and advanced machine learning
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Quantitative assessment of in vivo distribution of nanoplastics in bivalve Ruditapes philippinarum using reliable SERS tag-labeled nanoplastic models

SERS tag-labeled nanoplastic models for quantitative analysis of nanoplastics (NPs) were developed and they suggested the risk of NP uptake by humans via bivalve seafood diets.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative assessment of in vivo distribution of nanoplastics in bivalve Ruditapes philippinarum using reliable SERS tag-labeled nanoplastic models
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Assembly of gold nanorods functionalized by zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks for surface enhanced Raman scattering

Assembly of gold nanorods functionalized by zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks (Au nanorod@Zr-MOF) for superior SERS detection.

Graphical abstract: Assembly of gold nanorods functionalized by zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks for surface enhanced Raman scattering
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Anisotropic silica coating on gold nanorods boosts their potential as SERS sensors

Coating gold nanorods with mesoporous silica selectively at the tips boosts their ability to produce a SERS signal with methylene blue compared to coating with a complete shell.

Graphical abstract: Anisotropic silica coating on gold nanorods boosts their potential as SERS sensors
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DNA self-assembled Au nanoparticle clusters on silver nanorod arrays for high-sensitive and multiplex detection of cancer-related biomarkers

A surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensor based on a functionalized multiple-armed tetrahedral DNA nanostructure immobilized silver nanorod array substrate and SERS tags is constructed to achieve both multiplex detection and enhanced sensitivity.

Graphical abstract: DNA self-assembled Au nanoparticle clusters on silver nanorod arrays for high-sensitive and multiplex detection of cancer-related biomarkers
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This online collection from Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons showcases some of the recent Surface Enhanced Raman Sepctroscopy (SERS) papers published in the journals.

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