Themed collection Surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy: Editors collection for RSC Advances
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Hollow silver alginate microspheres for drug delivery and surface enhanced Raman scattering detection
Multifunctional silver alginate hydrogel microspheres are assembled via a template assisted approach using calcium carbonate cores.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 20447-20452
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA02019D
Large-area MoS2 thin layers directly synthesized on Pyramid-Si substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering
In our work, we directly synthesized few layer MoS2 on a pyramid-Si substrate to fabricate a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate via thermally decomposing the precursor of ammonium thiomolybdate ((NH4)2MoS4).
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 83899-83905
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA16640C
Target induced aggregation of modified Au@Ag nanoparticles for surface enhanced Raman scattering and its ultrasensitive detection of arsenic(III) in aqueous solution
A highly sensitive and selective detection of As(III) was reported by target induced aggregation of nanoparticles enhanced Raman spectroscopic technique.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 77755-77759
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA15954G
SERS-active silver nanoparticle trimers for sub-attomolar detection of alpha fetoprotein
SERS-active silver nanoparticle trimers were assembled in this study for the first time, through the aptamer of a cancer biomarker, alpha fetoprotein (AFP).
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 73395-73398
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA12629K
Facilely synthesized polydopamine encapsulated surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) probes for multiplex tumor associated cell surface antigen detection using SERS imaging
A novel SERS probes fabrication were studies and used for multiplex tumor associated cell surface antigens detection using SERS imaging.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 72369-72372
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA12628B
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Mesoporous poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) monolith captured with silver nanoparticles as a SERS substrate: facile fabrication and ultra-high sensitivity
A facile method to fabricate a mesoporous poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) (EVOH) monolith captured with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was developed.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 25777-25780
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA03585F
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SERS-based immunoassay on 2D-arrays of Au@Ag core–shell nanoparticles: influence of the sizes of the SERS probe and sandwich immunocomplex on the sensitivity
The sensitivity of immunoassay performed on SERS-active substrates can be improved by optimizing the size of SERS probes and also by decreasing the size of sandwich immunocomplex.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 14099-14106
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA00154A
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Fabrication of arrayed triangular micro-cavities for SERS substrates using the force modulated indention process
Based on the tip-based continuous indentation process, a novel method for the fabrication of periodic arrayed triangular micro-cavities on copper (Cu) surface is presented as SERS substrates.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 11969-11978
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA28875H
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A sensitive, uniform, reproducible and stable SERS substrate has been presented based on MoS2@Ag nanoparticles@pyramidal silicon
By combine the Ag nanoparticles, pyramidal silicon and molybdenum disulfide, the MoS2@AgNPs@PSi substrate shows high performance in terms of sensitivity, uniformity, reproducibility and stability.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 5764-5773
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA26879J
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Oxidation effects on the SERS response of silver nanoprism arrays
Oxidation effects on SERS response of Ag nanoprism arrays are interpreted by FEM simulations of the local-field distribution around the nanoprisms.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 369-378
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA26307K
Silver colloid and film substrates in surface-enhanced Raman scattering for 2-thiouracil detection
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based silver substrates were designed and fabricated for the detection of 2-thiouracil (2-TU).
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 75282-75292
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA14832H
Synthesis of bifunctional reduced graphene oxide/CuS/Au composite nanosheets for in situ monitoring of a peroxidase-like catalytic reaction by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
In this work, we have demonstrated the synthesis of bifunctional reduced graphene oxide/CuS/Au composite nanosheets for in situ monitoring of peroxidase-like catalytic reaction by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 54456-54462
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA09471F
Fabrication of monodispersed Au@Ag bimetallic nanorod-loaded nanofibrous membrane with fast thermo-responsiveness and its use as a smart free-standing SERS substrate
Monodispersed core–shell structured Au@Ag bimetallic nanorods-loaded nanofibrous membrane with fast thermo-responsiveness was fabricated by electrospinning and subsequent heat treatment, which can be used as a smart free-standing SERS substrate.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 48479-48488
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA04247C
Facile, tunable, and SERS-enhanced HEPES gold nanostars
The facile, green synthesis of gold nanostars (AuNSs) with tunable branch lengths for SERS applications.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 29669-29673
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA00450D
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy on porous silicon membranes decorated with Ag nanoparticles integrated in elastomeric microfluidic chips
An elastomeric microfluidic chip integrating SERS active silver-coated porous silicon membranes is developed, which performs label free and calibrated SERS analysis in a multi-analyte configuration.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 21865-21870
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA26746C
Design and fabrication of a microfluidic SERS chip with integrated Ag film@nanoAu
A “sandwich” microfluidic surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) chip with Ag film@nanoAu prepared in a microchannel was proposed and fabricated in situ. The detection limit for Rhodamine 6G was 10−8 M and the enhancement factor was 3.8 × 105.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 14105-14111
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA25018H
Solution chemistry-based nano-structuring of copper dendrites for efficient use in catalysis and superhydrophobic surfaces
Solution chemistry-based nano-structuring of Cu dendrites is exploited to enhance their efficiency in applications of catalysis and superhydrophobicity.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 8416-8430
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA22683J
SERS-based immunoassay using a core–shell SiO2@Ag immune probe and Ag-decorated NiCo2O4 nanorods immune substrate
A novel sandwich structure consisting of the SiO2@Ag immune probe and the Ag-decorated NNRs substrate was used to detect AFP and a detection limit is as low as 2.1 fg mL−1.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 708-715
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA22884K
High performance SERS active substrates fabricated by directly growing graphene on Ag nanoparticles
An efficient surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate of graphene-isolated Ag nanoparticle (G/AgNP) has been developed by using excimer laser to ablate the ordered pyrolytic graphite in high vacuum onto Ag nanoparticles.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 90457-90465
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA18333B
Anatase TiO2 nanoparticles with controllable crystallinity as a substrate for SERS: improved charge-transfer contribution
Anatase TiO2 nanoparticles were controllably synthesized by a very simple sol-hydrothermal method with the assistance of H2SO4 for improving their SERS performances.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 80269-80275
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA17176H
Fabrication of silver-decorated sulfonated polystyrene microspheres for surface-enhanced Raman scattering and antibacterial applications
A facile approach was presented to prepare SPS@Ag composite microspheres with surface-enhanced Raman scattering properties and enhanced antibacterial activities.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 69543-69554
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA11643K
In vitro study of a pH-sensitive multifunctional doxorubicin–gold nanoparticle system: therapeutic effect and surface enhanced Raman scattering
A pH-sensitive multifunctional doxorubicin–gold nanoparticle drug delivery system, which has the potential to detect and treat tumors, was developed.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 65651-65659
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA09872F
Graphene oxide wrapped individual silver nanocomposites with improved stability for surface-enhanced Raman scattering
GO coating on Ag nanoparticles enhances SERS signals and improves the long term stability of Ag.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 55801-55807
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA08180G
Preparation of silver decorated silica nanocomposite rods for catalytic and surface-enhanced Raman scattering applications
A straightforward approach is presented to prepare SiO2@Ag nanocomposite rods with excellent catalytic activities and surface-enhanced Raman scattering properties.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 52726-52736
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA08076B
Highly sensitive SERS sensor for mercury ions based on the catalytic reaction of mercury ion decorated Ag nanoparticles
Schematic diagram of the SERS sensing mechanism for mercury ions by a catalytic oxidation reaction.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 49759-49764
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA08009F
Rapid separation and on-line detection by coupling high performance liquid chromatography with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
The combined HPLC-SERS system was developed to a powerful tool for rapid separation and structural recognition of complex samples in food science and environmental monitoring.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 47640-47646
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA05562H
Highly monodispersed Ag embedded SiO2 nanostructured thin film for sensitive SERS substrate: growth, characterization and detection of dye molecules
Highly monodispersed Ag embedded SiO2 nanostructured thin films have been synthesized and their sensitivity towards SERS investigated.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 46229-46239
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA04355G
Fabrication of intelligent poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)/silver nanoparticle composite films with dynamic surface-enhanced Raman scattering effect
An intelligent PNIPAAm/AgNP composite film with dynamic SERS effect was fabricated by the simple assembly of silver nanoparticles on the surface of photo-polymerized PNIPAAm film via electrostatic interaction.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 40437-40443
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA04361A
Fabrication of SERS-active conjugated copolymers/gold nanoparticles composite films by interface-directed assembly
A new composite film was synthesised by taking advantage of interface-directed assembly between thiol group-functionalized copolymers and Au NPs. The film not only exhibited strongly Au NP concentration-dependent SERS activity, but also allowed detection of a model molecule.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 39697-39704
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA05430C
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Rational design of Au nanorods assemblies for highly sensitive and selective SERS detection of prostate specific antigen
A simple SERS immunosensor based on AuNRs assembly was developed for rapid detection of specific antigen in early diagnostics.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 38354-38360
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA01322D
In situ polydopamine-assisted deposition of silver nanoparticles on a two dimensional support as an inexpensive and highly efficient SERS substrate
Versatile substrates were modified with polydopamine followed by in situ AgNP deposition to fabricate a cheap, flexible and disposable SERS substrate.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 36368-36373
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA03481G
Hydrogenated black TiO2 nanowires decorated with Ag nanoparticles as sensitive and reusable surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates
Ag nanoparticle decorated hydrogenated TiO2 nanowires are fabricated as surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates that are self-cleaning and reusable, and show high reproducibility, sensitivity, and stability.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 34737-34743
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA04352B
Selective and sensitive SERS sensor for detection of Hg2+ in environmental water base on rhodamine-bonded and amino group functionalized SiO2-coated Au–Ag core–shell nanorods
A novel SERS sensor for trace detection of Hg2+ using R6G-derive Schiff base bonded Au@Ag@SiO2–NH2 NRs was designed. The LOD is 0.33 pmol L−1.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 32168-32174
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA04423E
A strong charge-transfer effect in surface-enhanced Raman scattering induced by valence electrons of actinide elements
The 6d electrons of Ac atom involved in excited transitions induce a strong CT-SERS enhancement which can be tuned by changing the conformation of pyridine-Ac@Au7 complexes.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 32198-32204
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA03408F
Selective synthesis of different ZnO/Ag nanocomposites as surface enhanced Raman scattering substrates and highly efficient photocatalytic catalysts
Different ZnO–Ag nanocomposites with controlling SERS and photocatalytic performance were obtained only by adjusting solvents.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 27075-27081
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA01068C
In situ microfluidic fabrication of SERS nanostructures for highly sensitive fingerprint microfluidic-SERS sensing
A microfluidic-SERS device has been fabricated via a facile in situ galvanic replacement for ultrasensitive detection of pesticides and herbicides.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 14081-14089
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15174G
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Raman-encoded microbeads for spectral multiplexing with SERS detection
Spectral multiplexing on polystyrene beads by SERS was demonstrated by encoding the silica-encapsulated self-assembled monolayers of Raman reporter-coated gold nanoparticles.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 13762-13767
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16163G
Influence of various chloride ion concentrations on silver nanoparticle transformations and effectiveness in surface enhanced Raman scattering for different excitation wavelengths
This study reports the effect of six various concentrations of chlorides on the surface enhanced Raman scattering activity of silver nanoparticles.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 9737-9744
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA13881C
Ni/Au hybrid nanoparticle arrays as a highly efficient, cost-effective and stable SERS substrate
A large-area highly efficient, cost-effective and stable SERS substrate is synthesized with a proposed versatile and simple process.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 6172-6180
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA09312G
Metal–elastomer nanostructures for tunable SERS and easy microfluidic integration
Stretchable plasmonic nanostructures constituted by Ag nanoparticles on flexible elastomeric matrices are synthesized and used as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 4404-4410
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA12168F
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy using a coffee-ring-type three-dimensional silver nanostructure
We demonstrated surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy using a coffee-ring-type three-dimensional silver nanostructure (Ag3D).
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 1378-1384
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA09309G
Nanoporous silver microstructure for single particle surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy
Nanoporous silver microstructures were successfully fabricated from hexapod AgCl microstructures via a galvanic replacement reaction to be used as an easy handling and reusable SERS substrate.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 1391-1397
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA11890A
Experimental and simulative study on surface enhanced Raman scattering of rhodamine 6G adsorbed on big bulk-nanocrystalline metal substrates
Big bulk-nanocrystalline metal materials of silver (Ag) and aluminum (Al) for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy have been synthesized in a mold under different pressures using vacuum-warm-compaction (VWC) technology.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 1718-1729
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA06141A