Review
Optics
Gregory Barbillon
Summary: SHINERS is a novel Raman spectroscopy technique that utilizes plasmonic cores and silica shells to enhance the Raman signal of molecules, making it suitable for catalytic reactions requiring high thermal and chemical stability, with strong surface sensitivity for research at liquid-solid interfaces. Recent studies in the past two years have focused on the applications of this technology in reactions involving CO molecules, surface catalytic reactions, and the detection of molecules and ions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Wei, Si-Na Qin, Ji Yang, Han-Long Ya, Wei-Hsiang Huang, Hua Zhang, Bing Joe Hwang, Zhong-Qun Tian, Jian-Feng Li
Summary: The development of shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) has allowed for the characterization and in situ monitoring of Pd single-atom catalysts (SACs), revealing their unique catalytic properties and evolution processes. This new spectroscopic tool provides molecular insights into SACs and is particularly useful for studying solid-liquid interfaces.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Wang, Shuangpeng Wang, Zehua Cheng, Jinchao Wei, Lele Yang, Zhangfeng Zhong, Hao Hu, Yitao Wang, Bingpu Zhou, Peng Li
Summary: Pesticide residues pose a significant threat to human health and the environment, driving the need for rapid and effective detection methods. Core-shell nanostructures as novel SERS substrates have been widely utilized in rapid pesticide detection research. Understanding and monitoring pesticide residues can be improved through the classification and evaluation of different core-shell nanostructures and early-warning analysis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fabiane C. Ballotin, Thomas Hartman, Joris Koek, Robin G. Geitenbeek, Bert M. Weckhuysen
Summary: The study utilized operando SHINERS with on-line mass spectrometry to investigate the reaction mechanism and product formation over Rh-based catalysts, revealing the tunable selectivity under different reaction conditions and the absence of reaction products in the absence of Rh catalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shu Hu, Jingyu Wang, Yue-Jiao Zhang, Bao-Ying Wen, Si-Si Wu, Petar M. Radjenovic, Zhilin Yang, Bin Ren, Jian-Feng Li
Summary: In this study, the shell and structural effect of shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) were investigated. It was found that the field enhancement loss due to the shell could be overcome by optimizing the coupling geometry of the shell-isolated nanoparticles (SHINs), and signal enhancement could be further optimized by altering the aggregation geometries of the nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jia-Sheng Lin, Petar M. Radjenovic, Huaizhou Jin, Jian-Feng Li
Summary: Plasmonic core-shell nanoparticle enhanced spectroscopies are promising tools for qualitatively and quantitatively analyzing surface trace species. Four different working modalities are designed to meet various needs, including in situ surface species detection, catalytic process monitoring, labeled sensing, and dual mode analysis. These newly developed plasmonic spectroscopies show great potential in both fundamental research and practical applications.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuan-Wang Yang, Yi Hu, Li Yuan, Hong-Zhi Zhou, Guo-Ping Sheng
Summary: The study developed a CSNERS imaging method for tracking SiO2 nanoparticles in aquatic plants and demonstrated its potential applications in nanotoxicity research and biogeochemical study.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Andi Haryanto, Chan Woo Lee
Summary: This article introduces the application and development of shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) in electrochemical reactions. This technique can be used to experimentally unravel the reaction pathway and rate-limiting step, improving the efficiency and selectivity of electrocatalytic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Dong, Bin Liu, Shinya Maenosono, Jianhui Yang
Summary: Au@Ag@SiO2 core-shell-shell nanoparticles were synthesized using a simple one-pot technique, with the size of the Au@Ag core and the thickness of the SiO2 shell controlled by adjusting precursor concentration. The multilayered nanoparticles exhibited the chemical stability of Au and high scattering efficiency of Ag due to the SiO2 outer shell. Additionally, the SiO2 shell benefited the metal-enhanced fluorescence for biomedical applications. The metal-enhanced fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, and photocatalytic activities of various core-shell nanoparticles were compared and discussed.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shalini Arya, Nachal Nachiappan, Roji Waghmare, Mohmad Sayeed Bhat
Summary: This article highlights the best practices for shell isolated nanoparticle enhanced Raman spectroscopy, focusing on factors that can impact the workflow.
NATURE REVIEWS METHODS PRIMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna M. Mills, Joseph Strzalka, Andrea Bernat, Qinchun Rao, Daniel T. Hallinan
Summary: Magnetic-core/gold-shell nanoparticles (MAuNPs) are promising for fast and portable detection of trace adulterants. The gold shell provides biocompatibility and easy functionalization, while the magnetic core allows for analyte concentration and controlled deposition. MAuNPs grafted with both PEG and 4-MBA showed the best performance. The presence of 4-MBA slowed the deposition rate, indicating different NP-substrate interactions. These findings highlight the importance of ligand choice and functionalization in the design of sensing platforms.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue-Jiao Zhang, Petar M. Radjenovic, Xiao-Shun Zhou, Hua Zhang, Jian-Lin Yao, Jian-Feng Li
Summary: Plasmonic core-shell nanostructures have highly tunable optical properties, and when excited by an incident laser, generate strong and highly localized electromagnetic fields that significantly enhance excitation and/or radiation processes to amplify signals and improve spectroscopic sensitivity.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rutuja Mandavkar, Shusen Lin, Rakesh Kulkarni, Sanchaya Pandit, Shalmali Burse, Md Ahasan Habib, Puran Pandey, Sundar Kunwar, Jihoon Lee
Summary: In this study, a unique hybrid SERS platform was developed by incorporating MoS2 nanoparticles onto AuPt hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced Raman vibration of crystal violet. The platform takes advantage of the electromagnetic mechanism offered by AuPt hybrid nanoparticles and the chemical mechanism provided by MoS2 nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mehmet Yilmaz, Asli Yilmaz, Aykut Karaman, Ferhunde Aysin, Ozkan Aksakal
Summary: The study proposed a method for monitoring silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in different tissues of plants via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The AgNPs were found to accumulate mainly in the epidermis and cortex of the root and phloem parts of the shoot. Exposure to AgNPs led to significant alterations in phytotoxic and biomolecular indicators in maize seedlings.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ammar Nayfeh, Ayman Rezk, Noha Elhalawany, Majid Al Ruqeishi, Adem Kocyigit, Ersin Bahceci, Munir Hasan Nayfeh
Summary: Metal nanostructures can create near-field super hotspots under light irradiation, which can enhance nonlinear optical processes. By simulating concentric layered silicon-metal core-shell nanostructures, it is found that super hotspots can emerge at the silicon-vacuum interface and be tuned by adjusting the silicon thickness. Additionally, the plasmonic resonance red shifts with the thickness of the silicon shell, providing potential applications for Raman scattering and photovoltaics.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Karol Kolataj, Jan Krajczewski, Andrzej Kudelski
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Spectroscopy
Jan Krajczewski, Aleksandra Michalowska, Andrzej Kudelski
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Robert Ambroziak, Jan Krajczewski, Marcin Pisarek, Andrzej Kudelski
Article
Spectroscopy
E. Proniewicz, I Maluch, A. Kudelski, A. Prahl
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jan Krajczewski, Robert Ambroziak, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) refers to the phenomenon where the efficiency of generating Raman spectra by molecules adsorbed on some substrates is many orders of magnitude larger than those that are not adsorbed. Significant advances have been made in utilizing nanostructured non-metallic materials as SERS substrates, showing great potential for future applications.
Review
Spectroscopy
Aleksandra Jaworska, Kamilla Malek, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: The pH value in different parts of protoplasm is crucial for cell functions, leading to the necessity of intracellular acid-base studies. This review article focuses on intracellular pH measurements using SERS and fluorescence, discussing the theoretical background, experimental approach, motivations, and future perspectives in this field.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edyta Pyrak, Kacper Jedrzejewski, Aleksandra Szaniawska, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: Research indicates that layers formed from single-stranded DNA on nanostructured plasmonic metals can be utilized as working elements in SERS sensors for sensitively and accurately identifying specific DNA fragments in biological samples. This study proposes two modifications to the standard method for depositing DNA on SERS-active structures, resulting in stronger SERS signals from the DNA layers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aleksandra Michalowska, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: The study introduces a novel magnetic-silver plasmonic nanomaterial that can be manipulated using a magnetic field and applied in Raman spectroscopy. By creating nanoresonators on silver plasmonic structures, the intensity of electromagnetic radiation can be enhanced across a wider frequency range.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marcin Pisarek, Robert Ambroziak, Marcin Holdynski, Agata Roguska, Anna Majchrowicz, Bartlomiej Wysocki, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: This work demonstrates the use of powder bed fusion using a laser beam (PBF-LB) for the production of 3D titanium substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) measurements. By modifying the 3D titanium surface with TiO2 nanotubes and depositing silver nanoparticles, highly efficient SERS substrates with high stability and repeatability were obtained. This combination of printed metal substrates and nanofunctionalization opens new possibilities for SERS substrates in analytical chemistry applications.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Aleksandra Szaniawska, Kinga Mazur, Dominika Kwarta, Edyta Pyrak, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: This article reviews the applications of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy in medical diagnostics, including multiplexing and drug monitoring. Selected examples of SERS detection of DNA, bacteria, viruses, and disease-related proteins are presented. The fundamental theoretical background of SERS spectroscopy is also briefly outlined, providing insights for researchers entering this field.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Stanislaw Waclawek, Andrzej Kudelski, Jochen A. Lauterbach, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aleksandra Michalowska, Kacper Jedrzejewski, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: Abnormal metabolism or imbalance of dopamine can lead to neurological disorders. A study found that certain salts strongly influence the spectral patterns and intensity of the SERS spectra of dopamine adsorbed on a silver substrate. Additionally, the addition of electrolytes significantly increases the intensity of the SERS spectrum, allowing for a lower limit of detection of dopamine. These findings may aid in the development of dopamine SERS sensors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lina Mikoliunaite, Martynas Talaikis, Aleksandra Michalowska, Jorunas Dobilas, Voitech Stankevic, Andrzej Kudelski, Gediminas Niaura
Summary: In this study, composite magneto-plasmonic nanoparticles (Fe3O4@AgNPs) were successfully synthesized and showed superior performance in terms of signal intensity and reproducibility in SERS measurements. The average density of silver nanoparticles and the plasmonic resonance frequency of Fe3O4@AgNPs could be controlled by adjusting the initial volumes of colloid solutions.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrzej Kudelski
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jan Krajczewski, Robert Ambroziak, Andrzej Kudelski
Summary: This review article discusses various methods for light-induced manipulation of plasmonic nanoobjects and provides examples of applications in surface-enhanced vibrational spectroscopies, catalysis, chemical analysis, biomedicine, and more. Researchers interested in this field may find a detailed comparative analysis of the methods used for light-induced manipulation of nanostructures useful.
