Raman Scattering-Based Biosensing
A special issue of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 194
Special Issue Editors
Interests: SERS; Raman
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has emerged as a powerful biosensing technique, offering high sensitivity, molecular specificity, and multiplex detection capabilities. By leveraging plasmonic nanostructures, SERS enables the identification of biomolecules at ultralow concentrations, making it invaluable for biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Recent advancements in nanomaterials, microfluidics, and machine learning have further enhanced its sensitivity and reproducibility, expanding its real-world applications.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in SERS-based biosensing, focusing on novel strategies to improve detection performance and address challenges in reproducibility and standardization. We welcome contributions that explore innovative nanomaterials, multiplex detection approaches, and interdisciplinary applications in biomedical and environmental fields. This collection will provide insights into emerging trends and technological advancements in SERS biosensing, covering topics including (but not limited to) the following:
- Nanomaterial engineering for SERS substrates;
- SERS-based biosensors for disease diagnostics;
- Multiplex and real-time detection strategies;
- Integration with microfluidics and portable devices;
- AI and machine learning for SERS analysis;
- SERS applications in environmental and food safety monitoring.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Jing Wang
Dr. Yuan Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- SERS
- biosensors
- machine learning
- biomedical application
- microfluidics
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