Advances in Raman Spectroscopy

Dear Colleagues,

Raman spectroscopy has become one of the most versatile and powerful optical techniques for probing molecular structures, chemical compositions, and dynamic interactions in a wide range of systems. Owing to its non-destructive, label-free, and highly specific capabilities, Raman spectroscopy has found broad applications in chemistry, physics, materials science, life sciences, and biomedical diagnostics. Versatile techniques, including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), and graphene-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (GERS), have significantly improved this method’s sensitivity, spatial resolution, and reproducibility, enabling single-molecule detection and real-time analysis of complex environments.

This Special Issue aims to bring together pioneering research on the development and application of Raman spectroscopy, spanning innovations in instrumentation, nanomaterial-assisted enhancement, computational and machine learning-based spectral analysis, and multimodal integration with complementary techniques. We welcome contributions that showcase both fundamental breakthroughs and translational advances across diverse fields, including materials characterization, catalysis, environmental monitoring, energy science, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical applications.

By fostering collaboration among researchers in spectroscopy, nanotechnology, computational science, and applied disciplines, this Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest frontiers in Raman spectroscopy and its transformative role in scientific discovery and technological innovation. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that reflect the expanding horizons of Raman spectroscopy and its impact on solving pressing challenges across multiple domains.

Dr. Jeewan C. Ranasinghe
Guest Editor

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