Advances in Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Sensors and Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 4
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Dear Colleagues,
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful spectroscopic technique offering exceptional sensitivity and molecular specificity. With the integration of plasmonic nanostructures and Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), SERS sensors are being revolutionized for detecting trace levels of chemical and biological analytes, including pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides, nematicides, and fungicides. This Special Issue invites contributions focusing on the design, fabrication, and application of SERS-active substrates, especially soft-patterned and flexible one, and sensor probes tailored for environmental and agricultural diagnostics. Recent studies have shown the potential of MOF-based SERS substrates in gas and pesticide sensing due to their tunable porosity and large surface area. In addition, metal nanoparticles remain pivotal in achieving high SERS enhancement factors. This issue aims to showcase advancements in the hybridization of functional materials, bio-derived or synthetic platforms, and nano-engineering strategies to improve sensor performance.
Prof. Dr. Yang-Wei Lin
Prof. Dr. Yung-Sheng Lin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
- biosensing
- environmental monitoring
- nanomaterials for SERS
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