A Review of Developed Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)-Based Sensors for the Detection of Common Hazardous Substances in the Agricultural Industry

AbstractIn order to guarantee food safety, preserve the environment, and protect the health of farmers and consumers, it is imperative that dangerous compounds in the agricultural sector be identified. When molecules are adsorbed on nanostructured metal surfaces, a method known as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) amplifies Raman scattering signals. With its exact insights into molecular structures, this enhanced analytical capacity has significant implications for environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and materials characterization. The method is very useful for applications requiring precise molecular analysis and low-concentration detection because of its sensitivity and selectivity. The present work reviews some significant and recent literature that used the SERS method for the identification of trace fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, and molluscicides used in the agricultural industry. The authors hope that this review will be helpful for researchers and officials to focus more on early and timely detection of hazardous substances in the agricultural industry in future studies and policies.
Source: Plasmonics - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research