In this review, the weightiest decadal developments of surface-enhanced Raman scattering
(SERS) and nanoplasmonic materials in sensing applications are discussed. Today, there …

Black silicon was discovered by accident and considered an undesirable by-product of the
silicon industry. A highly modified surface, consisting of pyramids, needles, holes, pillars …

Black silicon has become a versatile substrate for photoelectric and photothermic
application due to its excellent light trapping ability. However, subsequent material …

We report an easy-to-implement device for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-
based detection of various analytes dissolved in water droplets at trace concentrations. The …

Color is a main factor in the perception of food product quality. Food surfaces are often not
homogenous at micro-, meso-, and macroscopic scales. This matrix can include a variety of …

Biosensors combining the ultrahigh sensitivity of surface-enhanced Raman scattering
(SERS) and the specificity of nucleic acid aptamers have recently drawn attention in the …

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and surface-enhanced photoluminescence
(SEPL) are emerging as versatile widespread methods for biological, chemical, and physical …

Mycotoxins are widespread chemical entities in the agriculture and food industries that can
induce cancer growth and immune deficiency, posing a serious health threat for humankind …

Combining black silicon (BS), a nanostructured silicon containing highly roughened surface
morphology with plasmonic materials, is becoming an attractive approach for greatly …

Nowadays, optical tweezers have undergone explosive developments in accordance with a
great progress of lasers. In the last decade, a breakthrough brought optical tweezers into the …