Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(20), P. 5017 - 5030
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
biomimetic
mineralized
aggregates
strategy
has
been
proposed,
which
could
obtain
molecular
information
about
sebum
by
surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 4819 - 4830
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
One
of
the
requirements
an
efficient
surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(SERS)
substrate
is
a
developed
surface
morphology
with
high
density
"hot
spots",
nm-scale
spacings
between
plasmonic
nanoparticles.
Of
particular
interest
are
architectures
that
could
enable
self-localization
(enrichment)
analyte
in
hot
spots.
We
report
straightforward
method
fabrication
SERS
substrates
comply
these
requirements.
The
basis
large-area
film
tightly
packed
SiO2
spheres
formed
by
their
quick
self-assembling
upon
drop
casting
from
solution.
Thermally
evaporated
thin
Ag
layer
converted
thermal
annealing
into
nanoparticles
(NPs)
self-assembled
trenches
silica
spheres,
i.e.,
places
where
molecules
get
localized
deposition
solution
and
drying.
Therefore,
obtained
enables
enrichment
spots
densely
arranged
NPs.
efficiency
demonstrated
detection
Rhodamine
6G
down
to
10–13
mol/L
enhancement
factor
∼108,
as
well
low
concentrations
various
nonresonant
analytes,
both
small
dye
large
biomolecules.
approach
very
for
implementation
can
be
further
extended
using
gold
or
other
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 21195 - 21205
Published: Oct. 20, 2023
Teeth
staining
is
a
common
dental
health
challenge
in
many
parts
of
the
world.
Traditional
teeth
whitening
techniques
often
lead
to
enamel
damage
and
soft
tissue
toxicity
due
use
bioincompatible
reagents
continuous
strong
light
irradiation.
Herein,
an
"afterglow"
photodynamic
therapy
(aPDT)
for
proposed,
which
realized
by
energy
transition
pathways
intersystem
crossing.
The
covalent
hydrogen
bonds
formed
carbon
dots
embedded
silica
nanoparticles
(CDs@SiO2)
facilitate
passage
through
crossing
(ISC),
thereby
extending
half-life
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
degradation
efficiency
aPDT
on
dyes
was
higher
than
95%
all
cases.
It
can
thoroughly
whiten
eliminating
stains
deep
without
damaging
structure
causing
any
toxicity.
This
study
illustrates
superiority
approach
exploring
carbon-dots-based
nanostructures
treatment
oral
diseases.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(42)
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Abstract
Optogenetic
modulation
of
brain
neural
activity
that
combines
optical
and
electrical
modes
in
a
unitary
system
has
recently
gained
robust
momentum.
Controlling
illumination
spatial
coverage,
designing
light‐activated
modulators,
developing
wireless
light
delivery
data
transmission
are
crucial
for
maximizing
the
use
neuromodulation.
To
this
end,
biocompatible
electrodes
with
enhanced
optoelectrical
performance,
device
integration
multiplexed
addressing,
transmission,
multimodal
operation
soft
systems
have
been
developed.
This
review
provides
an
outlook
uniformly
illuminating
large
areas
while
spatiotemporally
imaging
responses
upon
stimulation
little
artifacts.
Representative
concepts
important
breakthroughs,
such
as
head‐mounted
illumination,
multiple
implanted
fibers,
micro‐light‐delivery
devices,
discussed.
Examples
techniques
incorporate
electrophysiological
monitoring
presented.
Challenges
perspectives
posed
further
research
efforts
toward
high‐density
interface
modulation,
potential
nonpharmacological
neurological
disease
treatments
stimulation.
Abstract
We
demonstrate
long-range
enhancement
of
fluorescence
and
Raman
scattering
using
a
dense
random
array
Ag
nanoislands
(AgNIs)
coated
with
column-structured
silica
(CSS)
overlayer
over
100
nm
thickness,
namely,
remote
plasmonic-like
(RPE).
The
CSS
layer
provides
physical
chemical
protection,
reducing
the
impact
between
analyte
molecules
metal
nanostructures.
RPE
plates
are
fabricated
high
productivity
sputtering
immersion
in
gold(I)/halide
solution.
plate
significantly
enhances
fluorescence,
even
without
proximity
maximum
factors
10
7
-fold
for
2
fluorescence.
is
successfully
applied
to
enhance
biosensing
intracellular
signalling
dynamics
HeLa
cells
histological
imaging
oesophagus
tissues.
Our
findings
present
an
interesting
deviation
from
conventional
near-field
theory,
as
they
cannot
be
readily
explained
within
its
framework.
However,
based
on
phenomenological
aspects
we
have
demonstrated,
observed
likely
associated
resonant
coupling
localised
surface
plasmon
AgNIs
molecular
transition
dipole
analyte,
facilitated
through
structure.
Although
further
investigation
warranted
fully
understand
underlying
mechanisms,
offers
practical
advantages,
such
biocompatibility,
making
it
valuable
tool
biomolecular
analysis
chemistry,
biology,
medicine.
anticipate
that
will
advance
versatile
analytical
enhanced
various
biological
contexts.
Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 313 - 338
Published: May 3, 2024
A
frontier
of
analytical
sciences
is
centered
on
the
continuous
measurement
molecules
in
or
near
cells,
tissues,
organs,
within
biological
context
situ,
where
molecular-level
information
indicative
health
status,
therapeutic
efficacy,
and
fundamental
biochemical
function
host.
Following
completion
Human
Genome
Project,
current
research
aims
to
link
genes
functions
an
organism
investigate
how
environment
modulates
functional
properties
organisms.
New
methods
have
been
developed
detect
chemical
changes
with
high
spatial
temporal
resolution,
including
minimally
invasive
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
nanofibers
using
principles
endoscopy
(SERS
nanoendoscopy)
optical
physiology
optophysiology).
Given
large
spectral
data
sets
generated
from
these
experiments,
SERS
nanoendoscopy
optophysiology
benefit
advances
science
machine
learning
extract
complex
vibrational
spectra
measured
by
SERS.
This
review
highlights
new
opportunities
for
intracellular,
extracellular,
vivo
measurements
arising
combination
nanosensing
learning.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 33 - 33
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(SERS)
has
recently
emerged
as
a
potent
analytical
technique
with
significant
potential
in
the
field
of
brain
research.
This
review
explores
applications
and
innovations
SERS
understanding
pathophysiological
basis
diagnosis
disorders.
holds
advantages
over
conventional
spectroscopy,
particularly
terms
sensitivity
stability.
The
integration
label-free
presents
promising
opportunities
for
rapid,
reliable,
non-invasive
brain-associated
diseases,
when
combined
advanced
computational
methods
such
machine
learning.
to
deepen
our
enhancing
diagnosis,
monitoring,
therapeutic
interventions.
Such
advancements
could
significantly
enhance
accuracy
clinical
further
brain-related
processes
diseases.
assesses
utility
diagnosing
disorders
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
stroke,
cancer.
Recent
technological
advances
instrumentation
techniques
are
discussed,
including
nanoparticle
design,
substrate
materials,
imaging
technologies.
We
also
explore
prospects
emerging
trends,
offering
insights
into
new
technologies,
while
addressing
various
challenges
limitations
associated