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Emre Yavuz¹, Menekse Sakir², M Serdar Onses³

¹Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Cayirli Vocational School, Department of Medical Services and Technicians, 24503, Erzincan, Turkey.

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Summary

Reusable Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates are crucial for sensitive, single-molecule detection. This review evaluates methods for cleaning and recycling SERS substrates, overcoming limitations for broader analytical applications.

Keywords:

Nanomaterials Raman spectroscopy Reusable SERS substrates Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy Trace analysis

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) offers ultrasensitive, selective detection at the single-molecule level.
Traditional SERS substrates are single-use, limiting practical application and cost-effectiveness.
Advancements in nanotechnology and materials science are driving the development of reusable SERS substrates.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and evaluate methods for creating and recycling Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates.
To assess the developmental stage and recyclability potential of various reusable SERS substrate approaches.
To critically analyze sensing schemes and instrumental advances in reusable SERS technology.

Main Methods:

Evaluation of solvent washing techniques for analyte removal from SERS substrates.
Assessment of catalytic degradation methods for cleaning SERS substrates.
Analysis of plasma cleaning and adsorption/desorption procedures for SERS substrate reuse.
Review of diverse sensing schemes and experimental configurations for SERS substrate fabrication.

Main Results:

Identified key cleaning strategies including solvent washing, catalytic degradation, plasma treatment, and adsorption/desorption.
Highlighted the advantages and limitations of each cleaning method regarding efficiency and substrate integrity.
Discussed the impact of instrumental advances on the performance and recyclability of SERS substrates.
Provided examples of successful and challenging experimental configurations for reusable SERS.

Conclusions:

Reusable SERS substrates are essential for advancing analytical chemistry, enabling cost-effective and sustainable high-sensitivity detection.
Further research into optimized cleaning protocols and substrate design is needed to maximize recyclability and performance.
The development of reusable SERS substrates holds significant potential for various applications, from environmental monitoring to medical diagnostics.