Trends and Advances in Wearable Plasmonic Sensors Utilizing Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS): A...

Area of Science:

• Nanotechnology
• Spectroscopy
• Wearable electronics

Background:

• Wearable sensors are crucial for real-time, non-invasive monitoring across healthcare, environmental sensing, and electronics.
• Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) offers ultra-high sensitivity and molecular selectivity for analyte detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent trends and advancements in wearable plasmonic sensing technologies.
• To discuss design, fabrication, and integration of these sensors into practical wearable devices.

Main Methods:

• Focus on innovations in material selection, including nanomaterials and flexible substrates.
• Exploration of sensor design and fabrication techniques for enhanced performance and wearability.

Main Results:

• Key innovations have significantly improved sensor performance and wearability.
• Identified challenges include miniaturization, power consumption, and long-term stability.

Conclusions:

• Wearable plasmonic sensing technologies are advancing rapidly.
• Interdisciplinary research is essential for next-generation smart wearables for diagnostics and monitoring.