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Concentration Indicator Kit Based on Dandelion Propagation-Inspired SERS Strategy.

Guoqian Li¹, Langlang Yi¹, Shiya Zhang²

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A novel Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) kit uses a dandelion-inspired strategy for semi-quantitative drug residue detection in urine. This method simplifies analysis and offers a promising tool for point-of-care medical diagnostics.

Keywords:

SERS strategy concentration indicator hotspot construction molecular adsorption semi‐quantitative detection

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science

Background:

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) offers high sensitivity for liquid sample detection in biomedicine.
Quantitative SERS analysis faces challenges with complex instrumentation and calibration.
Qualitative SERS lacks sufficient concentration data for clinical diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simplified, semi-quantitative SERS detection kit for drug residues in urine.
To leverage a dandelion propagation-inspired strategy for enhanced SERS signal.
To introduce an innovative "concentration indicator" phenomenon for easier analysis.

Main Methods:

Designed a SERS strategy inspired by dandelion seed dispersal for optimized hotspot construction and molecular adsorption.
Achieved significant signal enhancement with an analytical enhancement factor of 2.503 × 10⁵.
Validated the kit's performance using 2-mercaptobenzothiazole detection in urine samples.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a "concentration indicator" phenomenon where SERS signals are enhanced at specific concentrations.
Achieved a 4143-fold improvement in signal enhancement compared to traditional silver nanoparticles.
Showcased excellent semi-quantitative detection of standard and simulated urine samples at various concentrations.

Conclusions:

The developed SERS kit provides a simplified and reliable method for semi-quantitative analysis.
The "concentration indicator" phenomenon facilitates easier interpretation of SERS signals.
This technology presents a promising platform for point-of-care bedside testing in medical diagnostics.