Hybrid nanostructured supports for surface enhanced Raman scattering (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the development of hybrid nanostructured supports to enhance the performance of surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). It highlights the limitations of traditional Raman spectroscopy in detecting low concentrations of analytes and proposes the use of porous silicon (pSi) infused with metallic nanostructures to create effective SERS substrates. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in sensitivity for the detection of Rhodamine 6G (RH6G) under varying procedures, showcasing the potential of these materials for analytical applications in biofluids.