Author, as appears in the article.: Becerril-Castro IB; Salgueiriño V; Correa-Duarte MA; Alvarez-Puebla RA
Department: Química Física i Inorgànica
URV's Author/s: Alvarez Puebla, Ramon Angel
Keywords: Tunable release Spatially controlled sensing Sers Raman nanosensors Nanotubes Nanoparticles Nanomotors Nano/micromotors Micromotors
Abstract: Nano/micromotors (NMs) are tiny structures capable of converting various forms of energy into mechanical motion at the micro and nanoscale. These motors operate in environments characterized by low inertia and low Reynolds numbers. The potential applications of NMs are vast, particularly in the fields of biomedicine and environmental science. One of the most intriguing developments in this field is the integration of NMs with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. SERS is a powerful analytical technique that enhances the Raman intensity of molecules, allowing for highly sensitive detection and analysis of trace amounts of substances. This integration offers highly precise and localized ultrasensing capabilities. The combination of NMs with SERS can also facilitate real-time imaging inside living organisms. This has immense potential in chemical and cell biology and medical diagnostics and prognosis. Herein this review describes the types of NMs and their fabrication, the incorporation of plasmonic nanostructures, capable of creating strong electromagnetic fields when illuminated by light, which in turn enhances the Raman signals significantly, their applications, and their future prospects in areas such as precision medicine, environmental monitoring, and possibly even in new realms like microscale robotics and targeted therapeutics.This review investigates the synergistic integration of SERS and nano/micromotors, showcasing their combined applications in bioanalytical sensing, environmental monitoring, and nanoscale imaging. Furthermore, future prospects and challenges are discussed, emphasizing the crucial role of ongoing research in fully realizing the potential of SERS and nano/micromotors.image
Thematic Areas: Química Physics, condensed matter Physics, applied Nanoscience and nanotechnology Nanoscience & nanotechnology Materials science, multidisciplinary Materials science (miscellaneous) Materials science (all) Materiais General materials science General chemistry Engenharias iv Engenharias ii Electronic, optical and magnetic materials Electrochemistry Condensed matter physics Ciências agrárias i Chemistry, physical Chemistry, multidisciplinary Chemistry (miscellaneous) Chemistry (all) Biomaterials Astronomia / física
licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
Author's mail: ramon.alvarez@urv.cat
Author identifier: 0000-0003-4770-5756
Record's date: 2024-10-26
Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Link to the original source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202314084
Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
Papper original source: Advanced Functional Materials. 34 (17):
APA: Becerril-Castro IB; Salgueiriño V; Correa-Duarte MA; Alvarez-Puebla RA (2024). Nano/Micromotor-Driven SERS for Highly Sensitive and Spatially Controlled Sensing. Advanced Functional Materials, 34(17), -. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202314084
Article's DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202314084
Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Journal publication year: 2024
Publication Type: Journal Publications