The quantitative determination and identification of bio-/chemical molecules at ultra-low
concentrations is a hot topic in several fields including medical diagnostics, environmental …

The exploration of nanocellulose has been aided by rapid nanotechnology and material
science breakthroughs, resulting in their emergence as desired biomaterials. Nanocellulose …

Plasmonics is an emerging field that examines the interaction between light and metallic
nanostructures at the metal-dielectric interface. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) …

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has become an essential ultrasensitive
analytical tool for biomolecular analysis of small molecules, macromolecular proteins, and …

Robust and versatile strategies for the development of functional nanostructured materials
often focus on assemblies of metallic nanoparticles. Research interest in such assemblies …

Strategies for protein detection via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) currently
exploit the formation of randomly generated hot spots at the interfaces of metal colloidal …

In this review, an overview of the current state-of-the-art of gold-based nanomaterials (Au
NPs) in medical applications is given. The unique properties of Au NPs, such as their …

Surface functionalization is a key step in biosensing since it is the basis of an effective
analyte recognition. Among all the bioreceptors, antibodies (Abs) play a key role thanks to …

Coinage metals are best known for their monetary, adorning, and metallurgical values from
a historical perspective, while their metal nanostructures and applications may be …

Good glucose management through an insulin dose regime based on the metabolism of
glucose helps millions of people worldwide manage their diabetes. Since Banting and Best …