Chemistry: Graduate Lecture Series: (MM5) Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Sensing Applications Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) (2L)

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(MM5) Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Sensing Applications Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) (2L)

Nowadays, nanotechnology is one of the most important areas of current research, due to the unique optical properties that plasmonic nanoparticles can possess. A fine control of the size, shape and composition of such nanoparticles allows the scientists to develop a broad range of applications based on these materials. These lectures will be focused on the synthesis and development of nanomaterials and their use in combination with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). SERS is an analytical technique that takes advantage of the specific optical properties of nanoparticles. Specifically, SERS spectroscopy has been applied in biosensing, environmental analyses, forensic science, chemical war agent detection and art.

Postgraduates in the Department of Chemistry

Lecture

1 hour