Plasmon Enhanced Raman Scattering

In this book, the editors and chapter authors survey the fundamental principles, advantages, and limitations of using localized surface plasmon resonance to the Raman signal in PERS. They discuss the overall progress in this field and issues that influence the sensitivity and interpretation of these techniques. It will provide an overview of state-of the-art PERS applications in cancer and other diseases, bioanalysis and the study of surfaces and interfaces. This book will also troubleshoot common experimental issues, largely based on clinical experience. Finally, there is a conclusion by examining future directions and issues to be addressed of PERS techniques for clinical applications. It will therefore summarise the recent developments, challenges, opportunities, and limitations with plasmonic platforms coupled with Raman scattering-based optical identification and therapies. Further, it will explore the barriers to acceptance/translation and outline recent progress which may overcome these issues. In summary, this book will directly address, for the first time, all translational aspects, and clinical perspectives of Raman guided disease nanomedicine from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perception.

Key Features

• Book focuses on the cellular and clinical applications of plasmon-enhanced Raman scattering (PERS) , with special emphasis on the physics, chemistry and design of plasmon structures.

• Practical research studies are incorporated on the mechanisms of action of PERS. The latest developments in deep tissue photosensitization and penetration of plasmonic structures for light-mediated targeted therapies are discussed.

• The novelty of the book is the comprehensive coverage, which not only theoretically explains the latest research on PERS, but also gives an insight into promising targets for human disease 

• Incorporation of appropriate videos related to specific clinical applications 

• Despite the significant interest and the rapid development of PERS, there is currently no adequate and accessible book on this topic.