SERS substrates are materials specifically designed to enhance the sensitivity of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), a technique used to detect low concentrations of molecules. These substrates work by providing a localized electromagnetic field that amplifies the Raman scattering signals from molecules adsorbed on their surface, making it possible to study biochemical interactions and identify chemical compounds at very low levels.
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