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.
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