Yuqing Zhang, Qi Zhang, Y. Wang, Liming Hu, Cong Wang, Lin Zhang, Shanyan Mo, Qingbian Ma, Q. Ma
2026.3.1Analysis & Sensing
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This work provides a universal SERS platform for ultrasensitive, rapid (<5 min) detection of multiple antibiotics and pesticides, supporting on‐site emergency diagnosis and large‐scale monitoring of long‐term exposure and AMR risks.
Abstract
Pervasive residues of antibiotics and pesticides present a dual threat: acute poisoning and chronic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks. To address the technical bottleneck of complex sample pretreatment in traditional methods for acute poisoning incidents, this study developed a highly sensitive and stable surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate for rapid detection of poisoning substances. Using electrophoretic deposition, we achieved ordered, dense assembly of tungsten–gold nanoparticles on a gold film. This engineered structure, combined with the excellent adsorption properties of tungsten oxide single atoms, enables a synergistic enhancement in both signal intensity and uniformity. The substrate exhibits high SERS performance, with an enhancement factor of ≈10 7 and a relative standard deviation (RSD) below 20%. The detection limit for various analytes reached 1 ppb. In spiked serum tests, recovery rates were 80%–120% with RSD < 15%, demonstrating strong matrix resistance and practical reliability. This work provides a universal SERS platform for ultrasensitive, rapid (<5 min) detection of multiple antibiotics and pesticides, supporting on‐site emergency diagnosis and large‐scale monitoring of long‐term exposure and AMR risks.
Citation format
ZHANG, Yuqing, et al. Rapid detection of antibiotics and pesticide residues using a tungsten–gold nanoparticle‐based surface‐enhanced raman scattering substrate. Analysis & Sensing, 2026, 6(2).