Detection of a Sudan dye at low concentrations by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy using silver nanoparticles
Keyword(s):
Sudan I
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Sudan dyes are red colorants banned from use for food due to their toxic properties. However, because of the cheapness, they are sometimes adulterated into food illegally. Currently surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is emerging as a good method to detect residues (including trace amounts) of Sudan dyes in food. In this report we present the SERS detection of Sudan I (a type of Sudan dyes) to concentrations as low as 1 ppb, using a very simple SERS substrate, which is made from silver nanoparticles chemically deposited on silicon surface.
2015 ◽
Vol 17
(33)
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pp. 21236-21242
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