초록 |
3D plasmonic nanostructures provide enhanced molecular Raman fingerprints in a nondestructive and label-free manner. However, the molecular detection of small target molecules in complex fluids is challenging due to nonspecific protein adsorption, which prevents access of the target molecules. Herein, we report the encapsulation of 3D plasmonic nanostructures with an ultrathin hydrogel skin for the rapid and direct detection of small molecules in complex mixtures. We directly detect pesticide dissolved in milk without pretreatment. This detection is enabled by the selective permeation of target molecules into the mesh of the hydrogel skin and the adsorption onto plasmonic hotspots, accompanied by the rejection of large adhesive proteins. The high sensitivity of plasmonic nanostructures in a conjunction with the molecular selection of the hydrogel skin enables the fast and reliable detection of tricyclazole in whole milk with a limit of detection as low as 10 ppb within 1 h. |