Raman Spectroscopy in the Food Industry, Uğur Tamer,Mustafa Çulha,İsmail Hakkı Boyacı, Editör, CRC, New York , Florida, ss.107-145, 2024
This chapter explores the applications of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for bacterial detection in food matrices. Ensuring food safety is crucial, and the detection and monitoring of bacterial contamination in consumed products are paramount. Traditional analytical methods are often time consuming and complex, making the high sensitivity and selectivity of SERS a promising tool to significantly enhance analytical processes in this field. The chapter delves into the fundamental principles of SERS and its advantages for bacterial detection in food matrices. Results obtained from the application of SERS in different food samples will be examined, and potential challenges and limitations of the method will be discussed. Finally, recommendations for how SERS can be further developed and optimized in future research and industrial applications will be provided. This chapter serves as a guide for researchers, industry professionals, and academics looking to expedite and improve bacterial detection processes in the realm of food safety by highlighting the potential of SERS technology.