Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of half-mustard agent.
The detection and identification of chemical warfare agents is an important analytical goal. Herein, it is demonstrated that 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (half-mustard, CEES) can be successfully analysed using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). A critical component in this detection system is the fabrication of a robust, yet highly enhancing, sensor surface. Recent advances in substrate fabrication and in the fundamental understanding of the SERS phenomenon enable the development of improved substrates for practical SERS applications.
Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL 60208-3113, USA.
Douglas A
DA
Stuart
Kevin B
KB
Biggs
Richard P
RP
Van Duyne
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents / Q000032:analysis*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009151:Mustard Gas / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000032:analysis; D036103:Nanotechnology; D013059:Spectrum Analysis, Raman / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013499:Surface Properties
D000393:Air Pollutants; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; C031278:2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide; D009151:Mustard Gas