"Raman Spectroscopy" ed. by Gustavo Morari Do Nascimento

This book gives a wide overview of the state-of-the-art applications of Raman spectroscopy in characterization of materials and biomaterials.

The Raman signal is intrinsically smaller than other vibrational techniques; however, mainly through intensification processes, such as resonance Raman (RR) and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), the Raman cross section can be strongly amplified. Thoroughly in these signal amplifications, the study of a diversity of chemical systems and the use of Raman technique for in situ and in vivo measurements is possible. The main goal of this book is to open up to an extended audience the possibilities of uses of Raman spectroscopy. In fact, this collective work will be beneficial to students, teachers, and researchers of many areas who are interested to expand their knowledge about Raman spectroscopy applied to nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental science, inorganic chemistry, and health sciences.

Contents
Preface
1 Introductory Chapter: The Multiple Applications of Raman Spectroscopy
2 Engineering 3D Multi-Branched Nanostructures for Ultra-Sensing Applications
3 Titanium (IV) Oxide Nanotubes in Design of Active SERS Substrates for High Sensitivity Analytical Applications: Effect of Geometrical Factors in Nanotubes and in Ag-n Deposits
4 Precisely Controllable Synthesized Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
5 Nanoscale Insights into Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
6 SERS Research Applied to Polymer Based Nanocomposites
7 SERS-Based Sensitive Detection of Organophosphorus Nerve Agents
8 Raman Spectroscopy of Graphitic Nanomaterials
9 Graphene Nanocomposites Studied by Raman Spectroscopy
10 Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Characterization of Pristine and Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
11 Raman Spectroscopy in Zinc Ferrites Nanoparticles
12 Structural Transformations in Ferroelectrics Discovered by Raman Spectroscopy
13 Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Health Sciences
14 Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Medical Diagnosis