Challenges in application of Raman spectroscopy to biology and materials

Kuhar, Nikki and Sil, Sanchita and Verma, Taru and Umapathy, Siva (2018) Challenges in application of Raman spectroscopy to biology and materials. In: RSC ADVANCES, 8 (46). pp. 25888-25908.

PDF Rsc_Adv_8-46_25888_2018.pdf - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (1MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Raman spectroscopy has become an essential tool for chemists, physicists, biologists and materials scientists. In this article, we present the challenges in unravelling the molecule-specific Raman spectral signatures of different biomolecules like proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates based on the review of our work and the current trends in these areas. We also show how Raman spectroscopy can be used to probe the secondary and tertiary structural changes occurring during thermal denaturation of protein and lysozyme as well as more complex biological systems like bacteria. Complex biological systems like tissues, cells, blood serum etc. are also made up of such biomolecules. Using mice liver and blood serum, it is shown that different tissues yield their unique signature Raman spectra, owing to a difference in the relative composition of the biomolecules. Additionally, recent progress in Raman spectroscopy for diagnosing a multitude of diseases ranging from cancer to infection is also presented. The second part of this article focuses on applications of Raman spectroscopy to materials. As a first example, Raman spectroscopy of a melt cast explosives formulation was carried out to monitor the changes in the peaks which indicates the potential of this technique for remote process monitoring. The second example presents various modern methods of Raman spectroscopy such as spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS), reflection, transmission and universal multiple angle Raman spectroscopy (UMARS) to study layered materials. Studies on chemicals/layered materials hidden in non-metallic containers using the above variants are presented. Using suitable examples, it is shown how a specific excitation or collection geometry can yield different information about the location of materials. Additionally, it is shown that UMARS imaging can also be used as an effective tool to obtain layer specific information of materials located at depths beyond a few centimeters.

Item Type:	Editorials/Short Communications
Publication:	RSC ADVANCES
Publisher:	RSC ADVANCES
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belong to ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Instrumentation Appiled Physics
Date Deposited:	07 Sep 2018 15:07
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2018 14:58
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/60602

Actions (login required)

View Item