Chemical Nanosensors Based on Composite Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Particles and Surface‐Enhanced Raman Scattering

Chemical nanosensors with a submicrometer core–shell composite design, based on a polymer core, a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) shell for specific analyte recognition, and an interlayer of gold nanoparticles for signal amplification, are described. SERS measurements on single nanosensors yield detection limits of 10−7 M for the β-blocker propranolol, several orders of magnitude lower than on plain MIP spheres. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.