A simple and robust strategy is reported in this Article for the synthesis of stable magnetic surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) hot spots in superparamagnetic, raspberry-shaped, mesoscopic gold particles that are composed of superparamagnetic Fe 3 O 4 cores, amorphous SiO 2 mediation shells, and outer individual Au nanoparticles. The average interparticle gaps between the Au nanoparticles can be finely tuned by controlling the synthesis conditions, resulting in the formation of adequate SERS hot spots. The magnetic cores provide the capability to concentrate solution analytes adsorbed on the surfaces of the composite particles with the assistance of an external magnetic field, leading to ultrasensitive SERS detection of target species with concentration as low as femtomolar.
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