Rapid Detection and Quantification of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Using Raman Spectroscopy and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

• Published in: Frontiers in chemistry Vol. 7; p. 412
• Main Authors: Muhamadali, Howbeer, Watt, Alexandra, Xu, Yun, Chisanga, Malama, Subaihi, Abdu, Jones, Carys, Ellis, David I, Sutcliffe, Oliver B, Goodacre, Royston
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.06.2019
• Subjects: Chemistry; drug detection; psychoactive compounds; raman; SERS; spectroscopy; drug detection; psychoactive compounds; SERS; spectroscopy; raman

With more than a million seizures of illegal drugs reported annually across Europe, the variety of psychoactive compounds available is vast and ever-growing. The multitude of risks associated with these compounds are well-known and can be life threatening. Hence the need for the development of new a...