“…Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been widely used as an analytical tool − for the sensitive detection of biomolecules, − pollutants, and pesticides. − Among these applications, SERS-based detection of the pesticide, − bis(dimethylthio-carbamyl)disulfide, also known as thiram which prevents fungal diseases in seeds and crops, has demonstrated more efficient and sensitive label-free detection compared to other methods such as chromatography, − colorimetry, polarography, and electrophoresis . For SERS-based detection of thiram, the SERS-active nanostructures must be capable of inducing a strong electromagnetic (EM) field enhancement.…”