Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Imaging Assisted by Machine Learning Analysis: Unveiling Pesticide Molecule Permeation in Crop Tissues.

Journal: Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
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Abstract

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) imaging technology faces significant technical bottlenecks in ensuring balanced spatial resolution, preventing image bias induced by substrate heterogeneity, accurate quantitative analysis, and substrate preparation that enhances Raman signal strength on a global scale. To systematically solve these problems, artificial intelligence techniques are applied to analyze the signals of pesticides based on 3D and dynamic SERS imaging. Utilizing perovskite/silver nanoparticles composites (CaTiO/Ag@BONPs) as enhanced substrates, enabling it not only to cleanse pesticide residues from the surface to pulp of fruits and vegetables, but also to investigate the penetration dynamics of an array of pesticides (chlorpyrifos, thiabendazole, thiram, and acetamiprid). The findings challenge existing paradigms, unveiling a previously unnoticed weakening process during pesticide invasion and revealing the surprising permeability of non-systemic pesticides. Of particular note is easy to overlook that the combined application of pesticides can inadvertently intensify their invasive capacity due to pesticide interactions. The innovative study delves into the realm of pesticide penetration, propelling a paradigm shift in the understanding of food safety. Meanwhile, this strategy provides strong support for the cutting-edge application of SERS imaging technology and also brings valuable reference and enlightenment for researchers in related fields.

Authors

  • Xiaotong Wang
    Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
  • Xiaomeng Sun
    State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang, 150081, P. R. China.
  • Zhehan Liu
    College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081 Heilongjiang, China.
  • Yue Zhao
    The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
  • Guangrun Wu
    State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang, 150081, P. R. China.
  • Yunpeng Wang
    College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
  • Qian Li
    Emergency and Critical Care Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Chunjuan Yang
    College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
  • Tao Ban
    National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan.
  • Yu Liu
    Research Center of Information Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Beijing, China.
  • Jian-An Huang
    Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu, Oulu, 999018, Finland.
  • Yang Li
    Occupation of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.