Steven Bell

Phone+44 (0)28 9097 4470
EmailS.Bellqub.acuk

Room 0G.124 - David Keir Building
United Kingdom

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

-Development of novel nanomaterials for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and catalysis. - Application of metal nanoparticles and nanoparticle assemblies as sensors - Diagnostic applications of photonic sensors. - Vibrational spectroscopy forensic analysis- detection and identification of drugs of abuse, explosives and paint evidence. - Trace analysis of DNA/RNA. - Quantitative Raman spectroscopy for chemical analysis or foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals.

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158 Article
6 Chapter
4 Poster
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- 3 Review article
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2022
Characterization of Bacteria Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS): Influence of Microbiological Factors on the SERS Spectra
Allen, D. M., Einarsson, G. G., Tunney, M. M. & Bell, S. E. J., 05 Jul 2022, In: Analytical chemistry. 94, 26, p. 9327–9335
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Goldnanorods-loaded hydrogel-forming needlesfor local hyperthermia applications: Proof of concept
Hamdan, I. M. N., Tekko, I. A. & E J Bell, S., Oct 2022, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 179, p. 105-117
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Hollow microneedle assisted intradermal delivery of hypericin lipid nanocapsules with light enabled photodynamic therapy against skin cancer
Abd-El-Azim, H., Tekko, I. A., Ali, A., Ramadan, A., Nafee, N., Khalafallah, N., Rahman, T., Mcdaid, W., Aly, R. G., Vora, L. K., Bell, S. J., Furlong, F., McCarthy, H. O. & Donnelly, R. F., Aug 2022, In: Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society. 348, p. 849-869
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Taming Tris(bipyridine)Ruthenium(II) and its Reactions in Water by Capture/release with Shape-switchable Symmetry-matched Cyclophanes
Yao, C., Lin, H., Daly, B., Xu, Y., Singh, W., Gunaratne, H. Q. N., Browne, W. R., Bell, S. E. J., Nockemann, P., Huang, M., Kavanagh, P. & De Silva, A. P., 11 Mar 2022, (Early online date) In: Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Uncovering strong π-metal interactions on Ag and Au nanosurfaces under ambient conditions via in-situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Li, C., Chen, Z., Huang, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Ye, Z., Xu, X., Bell, S. E. J. & Xu, Y., 08 Sep 2022, In: Chem. 8, 9, p. 2514-2528
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2021
Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Detection of Oxidative Damage in Nucleic Acid Bases: Probing Chemical Changes and Intermolecular Interactions in Guanosine at Ultralow Concentration
Ripanti, F., Fasolato, C., Mazzarda, F., Palleschi, S., Ceccarini, M., Li, C., Bignami, M., Bodo, E., Bell, S. E. J., Mazzei, F. & Postorino, P., 10 Aug 2021, In: Analytical chemistry. 93, 31, p. 10825-10833
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A Simple and Ligand-Free Synthesis of Light and Durable Metal-TiO2 Polymer Films with Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties
Li, X., Xu, Y., Greer, A. J., Yue, M., Ye, Z., McNeill, A., Li, C., Mills, A., Hu, P., Hardacre, C. & Bell, S. E. J., 10 Nov 2021, (Early online date) In: Advanced Materials Interfaces. 2101241.
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Filter paper based SERS substrate for the direct detection of analytes in complex matrices
Siebe, H. S., Chen, Q., Li, X., Xu, Y., Browne, W. R. & Bell, S. E. J., 07 Jan 2021, In: The Analyst. Special Issue Analyst Emerging Investigator
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Poster Abstract: EPS3.01 Is variation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) spectra related to phenotype?
Allen, D., Einarsson, G. G., Elborn, J. S., Bell, S. & Tunney, M. M., 11 Jun 2021, In: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 20, S35, p. S35 1 p.
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Self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles into 2D arrays at water–oil interfaces: rational construction of stable SERS substrates withaccessible enhancing surfaces and tailored plasmonic response
Ye, Z., Li, C., Chen, Q., Xu, Y. & Bell, S. E. J., 16 Feb 2021, (Early online date) In: Nanoscale - Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Surfactant-free Synthesis of Spiky Hollow Ag–Au Nanostars with Chemically Exposed Surfaces for Enhanced Catalysis and Single-Particle SERS
Ye, Z., Li, C., Celentano, M., Lindley, M., O’Reilly, T., Greer, A. J., Huang, Y., Hardacre, C., Haigh, S. J., Xu, Y. & Bell, S. E. J., 16 Dec 2021, (Early online date) In: JACS Au.
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Towards practical and sustainable SERS: a review of recent developments in the construction of multifunctional enhancing substrates
Li, C., Huang, Y., Li, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, Q., Ye, Z., Alqarni, Z., Bell, S. E. J. & Xu, Y., 19 Jul 2021, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry C.
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2020
An overview of therapeutic anticancer drug monitoring based on surface enhanced (resonance) Raman spectroscopy (SE(R)RS)
Li, C., Ye, Z., Xu, Y. & Bell, S., 04 Aug 2020, (Early online date) In: Analyst. 11 p.
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Phosphonium ionic liquid-infused poly(vinyl chloride) surfaces possessing potent antifouling properties
Wylie, M., Bell, S., Nockemann, P., Bell, R. & McCoy, C., 01 Apr 2020, In: ACS Omega. 5, 14, p. 7771-7781 11 p.
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Plasmonic photothermal microneedle arrays and single needles for minimally-invasive deep in-skin hyperthermia
Cárcamo Martínez, Á., Mallon, B., Dominguez Robles, J., Cordeiro, S., Celentano, M., Larrañeta, E., Bell, S. & Donnelly, R., 03 Jun 2020, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B.
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Potential of Polymeric Films Loaded with Gold Nanorods for Local Hyperthermia Applications
Cárcamo-Martínez, Á., Domínguez-Robles, J., Mallon, B., Raman, M. T., Cordeiro, A. S., Bell, S. E. J., Larrañeta, E. & Donnelly, R. F., 23 Mar 2020, In: Nanomaterials. 10, 3
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Superhydrophobic needles tipped with 2-dimensional arrays of plasmonic colloidal nanoparticles for microdroplet SERS analysis
Li, C., Chai, L., Chen, Q., Ye, Z., Xu, Y. & Bell, S. E. J., 21 Sep 2020, (Early online date) In: Journal of Raman Spectroscopy. p. 1-8 8 p.
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Unexpected Dual-Action of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB) in the Self-Assembly of Colloidal Nanoparticles at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces
Li, C., Xu, Y., Li, X., Ye, Z., Yao, C., Chen, Q., Zhang, Y. & Bell, S., 01 Jun 2020, (Early online date) In: Advanced Materials Interfaces. 7 p., 2000391.
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Waste plastics recycling for producing high-value carbon nanotubes: Investigation of the influence of Manganese content in Fe-based catalysts
He, S., Xu, Y., Zhang, Y., Bell, S. & Wu, C., 19 Aug 2020, (Early online date) In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 402, p. 123726 8 p.
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2019
A one-pot method for building colloidal nanoparticles into bulk dry powders with nanoscale magnetic, plasmonic and catalytic functionalities
Ye, Z., Li, C., Skillen, N., Xu, Y., McCabe, H., Kelly, J., Robertson, P. & Bell, S., 15 Mar 2019, In: Applied Materials Today. 15, Special Issue Plasmonics, p. 398-404
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Dataset demonstrating the working-principles of surface-exposed nanoparticle sheet enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SENSERS) for solvent-free SERS
Li, C., Chen, Q., McCabe, H., Kelly, J., Ye, Z., Xu, Y. & Bell, S. E. J., 01 Apr 2019, In: Data in brief. 23, 11 p., 103746.
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Dataset on constructing colloidal nanoparticles into dry nano-micro-particle (NMP) powders with nanoscale magnetic, plasmonic and catalytic functionalities
Chen, Q., Ye, Z., Li, C., McCabe, H., Kelly, J., Xu, Y. & Bell, S., 24 Jun 2019, In: Data in brief. 25, p. 1-8 103928.
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Detection and characterisation of bacteria causing lung infection in people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)
Allen, D., Kelly, J., Gilpin, D., Bell, S. & Tunney, M., 2019.
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Gold nanorod-loaded microneedle arrays for photothermal treatment of basal cell carcinoma
Cordeiro, S., Cárcamo Martínez, Á., Rahman, M. T., Bell, S. & Donnelly, R., Jul 2019.
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Gold nanorod-loaded microneedle arrays for photothermal treatment of basal cell carcinoma
Cordeiro, A., Carcamo, A., Rahman, M., Bell, S. & Donnelly, R., 03 Jun 2019.
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Gold nanorod-loaded microneedle arrays for photothermal treatment of basal cell carcinoma
Cordeiro, S., Cárcamo Martínez, Á., Rahman, M. T., Bell, S. & Donnelly, R., Mar 2019.
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P177 Characterisation of pathogens causing lung infection in people with cystic fibrosis by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)
Allen, D., Kelly, J., Carson, G., Sherrard, L., Gilpin, D., Elborn, S. & Bell, S., Jun 2019, In: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 18, S1, p. S107-S108
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Present and Future of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
Langer, J., Jimenez De Aberasturi, D., Aizpurua, J., Alvarez-Puebla, R. A., Auguié, B., Baumberg, J. J., Bazan, G. C., Bell, S. E. J., Boisen, A., Brolo, A. G., Choo, J., Cialla-May, D., Deckert, V., Fabris, L., Faulds, K., García De Abajo, F. J., Goodacre, R., Graham, D., Haes, A. J., Haynes, C. L. & 39 others, Huck, C., Itoh, T., Käll, M., Kneipp, J., Kotov, N. A., Kuang, H., Le Ru, E. C., Lee, H. K., Li, J. F., Ling, X. Y., Maier, S. A., Mayerhöfer, T., Moskovits, M., Murakoshi, K., Nam, J. M., Nie, S., Ozaki, Y., Pastoriza-Santos, I., Perez-Juste, J., Popp, J., Pucci, A., Reich, S., Ren, B., Schatz, G. C., Shegai, T., Schlücker, S., Tay, L. L., Thomas, K. G., Tian, Z. Q., Van Duyne, R. P., Vo-Dinh, T., Wang, Y., Willets, K. A., Xu, C., Xu, H., Xu, Y., Yamamoto, Y. S., Zhao, B. & Liz-Marzán, L. M., 08 Oct 2019, In: ACS Nano.
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Production and testing of novel photocatalytic TiO2 surface-exposed nanoparticle (TiO2-SEN) thin plastic films
McNeill, A., Wells, N., Xu, Y., Li, X., Bell, S. E. J. & Mills, A., 15 Jan 2019, In: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 369, p. 142-149 8 p.
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Ultra-Stable Plasmonic Colloidal Aggregates for Accurate and Reproducible Quantitative SE(R)RS in Protein-Rich Biomedia
Ye, Z., Li, C., Chen, Q., Xu, Y. & Bell, S., 25 Oct 2019, (Early online date) In: Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English). 58, 52, p. 19054 6 p.
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2018
Exploiting the Chemical Differences Between Ag and Au Colloids Allows Dramatically Improved SERS Detection of “Non-adsorbing” Molecules
Ye, Z., Li, C., Xu, Y. & Bell, S., 22 Oct 2018, (Early online date) In: Analyst.
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Infrared Spectroscopy | Industrial Applications
Bell, S. & Xu, Y., Nov 2018, Encyclopedia of Analytical Science. third ed. Elsevier, Vol. 5. p. 124-133 10 p.
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Novel nanosuspension-based dissolving microneedle arrays for transdermal delivery of a hydrophobic drug
K., V. L., R., V. P., Eneko, L., E.J., B. S. & F., D. R., 27 Jun 2018, In: Journal of Interdisciplinary Nanomedicine. 3, 2, p. 89-101
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Pressing Solids Directly Into Sheets of Plasmonic Nanojunctions Enables Solvent-Free Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
Xu, Y., Ye, Z., Li, C., McCabe, H., Kelly, J. & Bell, S. E. J., Dec 2018, In: Applied Materials Today. 13, p. 352-358 7 p.
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Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for the Detection of a Metabolic Product in the Headspace Above Live Bacterial Cultures
Kelly, J., Patrick, R., Patrick, S. & Bell, S. E. J., 05 Oct 2018, In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 57, 48, p. 15686
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2017
High dilution surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for rapid determination of nicotine in e-liquids for electronic cigarettes
Itoh, N. & Bell, S. E. J., 21 Feb 2017, (Early online date) In: The Analyst. 142, p. 994-998 5 p.
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Quantitative Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Single Bases in Oligodeoxynucleotides
Bell, S. & Dick, S., 31 May 2017, (Early online date) In: Faraday Discussions.
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Rapid One-Pot Preparation of Large Freestanding Nanoparticle Polymer Films
Xu, Y., Konrad, M. P., Trotter, J. L., McCoy, C. P. & Bell, S. E. J., 11 Jan 2017, In: Small. 13, 2, 5 p., 1602163.
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SERS and SERRS Detection of the DNA Lesion 8-Nitroguanine: a Self-Labeling Modification
Dick, S., Bell, S. E. J., Alexander, K. J., O'Neil, D. I. A. & Cosstick, P. R., 04 Aug 2017, In: Chemistry - A European Journal. 23, 44, p. 10663-10669 7 p.
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Supramolecular Low-Molecular-Weight Hydrogelator Stabilization of SERS-Active Aggregated Nanoparticles for Solution and Gas Sensing
Canrinus, T., Lee, W., Feringa, B., Bell, S. & Browne, W., 03 Jul 2017, In: Langmuir. 35, 33, p. 8805–8812
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Swellable polymer films containing Au nanoparticles for point-of-care therapeutic drug monitoring using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Lee, W. W. Y., McCoy, C. P., Donnelly, R. F. & Bell, S. E. J., 17 Mar 2017, In: Analytica Chimica Acta. 912, p. 111-116
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Theory of SERS enhancement: general discussion
Graham, D., Goodacre, R., Arnolds, H., Masson, J-F., Schatz, G., Baumberg, J., Kim, D-H., Aizpurua, J., Lum, W., Silvestri, A., de Nijs, B., Xu, Y., Di Martino, G., Natan, M., Schlücker, S., Wuytens, P., Bruzas, I., Kuttner, C., Hardy, M., Chikkaraddy, R. & 22 others, Martín Sabanés, N., Delfino, I., Dawson, P., Gawinkowski, S., Bontempi, N., Mahajan, S., Reich, S., Hourahine, B., Bell, S., Królikowska, A., Porter, M., Keeler, A., Kamp, M., Fountain, A., Fasolato, C., Giorgis, F., Otero, J. C., Matricardi, C., Van Duyne, R., Lombardi, J., Deckert, V. & Velleman, L., 04 Dec 2017, In: Faraday Discussions. 205, p. 173-211 39 p.
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2016
A Method for Promoting Assembly of Metallic and Nonmetallic Nanoparticles into Interfacial Monolayer Films
Xu, Y., Konrad, M. P., Lee, W. W. Y., Ye, Z. & Bell, S. E. J., 25 Jul 2016, (Early online date) In: Nano Letters. 16, 8, p. 5255-5260 6 p.
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Analysis of friction factor reduction in turbulent water flow using a superhydrophobic coating
Walker, G. M., Albadarin, A. B., McGlue, A., Brennan, S. & Bell, S., Jan 2016, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 90, p. 472-476 5 p.
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8 Citations (Scopus)
Infrared and Raman screening of seized novel psychoactive substances: A large scale study of >200 samples
Jones, L. E., Stewart, A., Peters, K. L., McNaul, M., Speers, S. J., Fletcher, N. C. & Bell, S., 08 Jan 2016, In: Analyst. 141, p. 902-909 8 p.
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Investigation of the chemical origin and evidential value of differences in the SERS spectra of blue gel inks
Ho, Y. C., Lee, W. & Bell, S., 07 Sep 2016, In: The Analyst. 141, 17, p. 5152-5158
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Raman Analysis of Dilute Aqueous Samples by Localized Evaporation of Submicroliter Droplets on the Tips of Superhydrophobic Copper Wires
Cheung, M., Lee, W. W. Y., McCracken, J. N., Larmour, I. A., Brennan, S. & Bell, S. E. J., 19 Apr 2016, In: Analytical Chemistry. 88, 8, p. 4541-4547 7 p.
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SERS of meso-droplets supported on superhydrophobic wires allows exquisitely sensitive detection of dipicolinic acid, an anthrax biomarker, considerably below the infective dose
Cheung, M., Lee, W. W. Y., Cowcher, D. P., Goodacre, R. & Bell, S. E. J., 2016, In: Chemical Communications. 52, 64, p. 9925-9928 4 p.
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy as a Probe of the Surface Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials
Dick, S., Konrad, M. P., Lee, W. W. Y., Mccabe, H., Mccracken, J. N., Rahman, T. M. D., Stewart, A., Xu, Y. & Bell, S. E. J., 29 Jan 2016, In: Advanced Materials. 28, 27, p. 5705-5711 7 p.
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of novel psychoactive substances using polymer-stabilized Ag nanoparticle aggregates
Lee, W. W. Y., Silverson, V. A. D., Jones, L. E., Ho, Y. C., Fletcher, N. C., McNaul, M., Peters, K. L., Speers, S. J. & Bell, S. E. J., 2016, In: Chemical Communications. 52, p. 493-496 4 p.
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