A Simple and Highly Sensitive Thymine Sensor for Mercury Ion Detection Based on Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and the Mechanism Study.

Mercury ion (Hg) is recognized as one of the most toxic metal ions for the environment and for human health. Techniques utilized in the detection of Hg are an important factor. Herein, a simple thymine was successfully employed as the surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy sensor for Hg ion detection.