“…The optimization in the sensitivity degree of SERS‐active nanostructures is typically focused on modifications in its shape, size, composition, and aggregation level. Different methods of preparation consider reducing agents such as sodium citrate, the irradiation with UV–Vis light, sodium borohydride (NaBH 4 ), formic acid, sodium citrate and NaBH4, butylamine, agarose, ascorbic acid, ethylene glycol, ammonia, polyvinyl(pyrrolidone)—PVP, sodium citrate, and ascorbic acid . Table summarizes different Ag‐based SERS systems and the influence of reducing agents on detection level of different pesticides.…”