Abstract
In this scientific initiation project, the pesticide Simazine (SMZ) detection will be investigated using the Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) technique. This herbicide belongs to the s-triazine class and has properties that inhibit the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (4-HPPD) in weeds. It is noteworthy that the pesticide is used in sugarcane and citrus crops in the Rio …