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ArticleAnalytical chemistry2025

Beyond Traditional airPLS: Improved Baseline Removal in SERS with Parameter-Focused Optimization and Prediction.

Jiaheng Cui, Xianyan Chen, Yiping Zhao

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Jiaheng CuiSchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States.ORCID 0009-0001-9936-3017
Xianyan ChenDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States.
Yiping ZhaoDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-3710-4159

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Abstract

Baseline correction is a critical preprocessing step in Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy analysis. The adaptive iterative reweighted penalized least-squares (airPLS) method is widely used due to its simplicity and efficiency, but its effectiveness is often hindered by challenges such as baseline smoothness, parameter sensitivity, and inconsistent performance under complex spectral conditions. To address these limitations, we developed an optimized airPLS algorithm (OP-airPLS) that systematically fine-tunes key parameters by using an adaptive grid search method. We further implemented a machine learning model to predict these parameters through spectral shape recognition. A data set of 6000 simulated spectra representing 12 spectral shapes (comprising three peak types and four baseline variations) was used for evaluation. On average, OP-airPLS achieved a percentage improvement (PI) of 96 ± 2%, with the maximum improvement reducing the mean absolute error (MAE) from 0.103 to 5.55 × 10

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PMCPMC12367207

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