| Refractive index sensitivity |
~2 × 106 nm/RIU |
~2 × 102 nm/RIU |
| Overall sensitivity |
The sensitivity of LSPR sensors are better than that of the traditional SPR sensors without metallic nanostructures |
| Decay length |
~200 nm |
~6 nm |
| Throughput |
LSPR technology has high-throughput screening capabilities in a highly compact design |
| Controls over angle of incidence |
Needs precise control |
No precise control is needed |
| Controls over ambient temperature |
Needs precise control |
No precise control is needed |
| Nature of Measurement |
Invasive |
Non-invasive |
| Use in in vivo quantification |
LSPR is better for in vivo quantification than SPR |
