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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / September / AI Reconstructs Molecular Structures From Simulated TERS Images
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AI Reconstructs Molecular Structures From Simulated TERS Images

The SMARTERS model localized atoms with sub-0.1 Å error in simulated data but could not yet reproduce structures from experimental measurements

09/30/2026 3 min read
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Clinical Report: AI Reconstructs Molecular Structures From Simulated TERS Images

Overview

The SMARTERS deep learning model successfully reconstructed molecular geometries and identified chemical elements from simulated tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) images. Significant discrepancies were noted when applying the model to experimental data.

Background

Understanding molecular structures is crucial in various fields, including chemistry and materials science. Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) offers high spatial resolution but presents challenges in data interpretation due to various influencing factors.

Data Highlights

MetricValue
Mean Dice similarity coefficient (atomic-position prediction)0.842
Precision (coordinate extraction)0.98
Recall (coordinate extraction)0.98
Mean atom-count error0.38
Coordinate root mean square deviation0.097 Å
Mean Dice score (elemental identity prediction)0.810

Key Findings

  • SMARTERS achieved a mean Dice similarity coefficient of 0.842 for atomic-position prediction.
  • The model recorded precision and recall of 0.98 for coordinate extraction.
  • Performance declined for non-planar molecules due to weaker signals from atoms farther from the tip.
  • SMARTERS struggled with experimental TERS images, failing to accurately predict atomic positions.
  • Hydrogen and carbon were identified more reliably than nitrogen and oxygen, indicating a training dataset imbalance.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians and researchers should be aware of the limitations when interpreting results from AI-driven methodologies.

Conclusion

Discrepancies with experimental data highlight the need for improved methodologies and training datasets.

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