Illuminating Blood Evidence: ATR FT-IR Spectroscopy and its Role in Forensic Science
A comprehensive review in the Microchemical Journal highlights ATR FT-IR spectroscopy's transformative role in forensic bloodstain analysis, detailing its applications, challenges, and potential advancements for more precise and reliable crime-solving methodologies.
Evaluation and Development Trends of Optical Detection Technology for Seed Vigor
January 9th 2025In this article, the basic principles, advantages, and limitations of different optical techniques for obtaining seed vigor estimates are introduced and reviewed, and the key technology of non-destructive optical detection of single seeds will be discussed.
Measuring Soil Potassium with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Researchers have developed a novel three-step hybrid variable selection strategy, SiPLS-RF(VIM)-IMIV, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of soil potassium measurement using near-infrared spectroscopy, offering significant advancements for precision agriculture and real-time soil monitoring.
Surface-Enhanced Transmission Raman Spectroscopy (SETRS) Enhances Pharmaceutical Quality Control
January 7th 2025Researchers from the University of Liege have demonstrated the potential of surface-enhanced transmission Raman spectroscopy (SETRS) for detecting impurities in pharmaceuticals. The study highlights SETRS’s superior sensitivity, precision, and efficiency in quantifying toxic impurities like 4-aminophenol (4-AP), offering a promising alternative to traditional methods.
Edible Oil Testing: Handheld Raman Spectroscopy Offers Quick, Reagent-Free Answers
January 6th 2025Researchers have developed a rapid, reagent-free method to estimate the saponification value (SV) of edible oils using handheld Raman spectroscopy. This innovative approach simplifies oil quality testing, cutting time and costs while enhancing accuracy and portability.