Spectroscopy Staff

Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy was used to identify and analyze the low-frequency vibrational modes of three free anthraquinones, revealing the vibrational contributions of different atoms and groups.

SERS of centrifuged blood serum samples of diabetic type II patients using 50 KDa filter devices can diagnose the disease at an early stage by studying small molecular weight proteins.

Researchers have developed a sum frequency generation spectroscopy setup to characterize the output profile of an infrared free electron laser, providing valuable insight into the development of more efficient and accurate lasers.

A new article reviews methods for determining trace elements in germanium and germanium dioxide, highlighting the advantages and limitations of methods with and without matrix separation procedures.

New research compares light capturing approaches in LIBS for multichannel spectrometers, highlighting the challenges of shot-to-shot variations in plasma morphology and their effect on calibration-free LIBS.

Researchers have developed a method for the simultaneous determination of cadmium and lead in water samples using microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry with multiwalled carbon nanotubes pre-concentration and a discrete sample introduction system.

New research presents a fast and sensitive method for the simultaneous determination of zinc and iron in vegetables and plant material using HR-CS GF-AAS.

Scientists have demonstrated LIBS stratigraphy to identify the chemical composition and pigments of small fragments from two oil paintings by Bellini and Brughi, with the results providing important information for conservation and restoration purposes.

Scientists have developed a solution-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) protocol using polystyrene sulfonate modified gold nanobipyramids (PSS-Au BPs) for the detection of cationic dye molecules in aquaculture.

Chemometric modeling and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy were successfully used to monitor the concentrations of eight elements in cultivated and fertilized Haplic Luvisol soils.

A new ICP-MS/MS method recently developed is an important step in detecting low levels of radioactive contamination in the environment.

The DeepRaman method proposed in the study is an accurate, universal, and ready-to-use method for component identification in various application scenarios.

Detecting inorganic chromium in water requires a more efficient approach than the current methods. In a recent study, researchers proposed a methodology for detecting inorganic chromium (Cr) in environmental water samples using direct immersion dual-drop microextraction (DIDDME) followed by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry detection.

In this review article, a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in surface plasmon resonance imaging (SPRI) and its biological applications is provided.

A new study highlighted the potential benefits of using hyperspectral imaging technology in the tea industry.

A new one-point calibration laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) method was used to quantify mercury in soil in the presence of matrix effects.

A recent study highlights a new SP-ICP-MS method that can be used to detect and quantify platinum nanoparticles in road dust.

Combining laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) with spectral imaging techniques and photogrammetry offers a new way to create three-dimensional (3D) imaging models.

Both RXES and NEXS are commonly used in in situ studies at high pressure and high temperature to investigate the electronic and structural changes of materials under extreme conditions. A new study explores both techniques when analyzing iron-bearing compounds.

Lead contamination in drinking water remains a public health concern, and a new RE-LIBS-LIF method can help detect trace amounts of lead in drinking water, which will have positive implications for human health.

Dual-band lidar systems may be capable of monitoring, understanding, and safeguarding the biological resources in tropical cloud forests.

A new colorimetric detection method for screening silver ore samples is described here.

This study presents a novel approach to achieving simplified and tunable flexibility in carborane-based emitters for quantitative vapochromic VOC sensing, which could be used to monitor air quality and volatile organic compounds.

In a recent study, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FT-IR) was proven to be a cost-effective method for analyzing herapins in pharmaceutical applications.

An overview of Raman spectroscopy and its applications in pharmaceutical analysis is presented.

The development of a new benzothiazole azo dye sensor (BTS) highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research in materials chemistry and analytical chemistry for designing and synthesizing new materials with potential applications in chemical sensing and environmental monitoring.

The researchers believe that the results of this study can contribute to the development of more effective and safer approaches to reduce the toxicity of heavy metals in food and the environment.

A new bifunctional gold-platinum (Au@Pt) core–shell nanozyme can detect foodborne bacteria with high sensitivity, which suggests the technique could provide an efficient way to detect pathogens and prevent their spread through contaminated food products.

A new silicon nanoparticle (SiNP) platform was developed that could potentially lead to the development of new tools for monitoring physiological activities and metabolic reactions of cells.

With the help of machine learning, a new technique provides a promising approach for enhancing single-molecule sensing with nanoparticle conjugates.