Spectroscopy Staff

A type of calcite whose name comes from a resource-rich basin in northwest China was earmarked as a promising reference material for laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) in situ U–Pb dating.

John H. Kalivas, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Idaho State University, has been named the winner of the 2023 EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Chemometrics.

Professor Mary J. Wirth, W. Brooks Fortune Distinguished Professor Emerita at Purdue University, has been named the winner of the 2023 EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Separation Science.

The latest issue of Applied Spectroscopy explores the transformative progress in gas detection technology through photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), providing a comprehensive review and guidance for researchers navigating the nuanced landscape of advanced photoacoustic cells.

Researchers at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, led by corresponding have introduced an advancement in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with two-dimensional amorphous titanium dioxide/silver (a-TiO2/Ag) nanosheets, demonstrating exceptional sensitivity and repeatability in chemical detection applications.

X-ray emission induced by charged particles, also known as particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE), is a powerful analytical technique for the elemental and chemical characterization of materials.

NELIBS has gained prominence in various analytical fields, including microscopy, biomedicines, electrochemical and biosensors.

A recent study shows how near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy was integrated to create a new coal calorific value analyzer.

In a recent study, researchers used laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to examine the complexities of plasma conditions, focusing on the addition of matrix elements.

In a recent study, researchers used ICP-MS to learn new insights into ancient coinage and gold purification techniques are revealed through the analysis of platinum-group elements and gold in silver coins from various ancient civilizations.

High-resolution X-ray and infrared analyses of a tiny paint fragment from the Mona Lisa's ground layer uncovered Leonardo da Vinci's use of a unique mixture of saponified oil with high lead content, including the presence of the rare compound plumbonacrite, offering new insights into the artistic techniques and materials employed by the master.

In a recent study, researchers introduced several analytical techniques, such as ESI-MS, RP-HPLC, and ICP-MS, to separate and detect various technetium species.

A spectral analysis technique was used to classify soil samples based on their soil organic matter (SOM).

In a recent study, collaborative spectroscopic methods, such as LIBS-Raman, were used for detecting and combatting heavy metal lead contamination in wheat seedlings, revealing critical insights for food security and human health.

In a recent study, a team of researchers used Raman spectroscopy to study wood ash glass tessera from Malbork Madonna, revealing two phases detected in tessera for the first time, leucite and pseudowollastonite.

On Wednesday October 11th from 8:30–10:10 am, an oral symposium on international mail security will take place. We preview this session here.

Veronica Bradley's talk at SciX 2023 unveiled the transformative potential of single-particle mass spectrometry, enabling precise elemental and isotopic analysis at the particle level.

In the Chemometrics in Food and Agriculture oral symposia today at SciX 2023, Barry Lavine of Oklahoma State University delivered a talk titled, “Authentication of Edible Oils Using an Infrared Spectral Library and Digital Sample Sets for Calibrated and Uncalibrated Adulterants.” Here is a brief reflection of his talk.

At SciX 2023 in Sparks, Nevada, Alexander Gundlach-Graham from Iowa State University delivered a groundbreaking talk on the origins of noise in single-particle ICP-TOF-MS data and its impact on particle analysis accuracy. His presentation unveiled a promising Monte Carlo simulation approach to better understand and mitigate signal variability in this cutting-edge analytical technique.

On Tuesday October 10th from 1:30–3:10 pm, an oral session focusing on chemometrics in food and agriculture will take place. We preview this session here.

On Tuesday October 10th from 3:50–5:30 pm, an oral session focusing on 50 years in mass spectrometry will take place. We preview this session here.

On Tuesday October 10th from 8:30–10:10 am, an Ellis R. Lippincott Award Symposium Honoring Peter Griffiths will take place. We preview this session here.

On Tuesday October 10th from 8:30–10:10 am, an oral session on inductively coupled plasma–time-of-flight–mass spectrometry (ICP-TOF-MS) will take place. We preview this session here.

At SciX 2023, Ismail Boyaci from The Ohio State University unveiled the transformative potential of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in food analysis, offering rapid and precise solutions to enhance food safety and quality. LIBS emerges as a game-changing tool, poised to reshape how we scrutinize and safeguard our food supply.

Explore the hidden world of Chacoan paint production and its profound societal implications in Kelsey Hanson's groundbreaking talk at SciX 2023. Uncover the secrets of ancient power networks through meticulous analysis of paint recipes and their circulation within the Chaco communities.

Archaeologists at SciX 2023 uncovered the hidden impact of ancient fires on volcanic glass, reshaping our understanding of its use in dating and correlation at archaeological sites. Jayde N. Hirniak's groundbreaking research sheds light on taphonomic processes, offering crucial insights for the field of archaeology.

On Monday October 9th from 3:50–5:30 pm, an oral session on machine and deep learning for biomedical diagnostics will take place. We preview this session here.

On Monday October 9th from 3:50–5:30 pm, an oral session on forensic analysis in the laboratory and at crime scenes will take place. We preview this session here.

On Monday October 9th from 8:30–10:10 am, an oral session on food forensics will take place. We preview this session here.

On Monday October 9th from 8:30–10:10 am, an oral session on student research in archaeological chemistry will take place. We preview this session here.