Best of the Week: Microplastics in Remote Areas, Disease Diagnosis, Advances in Mid-IR Imaging
December 13th 2024Top articles published this week include a Q&A interview involving using µFT-IR to study the atmospheric deposits of microplastics, a news article about Raman spectroscopy in disease diagnosis, and a look at the latest advancements in mid-infrared (MIR) imaging.
Combining SERS and Machine Learning to Advance Single-Cell Analysis
December 13th 2024Researchers from Stanford University have combined surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with machine learning (ML) to enable rapid, precise single-cell analysis, offering potentially transformative applications in diagnostics and personalized medicine.
Measuring Microplastics in Remote and Pristine Environments
December 12th 2024Aleksandra "Sasha" Karapetrova and Win Cowger discuss their research using µ-FTIR spectroscopy and Open Specy software to investigate microplastic deposits in remote snow areas, shedding light on the long-range transport of microplastics.
Raman Spectroscopy and Deep Learning Enhances Blended Vegetable Oil Authentication
December 10th 2024Researchers at Yanshan University have developed a groundbreaking method combining Raman spectroscopy and deep learning models to accurately identify and quantify components in blended vegetable oils.
Best of the Week: Lithium-Ion Battery Analysis, Reviving Retired Spectrometers, Preserving Wetlands
December 6th 2024Top articles published this week include a review of lithium-ion batteries, a news article about portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and a look at using imaging techniques to preserve the wetlands.
Microplastics in the Desert: A Growing Concern in Phoenix Soils
December 6th 2024A recent study reveals widespread and increasing microplastic contamination in the soils of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, highlighting significant environmental concerns and the need for further research into their sources and impacts.
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy to Advance Tree-Level NSC Analysis
November 28th 2024Researchers have developed a novel method combining near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with advanced data fusion techniques to improve the accuracy of non-structural carbohydrate estimation in diverse tree tissues, advancing carbon cycle research.
Mass Spectrometry for Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Glen Jackson
November 27th 2024As part of “The Future of Forensic Analysis” content series, Spectroscopy sat down with Glen P. Jackson of West Virginia University to talk about the historical development of mass spectrometry in forensic analysis.
Analyzing Oxygen Vacancy Using X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
November 26th 2024A new study published in the Journal of the European Ceramic Society introduces three XPS methodologies for accurately quantifying oxygen vacancies in metal oxides, challenging traditional misinterpretations and advancing material science research.
Using NIR Spectroscopy in Low-Level Petroleum Hydrocarbon Detection
November 25th 2024Researchers in China have developed a novel workflow for near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS or NIR) that enhances the detection of low-level petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in soils, revealing new diagnostic features and significantly improving sensitivity for environmental monitoring.
Best of the Week: EAS Conference Coverage, IR Spectroscopy, Microplastics
November 22nd 2024Top articles published this week include highlights from the Eastern Analytical Symposium, a news article about the infrared (IR) spectroscopy market, and a couple of news articles recapping spectroscopic analysis of microplastics.
How Raman Spectroscopy Method Can Improve PAH Detection in Oily Sludge
November 22nd 2024Researchers from Northwest University in Xi’an, China, developed a novel portable Raman spectroscopy method with advanced chemometric techniques to accurately quantify harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in oily sludge.
Revealing the Ancient Secrets of Chinese Swamp Cypress Using Cutting-Edge Pyrolysis Technology
November 18th 2024A study published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis by Yuanwen Kuang and colleagues used advanced pyrolysis techniques to reveal the preservation and chemical transformations of 2,000-year-old Chinese swamp cypress wood, offering valuable insights for archaeological conservation and environmental reconstructions.
Best of the Week: Olive Oil, Young Scientist Award, The Future of Forensic Analysis
November 15th 2024Top articles published this week include highlights from the recently released “The Future of Forensic Analysis,” articles about detecting olive oil fraud, and an announcement from 3M regarding the winner of their Young Scientist competition.