Best of the Week: Hyperspectral Imaging, Spaceborne Biomarkers, FT-IR Microscopy
August 23rd 2024Top articles published this week include an article on classifying space debris, a report on a new fiber-dispersive Raman spectrometer, and an examination of Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) microscopy.
New Method for Rapid SERS Detection of Pesticides in Agricultural Products Unveiled
August 22nd 2024A recent study led by Xaolin Cao at Yantai University demonstrated a rapid and highly sensitive method using magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (MMIPs-SERS) for detecting neonicotinoid pesticides in agricultural products.
New Insights in Asphalt Research Using FT-IR Spectroscopy
August 22nd 2024A recent study highlights the critical role of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of asphalt materials, focusing on its applications in quality control, material identification, and the analysis of modification and aging mechanisms.
Examining Urocanic Acid Using High-Resolution Laser Spectroscopy
August 5th 2024Researchers from the University of Amsterdam investigate the properties of urocanic acid using high-resolution laser spectroscopy combined with resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization to help develop safer sunscreen products.