Will Wetzel

Researchers from Sichuan University and the University of Georgia have developed an advanced method combining Raman spectroscopy and chemometric analysis to effectively identify and distinguish between various PFAS compounds, improving detection and environmental monitoring capabilities.

A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Wenyu Jiang and colleagues in China found that patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibit abnormal functional connectivity in the right prefrontal cortex as revealed by fNIRS, highlighting potential cognitive implications and the protective role of education.

Spectroscopy sat down with Landulfo Silveira Jr. of Universidade Anhembi Morumbi-UAM and Center for Innovation, Technology and Education-CITÉ (São Paulo, Brazil) to talk about his team’s latest research using Raman spectroscopy to detect biomarkers of cancer in canine sera.

Top articles published this week include a SciX interview about mentorship, a feature article on wildlife crime, and a news article highlighting a new near-infrared (NIR) transient absorption spectrometer.

A recent study looked at how deep–UV Raman technology is studying the volcanic history of Mars.

A recent study examined the role of infrared (IR) spectroscopy in volcanology.

Here, a recap of a recent study that used Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) imaging to evaluate changes in the inulin, lignin, and suberin contents of tuberous roots is presented.

The emergence of new spectroscopic technologies has allowed investigators to solve and prosecute wildlife crimes more quickly.

This new study examines how spectroscopic techniques, such as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR), ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, were used to analyze the pigments in ancient Chinese wall paintings.

Here, we present a compilation of some of the most recent studies that used Raman spectroscopy as part of their methodology.

Top articles published this week include insights into machine learning and chemometrics presented at the SciX Conference, a compilation of recent studies in environmental analysis, and a news article highlighting the latest research in mineral classification.

A recent study examined using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) imaging in pesticide residue detection.

A recent study used spectroscopic techniques to study the mineral composition of sedimentary rocks in Texas.

Researchers in China proposed a new method using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in deep-sea mineral detection.

A compilation of some of the latest studies in environmental analysis is presented below.

This new study examined food contact materials (FCMs) and how mass spectrometric techniques have been used to measure harmful substances from FCMs that end up in food.

A recent study from American Mineralogist looked at improving mineral classification using dual-band Raman spectroscopy.

A recent study proposes a new model to monitor battery health for electronic devices, including electric vehicles.

A recent study looks at how to improve the aging life of lithium-ion batteries.

A recent study examined the use of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in detecting pollutants and pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables.

Top articles published this week include an article about hyperspectral imaging in human skin research, a peer-reviewed article about analyzing geological samples using atomic spectroscopy techniques, and an equipment roundup piece about the latest products in the industry.

A recent study looked at how near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can evaluate the chemical composition of pet food and safeguard pet health.

In this preview to the upcoming SciX 2024 conference next week, Spectroscopy sat down with Frank Vanhaecke to discuss about his educational background and what he is looking forward to about the upcoming conference.

A recent study from the National Institute for Laser, Plasma, and Radiation Physics in Romania examined the ozone concentration in Magurele, Romania using photoacoustic spectroscopy.

As a preview to the SciX 2024 conference, Spectroscopy sat down with Frank Vanhaecke to discuss about his current research analyzing mercury isotopes.

A recent study published in Sustainability highlighted the utility of Raman spectroscopy in the development of digital agriculture.

A recent study used Raman spectroscopy to monitor cell culture processes.

A recent review article explored the Brazilian coffee industry and how spectroscopic- and chemometrics-based approaches are helping to ensure the authenticity and quality of Brazilian coffee.

Top articles published this week include a peer-reviewed article that discuss two multivariate calibration algorithms for the spectrophotometric analysis of a drug containing antazoline hydrochloride (AN) and naphazoline hydrochloride (NP), an article about chemometric calibrations, and a feature about the 2024 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy awardee.

As a preview to the SciX 2024 conference, Spectroscopy sat down with Ioan Notingher to discuss about what he is looking forward to at SciX 2024.