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New AI Strategy for Mycotoxin Detection in Cereal Grains
April 21st 2025Researchers from Jiangsu University and Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power have developed a transfer learning approach that significantly enhances the accuracy and adaptability of NIR spectroscopy models for detecting mycotoxins in cereals.
Why ATR FT-IR Spectroscopy is Effective for Plastic Determination
April 17th 2025In this brief segment from my full-length conversation with Monica Arienzo, she explains why ATR FT-IR spectroscopy was the ideal technique of choice for her study characterizing polymers from the litter found on the lakebed of Lake Tahoe.
New Study Reveals Insights into Phenol’s Behavior in Ice
April 16th 2025A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A by Dominik Heger and colleagues at Masaryk University reveals that phenol's photophysical properties change significantly when frozen, potentially enabling its breakdown by sunlight in icy environments.
New Raman Spectroscopy Method Enhances Real-Time Monitoring Across Fermentation Processes
April 15th 2025Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a novel method using single compound spectra to enhance the transferability and accuracy of Raman spectroscopy models for real-time fermentation monitoring.
Best of the Week: Flow Imaging Microscopy, Electric Vehicles, Air Pollution in India
April 11th 2025Top articles published this week include an interview about flow imaging microscopy, a news story on fiber optics and electric vehicles, and a recap of a study that explored the use of micro-particle-induced X-ray emission (micro-PIXE) spectroscopy to trace urban and indoor air pollution sources in India.
Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Method Boosts Precision in Drug Component Detection
April 7th 2025Researchers in China have developed a rapid, non-destructive Raman spectroscopy method that accurately detects active components in complex drug formulations by combining advanced algorithms to eliminate noise and fluorescence interference.
Advancing Corrosion Resistance in Additively Manufactured Titanium Alloys Through Heat Treatment
April 7th 2025Researchers have demonstrated that heat treatment significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured TC4 titanium alloy by transforming its microstructure, offering valuable insights for aerospace applications.
Best of the Week: Exclusive on Flow Imaging Microscopy, Interview with PNNL Chief Science Officer
April 4th 2025Top articles published this week include several interviews with key opinion leaders on various topics including advanced mass spectrometry (MS) technologies in studying diseases, microplastic detection, and interpreting Raman spectra.