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Inside the Laboratory – The Petrochronology Group at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 29th 2024In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” John Cottle, PhD, a professor of geology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a member of Spectroscopy’s Editorial Advisory Board, discusses his group’s most recent work using “laser ablation split steam” analysis to measure elemental concentrations and isotopic ratios in rocks and minerals.
LC–ICP-MS to Probe Metal Speciation in the Environment
January 19th 2024At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a researcher from the University of Minnesota shared how his team is investigating metal speciation using quantitative liquid chromatography–inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry.
Advancements in Single-Particle ICP-TOF-MS Analysis
January 19th 2024At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Alexander Gundlach-Graham of Iowa State University delivered a talk on how size distributions and measurement statistics impact single-particle inductively coupled plasma time of flight mass spectrometry (ICP-TOFMS).
Using ICP-MS to Advance the Work of the CDC
January 17th 2024At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Robert L. Jones, who recently retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discussed his career at the CDC, and how his work with inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) assisted in addressing pivotal public health crises.
John Burgener Details His Career and Shares Advice for Young Spectroscopists
January 17th 2024At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, John Burgener of Burgener Research discussed his work with nebulizers and how it led to advancements in inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and ICP–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Spectroscopy’s Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy: A Look at ICP-MS Analysis of Nanostructures
January 15th 2024On Monday January 15th at 8 am local time, Eduardo Bolea-Fernández of the University of Zaragoza, in Zaragoza, Spain, was recognized as Spectroscopy’s Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy for 2024. Here’s a recap of this award session.
Advancements in THz Spectroscopy Revolutionize Oil Shale Analysis and Processing
January 10th 2024Oil is an important natural resource that helps power vehicles, to heat homes, and to make products that humans need. This study out of China examines how terahertz spectroscopy can be used to characterize oil shale.
Using SERS to Explore Cancer Cells with MTAP Deletions
January 5th 2024A recent study from Spain used surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to study cancer cells with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) deletions, shedding new insights into the metabolic interactions inside the tumor microenvironment that could influence cancer aggression.
Researchers Develop Efficient Nitroaromatic Compound Detection Method Using Novel Porous Polymers
December 20th 2023Detecting nitroaromatic compounds is essential to preserve the environment. A recent study out of China saw the development of new conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) that could improve detection of these volatile compounds.