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At 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.

At 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).

During a talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a scientist from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory shared how his team is using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy to analyze TRISO particles.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, George Gehrels of the University of Arizona highlighted his work using LA-ICP-MS and elemental analysis techniques to study zircon crystal.

An oral session at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry examines multi-elemental quantitative laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-TOF-MS).

NanoSIMS is a high-resolution imaging technique for the localization of almost all chemical elements on a surface.

One of the morning sessions at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry dove into single-cell analysis and imaging plasma mass spectrometry.

On 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.

The 2024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry is set to be an exciting week. Here is what to expect from the conference, and why I'm excited to attend in person for the first time.

Stawick has been a member of AOAC for more than 20 years and has held multiple senior management positions in biology, food science, and business administration.

Oil 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.

A recent study out of North-Eastern Hill University in India explores a new method that could aid the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in patients.

A research study out of China explores the use of a new fluorescent sensor for better detection of mesotrione, an herbicide used to control the growth of weeds.

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A 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.

In a recent study, a team of researchers revisited methoxyacetone and discovered more about its photochemistry and infrared (IR) spectra.

The article describes a method for geochemical sample analysis using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) crucibles and ICP-MS, achieving detection limits below 0.2 μg/g and relative standard deviations ranging from 1.1% to 16.4%. The approach minimizes acid usage, prevents dust contamination, accurately determines volatile elements, and is deemed suitable for high-throughput laboratories with numerous samples and diverse elements to be tested.

Scientists from Mahaveer Academy of Technology and Science University are investigating the impact of three newly synthesized biologically deep eutectic solvents, derived from amino acids, and choline chloride, on the micellar characteristics of anionic sodium dodecyl sulfate.

In a recent study, a group of scientists analyzed the interaction between perfluorobutanesulfonyl fluoride and bovine serum albumin.

Detecting 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.

Studying historical ancient artifacts requires the use of a nondestructive technique to analyze the metal surfaces of these objects. This study presents two approaches that improves on existing methods when conducting alloy analysis.

In a recent study, X-ray fluorescence spectrum analysis was conducted to estimate the valance states of platinum.

The editors of Spectroscopy retrospect on the most read articles of the past year.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) could be used to monitor chloride ingress in concrete structures, which has implications for future infrastructure.

Researchers from Thorlabs Crystalline Solutions, the University of Vienna, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have achieved a revolutionary breakthrough, publishing in Nature Communications, with mid-infrared supermirrors exhibiting finesse exceeding 400,000, promising unprecedented sensitivity for applications in trace gas sensing and precision spectroscopy.

A truly innovative approach to Raman spectral analysis is introduced in a newly published Applied Spectroscopy paper, utilizing a dynamic neural network modeling to significantly enhance baseline correction accuracy and offering a paradigm shift in spectral preprocessing.

Researchers at Kochi University and RIKEN have unveiled a new method for distinguishing individual polyester fibers in forensic investigations. Published in Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, their advanced X-ray analysis refreshes how we unravel the composition of these fibers.

Researchers at Fukuoka University unveil intricate elemental composition and durability properties within PCB powder, revolutionizing electronic waste recycling.

The team devised a method for recovering high-purity silicon from expired solar panels to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric cars.

In our second article in our Icons of Spectroscopy laureate series, we are providing details of the individuals having their names associated with the major awards in spectroscopy (eponyms).