Top articles published this week include a review of lithium-ion batteries, a news article about portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and a look at using imaging techniques to preserve the wetlands.

A recent study reveals widespread and increasing microplastic contamination in the soils of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, highlighting significant environmental concerns and the need for further research into their sources and impacts.

A recent review article explored how vibrational spectroscopy techniques have been used in radiation biology.

Spectroscopy spoke with Uwe Karst, a full professor at the University of Münster in the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, to discuss his research on hyphenated analytical techniques in battery research.

This review provides an overview of LIB technology, and the spectroscopic techniques employed in LIB analysis.

A recent study examines a new micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (micro-LIBS) device that can provide elemental maps of lithium.

A recent study demonstrated how to advance chemical education with decommissioned optical spectrometers.

This study aimed to assess and detect adulteration of Kelulut honey with different percentages of rice syrup using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy.

We examine some more of the latest articles that highlighted recent studies in environmental analysis.

A recent study examined how spectroscopic techniques, such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and single-particle aerosol mass spectrometry (SPAMS), are monitoring indoor air quality.

Researchers have developed a novel method combining near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with advanced data fusion techniques to improve the accuracy of non-structural carbohydrate estimation in diverse tree tissues, advancing carbon cycle research.

As part of “The Future of Forensic Analysis” content series, Spectroscopy sat down with Glen P. Jackson of West Virginia University to talk about the historical development of mass spectrometry in forensic analysis.

As part of “The Future of Forensic Analysis” content series, Spectroscopy sat down with Brooke Kammrath of the University of New Haven to talk about the significance of spectroscopy in forensic analysis.

A new study published in the Journal of the European Ceramic Society introduces three XPS methodologies for accurately quantifying oxygen vacancies in metal oxides, challenging traditional misinterpretations and advancing material science research.

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method using Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with gold nanoparticles to accurately quantify intracellular cholesterol.

Researchers in China have developed a novel workflow for near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS or NIR) that enhances the detection of low-level petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in soils, revealing new diagnostic features and significantly improving sensitivity for environmental monitoring.

Top articles published this week include highlights from the Eastern Analytical Symposium, a news article about the infrared (IR) spectroscopy market, and a couple of news articles recapping spectroscopic analysis of microplastics.

Researchers from Northwest University in Xi’an, China, developed a novel portable Raman spectroscopy method with advanced chemometric techniques to accurately quantify harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in oily sludge.

A recent study demonstrates the potential of infrared (IR) spectroscopy-based breath analysis as a non-invasive method to detect prostate cancer by identifying disease-specific volatile organic compounds.

This update is designed to help researchers investigate samples at cryogenic temperatures.

This study uses Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy to analyze how the globular protein ovalbumin's secondary structures transition under varying pH conditions in the presence of the cosolvent xylitol, highlighting the role of noncovalent interactions in these conformational changes.

Igor Lednev, Rachel Martin, and Jeanne Pemberton were all honored at the 2024 Eastern Analytical Symposium for their work across in variety of spectroscopic techniques and applications.

Researchers from India developed a new micro-Raman spectroscopy system to detect and analyze microplastics.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is being used frequently in space exploration missions. In this article, we review how LIBS is being used to increase our knowledge of the Moon and certain asteroids.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is being used to propel many space exploration missions forward. In this two-part article, we recap a recent study that explores the role LIBS is playing in space exploration.

This article recaps a recent study into the infrared (IR) spectroscopy market.

A study published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis by Yuanwen Kuang and colleagues used advanced pyrolysis techniques to reveal the preservation and chemical transformations of 2,000-year-old Chinese swamp cypress wood, offering valuable insights for archaeological conservation and environmental reconstructions.