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FT-IR Titration Unveils pH Mysteries: New Insights into Protonated Mono and Polyamine Solutions
November 29th 2023Researchers from Technische Universität Dresden, reveal new insights into protonated mono and polyamines' behavior by determining pKa values using Fourier transform infrared titration, providing valuable data for chemical analysis.
The Single-Bullet Theory Comes to New York – But Was it a Direct Hit?
November 22nd 2023Pete Diaczuk of John Jay College of Criminal Justice gave a recollection at EAS 2023 of a case he worked on in Manhattan involving a victim fatally shot, incomplete ballistic evidence, and the wrong gun recovered at the scene.
The Impact of Heterogeneity Micro-Beam XRF Scanning Spectroscopy for Environmental Analysis
November 22nd 2023A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy investigated the effects of heterogeneity, including grain size and mineralogical composition, on micro-beam X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanning spectroscopy. XRF is a useful tool for environmental analysis, because of its high spatial resolution.
SHERLOC's Precision Unveiled: Calibration Method Enhances Raman Spectroscopy on Mars
November 20th 2023Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center, led by Ryan S. Jakubek, have unveiled a novel calibration method in Applied Spectroscopy that enhances the precision of Raman measurements conducted by the SHERLOC instrument on the Perseverance rover, providing a clearer and more accurate representation of intrinsic Raman spectral bandwidths on Mars.
More Than Just Acronyms at EAS 2023
November 14th 2023Award recipient John McLean of Vanderbilt University said hybrid techniques do not exist purely as combinations of letters, slashes, and hyphens—they have been built on the shoulders of decades’ worth of analysis intended to refine and simplify workflow.
Renewing ATR Spectroscopy: A Breakthrough in Overcoming Contact Challenges
November 14th 2023Luis G. Vieira from Universidade do Minho presents a new method in Applied Spectroscopy to address poor contact issues between the sample and the internal reflection element in attenuated total reflection (ATR) spectroscopy, ensuring accurate optical function determination and opening new avenues for precise material analysis
Advancements in Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Revolutionize Ultrasensitive Gas Detection
November 13th 2023The latest issue of Applied Spectroscopy explores the transformative progress in gas detection technology through photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), providing a comprehensive review and guidance for researchers navigating the nuanced landscape of advanced photoacoustic cells.
Innovative Nanosheets Propel Advancements in Sensitive Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
November 12th 2023Researchers at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, led by corresponding have introduced an advancement in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with two-dimensional amorphous titanium dioxide/silver (a-TiO2/Ag) nanosheets, demonstrating exceptional sensitivity and repeatability in chemical detection applications.
New Insights into Ancient Greek Coinage: Exploring Gold Purification Techniques
October 25th 2023In a recent study, researchers used ICP-MS to learn new insights into ancient coinage and gold purification techniques are revealed through the analysis of platinum-group elements and gold in silver coins from various ancient civilizations.