In this "Icons of Spectroscopy" column, executive editor Jerome Workman Jr. details how Van Zandt Williams from Perkin-Elmer Corporation and American Cyanamid, and Norman E. Wright from the Dow Chemical Company, have made significant contributions to the field of vibrational spectroscopy.
In the fourth installment of our review of infrared spectral interpretation, we will discuss the spectroscopy of hydrocarbons. We will look at the stretching and bending vibrations of methyl (CH3) and methylene (CH2) groups, how to distinguish them, and how to know whether one or both of these functional groups are present in a sample. We will also discuss aromatic hydrocarbons, specifically the C-H stretching and bending peaks of mono- and disubstituted benzene rings, and how to distinguish them.
Top articles published this week include our ”Top 10” accessed technical articles for the month, a Q&A interview that discussed applying near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to monitor fatty acid profiles in black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), and an article about analyzing microplastics in U.S. seafood.
A recent study out of China explored using a new continuous solid-phase extraction spectroscopy (CSPES) device to monitor water quality.
This excerpt from The Concise Handbook of Analytical Spectroscopy, which spans five volumes, serves as a comprehensive reference, detailing the theory, instrumentation, sampling methods, experimental design, and data analysis techniques for each spectroscopic region.
A recent study from researchers in Brazil examined a-pinene’s chemical composition using mid-infrared (MIR) Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy.
A recent study published in Meat Science highlighted how visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy, when combined with chemometrics, can differentiate lamb meat based on pasture-finishing durations.
Spectroscopy sat down with Daniel Cozzolino of the University of Queensland to discuss his latest research using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to determine the fatty acid content in black soldier fly.
A recent study examines widespread microplastic contamination in key Oregon seafood species, emphasizing the need for coordinated local and global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and protect ecosystems, public health, and cultural traditions.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) released its new strategic plan for 2025–2029, which reinforces the organization’s mission and core values.
A recent study from Shanghai University demonstrated aa novel method for identifying and quantifying animal-origin milk powders.
A recent study examines how vibrational spectroscopic techniques are being used to evaluate the quality of seaweed.
A recent review article highlighted how two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) is advancing microplastics research and uncovering their aging processes and interactions with environmental substances.
A recent study highlights the potential of dissolved organic matter (DOM) as a key indicator for water quality management in Lake Baiyangdian.
Top articles published this week include a Q&A interview that discussed using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to investigate microplastics released from chewing gum and an article about Agilent’s Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA) winners.
Researchers have developed a non-invasive, highly accurate method using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to predict the temperature of lithium-ion batteries in real time.
Spectroscopy recently sat down with Isao Noda of the University of Delaware and Young Mee Jung of Kangwon National University to talk about the principles of two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) and its key applications.
Researchers from Northern Border University in Saudi Arabia have developed a rhein-loaded self-nano emulsifying drug delivery system (RS-SNEDDS), significantly enhancing the compound's solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic potential, particularly for neurological applications.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München researchers uncover crucial protein dynamics in lyophilized drugs.
A recent study examined a new method to carbon dioxide capture to reduce energy consumption.
Research led by Changcai Cui have developed a whale optimization algorithm (WOA) to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and automation of spectroscopic ellipsometry data fitting, enabling precise measurements of film thickness and refractive index.
A recent study demonstrates the successful development of in-line monitoring techniques using Raman spectroscopy and advanced modeling for titanium dioxide-free tablet coatings.
Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo have demonstrated the effectiveness of near-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometric models for real-time, precise monitoring of Zika virus-like particle vaccine production.
The Solutions Innovation Research awards were presented to Professor Anders Bentien of Aarhus University, Professor Walter Gössler of the University of Graz, and Professor Gregory Offer of Imperial College London.
Vibrational spectra of six new hexafluorosilicate salts containing different amino acids (glycine (Gly), sarcosine (Sar), dimethylglycine (DMG), betaine (Bet), β-alanine (β-Ala) and l-proline (l-Pro)) are typically recorded and discussed on the basis of their structures. The presence of cations, dimeric cations with short hydrogen bonds, and hexafluorosilicate anions is reflected in the spectra.
In this article, it is explored whether THz-TDS combined with LS-SVM can be used to effectively identify the authenticity of Panax notoginseng, a traditional Chinese medicine.
A new study published in Food Control introduces an approach for assessing antioxidant levels in edible oils using artificial intelligence and spectroscopy, offering significant potential for improving food quality control.
Researchers from the University of Oviedo used diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and machine learning (ML) to analyze post-wildfire soil organic carbon fractions, identifying key spectral regions and algorithms for advancing remote sensing applications.
Cuong Cao from the Institute for Global Food Security at the School of Biological Sciences of Queen’s University in Belfast and his team of researchers conducted a preliminary exploratory study and detected the presence of MPs by automated Raman spectroscopy and subsequently NPs by using nanoparticle-on-film SERS (NPoF SERS) substrate released from chewing gum base plastic, a technique that has potential in screening a varied array of environmental pollutants, as well as a point-of-site tool when coupled with a handheld Raman instrument. Cao spoke to Spectroscopy about this work, and the resulting paper.
A recent study combines hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology with chemometrics to deliver improved quality control of black garlic.
