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Applications of Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Food and Agricultural Products
January 25th 2025In recent years, advances in X-ray optics and detectors have enabled the commercialization of laboratory μXRF spectrometers with spot sizes of ~3 to 30 μm that are suitable for routine imaging of element localization, which was previously only available with scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS). This new technique opens a variety of new μXRF applications in the food and agricultural sciences, which have the potential to provide researchers with valuable data that can enhance food safety, improve product consistency, and refine our understanding of the mechanisms of elemental uptake and homeostasis in agricultural crops. This month’s column takes a more detailed look at some of those application areas.
Van Zandt Williams, Norman E. Wright, and the Legacy of the Coblentz Society
January 25th 2025In 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.
The Big Review IV: Hydrocarbons
January 25th 2025In 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.
The Essentials of Analytical Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications
January 23rd 2025This 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.
New Advances in Meat Authentication: Spectral Analysis Unlocks Insights into Lamb Diets
January 22nd 2025A 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.
Recent Study Analyzes Microplastics in Seafood on the U.S. West Coast
January 22nd 2025A 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.
Reviewing the Impact of 2D-COS on Analyzing Microplastic Impact on the Environment
January 20th 2025A 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.
Best of the Week: Chewing Gum with SERS, Soil Carbon Analysis, Lithium-Ion Battery Research
January 17th 2025Top 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.
An Inside Look at the Fundamentals and Principles of Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy
January 17th 2025Spectroscopy 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.
Innovative Drug Delivery System Enhances Rhein's Bioavailability and Therapeutic Potential
January 16th 2025Researchers 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.
Whale Optimization Algorithm Automates Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
January 16th 2025Research 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.
Real-Time Monitoring of Zika Virus Vaccine Production Using NIR Spectroscopy
January 15th 2025Researchers 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.
Agilent Presents Awards to 3 Professors for Lithium-Ion Battery Research
January 15th 2025The 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.
Authenticity Identification of Panax notoginseng by Terahertz Spectroscopy Combined with LS-SVM
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.
New Study on Edible Oil Analysis Integrates FT-NIR and Machine Learning
January 14th 2025A 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.