July 7th 2025
A new study published in Geoderma demonstrates that combining soil spectroscopy with radar-derived vegetation indices and environmental data significantly improves the accuracy of soil organic carbon predictions in Brazil’s semi-arid regions.
GC-ICP-MS for Process and Quality Control in Semiconductor Manufacturing
September 1st 2023Manufacturing advanced electronic devices requires the production of high-quality semiconductors and integrated circuit chips. In this article, the authors explain how GC, when coupled with ICP-MS, enables the detection of elements that are essential in semiconductor production.
Laser Technology Improves Detection of Heavy Metals in Recycled Plastics
August 16th 2023A recent study explains how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is better suited for rapidly quantifying heavy metals in plastics than traditional methods such as inductively couple plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).
Advancements in Chromium Analysis: Highly Sensitive Determination of Total Chromium in Seawater
July 17th 2023Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for determining total chromium in seawater using ultrasound nebulization-dielectric barrier discharge (UNDBD) vapor generation coupled with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Novel Fluorophore with Multichromic Effect Unveils Potential for Vapor Detection in LED Lighting
June 30th 2023Researchers have developed a novel fluorophore, diaryl maleimide (DAM), with multichromic properties potentially useful for volatile vapor detection in LED lighting systems, showcasing its versatility and applications in sensing technologies.
4th Annual Molecular Spectroscopy in Practice Symposium
June 29th 2023Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 Morning session: 9:30am EDT|6:30am PST|3:30pm CET|2:30pm GMT Afternoon session: 2pm EDT|11am PST|8pm CET|7pm GMT Wednesday,July 26th, 2023 Morning session: 9:30am EDT|6:30am PST|3:30pm CET|2:30pm GMT Afternoon session: 2pm EDT|11am PST|8pm CET|7pm GMT
Analysis Reveals Performance Characteristics of Compact Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers
June 6th 2023A research team has utilized the Allan variance technique to analyze the performance characteristics of compact Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers. The study provides insights into the noise sources and instabilities of these handheld instruments, offering guidance for improving their accuracy and stability in real-time material detection and quantification applications.
Standardized ISO Methodologies for the Assessment of Microplastics: An Update on Key Developments
March 10th 2023Webinar Date/Time: Europe: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 3pm BST | 4pm CEST North America: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 11am PDT | 2pm EDT Asia: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 8:30am IST | 11am HKT | 12pm JST | 1pm AEDT
Microplastics analysis just got easier: Analysis direct on-filter
November 16th 2022North America: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11am PST | 1pm CST | 2pm EST Europe: Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11am BST | 12pm CET Asia: Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 10:30 IST | 1pm SGT | 2pm JST | 4pm AEST Fast, easy, and accurate analysis of microplastics is a key need of anyone with an interest in this area. With the capacity to conduct this analysis directly on the filter in the Agilent 8700 LDIR for microplastics, this analysis has now reached a new level.