October 24th 2024
A recent study used spectroscopic techniques to study the mineral composition of sedimentary rocks in Texas.
Revolutionizing Herbal Product Quality Control: Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Focus
September 29th 2023Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have revealed the transformative potential of infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy techniques for rapidly and accurately assessing herb quality and safety, offering a promising path toward intelligent and eco-friendly herb industry development.
Topiramate: A Promising Medication for Alcohol Dependence Explored Through Spectroscopic Analysis
September 13th 2023In a recent study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, two researchers from India studied the molecular composition of topiramate, revealing new insights.
FT-IR as a Determinant of Age and Origin Location of Baltic Amber Beads in Aššur, Iraq
August 29th 2023Fragments of amber beads examined in 2019 showed a Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrum consistent with Baltic amber, or succinite, suggesting the artifacts came from the Baltic or North Sea regions.
Polaritons and What They Can Do: Talking With 2023 Coblentz Award Winner Wei Xiong
August 16th 2023This year’s recipient of the Coblentz Award, Wei Xiong of the University of California, San Diego, is being honored for his work. Spectroscopy spoke to Xiong about his work and his feelings about receiving this award.
A Brief Look at Optical Diffuse Reflection (ODR) Spectroscopy
August 1st 2023In this short overview, we consider cases for diffuse reflection spectroscopy and introduce the Kubelka-Munk diffuse reflectance formula. We conclude by comparing diffuse transmittance, diffuse reflectance, logarithmic transforms of both, and the Kubelka-Munk transform for mid-infrared spectroscopy of the same sample.
Infrared Spectroscopy Reveals Sorption Mechanism of Organic Compounds on Mineral Composite Material
July 5th 2023Scientists have investigated the sorption mechanism of organic compounds on a mineral composite sorbent using infrared spectroscopy providing insights for the development of effective wastewater purification methods.
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.