Molecular Spectroscopy

Below is a compilation of articles from our Molecular Spectroscopy Workbench column.

A recent study from Hebei North University developed and tested a new fluorescence probe designed to improve copper detection.

A recent study showcases how a new rapid colorimetric nanosensor can make the process of detecting hydrogen peroxide in milk products more sustainable.

Spectroscopy published stories on Raman, infrared spectroscopy, UV-vis, and more. Here are the top reads from the week.

A recent study demonstrated experimental sensing on field-resolved molecular fingerprinting using scanning techniques.

Researchers from Peking University and Kwansei Gakuin University are developing a new approach to analyze intermolecular interactions using two-dimension correlation spectroscopy.

A recent study from the University of Bristol shows how Raman spectroscopy can be used to distinguish between ivory belonging to elephants or mammoths.

A recent study uses Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy to study biochemical changes associated with child obesity.

A recent study from Shenzhen University used a novel biosensor based on Fano resonance to improve the detection of cancer.

To improve the robustness and accuracy of logistic regression identification method, a new Raman spectroscopy identification method was proposed that combines a distributionally robust optimization technique and fused lasso technique with logistic regression. Then, Raman spectroscopy was used to analyze two types of dairy products that were collected for anti-jamming identification testing to verify the effectiveness of the new method.

A recent study used spectroscopic techniques to quantify telmisartan and rosuvastatin in tablet dosage form and plasma.

A study from Brazil explored how to use hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to determine the severity of Asian soybean rust.

In a recent study, researchers from China investigated the effects of incorporating environmental markers into toxicity prediction models.

Raman spectroscopy has not been used in the electroceramics industry extensively. However, according to the authors of this study, a shift is underway to change that.

A recent study from the Southern University of Science and Technology proposes a new Raman spectral preprocessing scheme based on self-supervised learning (RSPSSL).

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A recent study from Jagiellonian University examined how spectroscopic techniques can aid in the detection of pancreatic cancer.

Narangerel Altangerel, Zhenhuan Yi, and Marlan Scully of Texas A&M University recently used TRIP to analyze eight protein–ligand systems. Spectroscopy recently spoke to these three researchers about their findings and what the implications are for high-throughput drug screening.

A recent study published in Advanced Photonics looks at three-dimensional (3D) imaging of cells and tissue using phase-modulated stimulated Raman scattering tomography (PM-SRST).

The interaction between surface-active compounds (SACs) and ciprofloxacin was explored in this study to further understand how variations in alkyl chain lengths of SACs impact the binding activity of ciprofloxacin.

Here, we will show the chemical and spectral changes that occur during the cure of a commercial epoxy.

The field of analytical chemistry is well established. It’s time to develop the field of analytical biology—an emerging discipline that blends various research fields to provide a holistic view of biological phenomena.

Miri Park of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technologies is examining how Raman spectroscopy could aid non-destructive sensing in agricultural science. Recently, Park sat down with Spectroscopy to discuss micro-Raman spectroscopy's role in assessing crop quality, particularly secondary metabolites, across different contexts (in vitro, in vivo, and in situ), while suggesting future research for broader application possibilities.

A recent study out of North-Eastern Hill University in India explores a new method that could aid the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in patients.

A truly innovative approach to Raman spectral analysis is introduced in a newly published Applied Spectroscopy paper, utilizing a dynamic neural network modeling to significantly enhance baseline correction accuracy and offering a paradigm shift in spectral preprocessing.

The use of polarized Raman microscopy to complement the polarized light micrographs of spherulites in polymers reveals much about the orientation behavior of the lamellae in spherulites.

Researchers 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.

An inside look at the fundamentals of Raman microscopy and how Raman can be utilized in chemical imaging and analysis, from its inception to modern applications.

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In a recent study, a team of researchers used Raman spectroscopy to study wood ash glass tessera from Malbork Madonna, revealing two phases detected in tessera for the first time, leucite and pseudowollastonite.