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Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy

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May 1st 2006
Ecdysterone Determination of Niuxi by Near-Infrared Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy

Here the authors determine the content of ecdsterone in the Chinese herb Niuxi using near-infrared diffuse reflection spectroscopy and the partial least squares correlation. Compared to existing methods, they contend that their approach is easier, quicker, cheaper, and less environmentally harmful.

April 1st 2006

NIR Versus Mid-IR: How to Choose

March 1st 2006

From Laboratory Technique to Process Gas Sensor: The Maturation of Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

February 1st 2005

Monitoring API Drying Operations with NIR (PDF)

January 2nd 2005

Near-Infrared Chemical Imaging and the PAT Initiative (PDF)

Using NIR Spectroscopy as an Integrated PAT Tool (PDF)

This article summarizes recent efforts by the Duquesne University Center for Pharmaceutical Technology to develop and validate a PAT method using NIR spectroscopy for the on-line prediction of tablet hardness and active pharmaceutical ingredient content.

Using NIR Spectroscopy as an Integrated PAT Tool (PDF)

Spectroscopy

This article summarizes recent efforts by the Duquesne University Center for Pharmaceutical Technology to develop and validate a PAT method using NIR spectroscopy for the on-line prediction of tablet hardness and active pharmaceutical ingredient content.

Pharmaceutical Industry Embraces NIR Technology (PDF)

Spectroscopy

Near-infrared spectroscopy moves into warehouses to check incoming drug substances, excipients, and packaging materials, and onto the production floor to monitor characteristics such as blend uniformity, moisture content, and dissolution rate.