Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy

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Spectroscopy plays a critical role in both macroscopic and microscopic plastics detection, which is the first step in remediation, and also in the commercial replacement of plastics with biodegradable materials. This piece provides tangible examples of efforts being made today, including details on spectral hardware implementation, but more importantly provides proposals to the reader on how they can make a meaningful difference in their own world.

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This review explores the latest advancements in near-infrared (NIR) imaging technology, detailing its diverse applications such as tracking solvent diffusion in polymers, portable analysis systems in pharmaceuticals, high-speed polymer monitoring, and NIR imaging for fish embryo development research.

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Researchers have conducted a preliminary study on the potential use of near-infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy for predicting ice cream mix viscosity. The study highlights the promising performance of NIR spectroscopy and serves as a starting point for further investigations into in situ application of these analytical tools in the ice cream manufacturing process.