Featured Products August 2006
Featured products from the spectroscopy industry.
DNA analysis accessory
Thermo Electron's nanoCell accessory is designed for use with the company's UV-vis spectrophotometers. According to the company, the accessory features submicroliter analysis capabilities for DNA and protein analysis using minute sample volumes. The cuvette-shaped accessory offers interchangeable 1- and 0.2-mm measurement pathlengths and fits into a standard 1-cm cuvette holder for small-volume measurements. Applications include wavelength scanning, multiple fixed wavelength measurements, and kinetics reaction assays. Thermo Electron, Waltham, MA;
www.thermo.com
PDA spectrophotometer
The U-0080D photodiode array spectrophotometer from Hitachi is designed for biotechnology laboratories. It features standard DNA?RNA analysis software. According to the company, the instrument can scan the entire wavelength range in 0.05 s and can analyze trace amounts as low as 1 µL. Hitachi High Technologies America, San Jose, CA; www.hitachi-hta.com
Smart Optical Sensors for Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles
April 8th 2025A recent review in Energies explores the latest advancements in sensor applications for electric vehicle (EV) thermal management systems. The study, authored by Anyu Cheng, Yi Xin, Hang Wu, Lixin Yang, and Banghuai Deng from Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, along with industry partners, examines how advanced optical sensors improve the efficiency, safety, and longevity of EVs.
Fiber Optics and Neural Networks Transform Vehicle Sensing and Road Safety
April 7th 2025A cutting-edge fiber optic sensing system, developed by researchers at Tongji University, leverages neural networks to classify vehicles with unprecedented accuracy. The system’s innovative design uses spectroscopic and optical sensor technologies to provide critical data for road maintenance and traffic management.
New Spectroscopy Method Shows Promise for Detecting Olive Oil Fraud
November 12th 2024Researchers from the University of Cordoba have validated a novel spectroscopy technique to help distinguish between extra virgin and virgin olive oils. This approach could support existing panel-based tests, which are often slow, costly, and subjective, by providing a faster, non-destructive screening option.
Unlocking Catalytic Insights with UV–vis–NIR Absorption Spectroscopy
October 21st 2024A new review highlights the use of ultraviolet–visible–near infrared (UV–vis–NIR) absorption spectroscopy in studying catalytic processes. The research discusses how this technique uncovers reaction mechanisms, structural properties, and reaction kinetics, particularly in heterogeneous and photocatalysis, and explores its potential for broader applications.
