Whether used for traditional applications such as identifying counterfeit pharmaceuticals or in some of the more glamorous "CSI-type" forensic applications such as ink analysis, FT-IR technology continues to occupy a large and important space in the field of spectroscopy.
Whether used for traditional applications such as identifying counterfeit pharmaceuticals or in some of the more glamorous "CSI-type" forensic applications such as ink analysis, FT-IR technology continues to occupy a large and important space in the field of spectroscopy. And the fact that many are of the opinion that FT-IR may be nearing maturity can only bode well for its future, as the history of other mature technologies such as gas chromatography attests — being an industry standard for decades to come is good for business, to say the least.
David Walsh
Here in this supplement, Spectroscopy has assembled a collection of some of the newest and most cutting-edge applications of FT-IR spectroscopy in the field today, from thought leaders across the industry. In addition to the applications mentioned above, readers will find research on FT-IR used in the semiconductor industry, FT-IR for polymer research, and more.
In an uncertain marketplace, reliable and established techniques and instrumentation will always thrive, and FT-IR certainly fits this definition. And with application in massive markets such as the pharmaceutical industry and emerging, cutting-edge markets such as forensics, the future is even brighter. Readers can look for more on FT-IR in the September edition of Spectroscopy's e-newsletter, "The Wavelength," as that month's issue is dedicated to this technique. And as always, look for more FT-IR research in the pages of Spectroscopy in the coming months.
Enjoy the issue.
David Walsh
Editor-in-Chief
Best of the Week: Cancer Biomarkers and Screening, Raman for Hematology Diagnostics
November 8th 2024Top articles published this week include an interview with Landulfo Silveira Jr., an article about using Raman spectroscopy in hematology, and a recap of a recent study that used infrared (IR) spectroscopy to screen for cancer.
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Sheds Light on Charge Transfer in Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 7th 2024Researchers at Bilkent University and Sabancı University, led by Burak Ülgüt, have advanced the understanding of charge transfer processes in lithium batteries by employing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with varied parameters, revealing critical insights into battery performance and kinetics.
New Study Highlights Abnormal Connectivity in Prefrontal Cortex of MCI Patients
November 6th 2024A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Wenyu Jiang and colleagues in China found that patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibit abnormal functional connectivity in the right prefrontal cortex as revealed by fNIRS, highlighting potential cognitive implications and the protective role of education.
Detecting Cancer Biomarkers in Canines: An Interview with Landulfo Silveira Jr.
November 5th 2024Spectroscopy sat down with Landulfo Silveira Jr. of Universidade Anhembi Morumbi-UAM and Center for Innovation, Technology and Education-CITÉ (São Paulo, Brazil) to talk about his team’s latest research using Raman spectroscopy to detect biomarkers of cancer in canine sera.