Miniature NIR Spectrometers: Designed for Harsh Environments

Analyze battery materials with precision using particle size and shape analysis alongside Raman spectroscopy to reveal structure, composition, and performance insights.

An interview with Charles Wilkins, the winner of the 2013 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Chemical Instrumentation, sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company.

Researchers from Gifu Pharmaceutical University and Gifu University Hospital unveil a novel polaprezinc (PLZ) mucoadhesive film designed to replace painful lozenges for cancer patients.

In this "Icons of Spectroscopy" column, executive editor Jerome Workman Jr. details how Karl H. Norris has impacted the analysis of food, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals over six decades. His pioneering work in optical analysis methods including his development and refinement of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has transformed analysis technology. This Part I article of a two-part series introduces Norris’ contributions to NIR.

With intensifying global concerns surrounding water quality, explore the benefits of UV spectroscopy for water quality management, including real-time monitoring.

A new study by researchers from Palo Alto Research Center (PARC, a Xerox Company) and LG Chem Power presents a novel method for real-time battery monitoring using embedded fiber-optic sensors. This approach enhances state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) estimations, potentially improving the efficiency and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (xEVs).