Pharmaceutical Research with Topographic Confocal Raman Imaging
The application note gives an overview of several pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug systems investigated by topographic confocal Raman imaging which facilitates accurate chemical characterization of even rough and inclined samples.
Illuminating Robotics and the Role of Optical Sensors in Continuum Robots
March 19th 2025A recent review published in Sensors explores the dynamic field of continuum robotics, with a particular focus on the advances in optical sensing technologies. The study, led by researchers from the Technical University of Košice and the University of Texas at Austin, highlights the dominance of optical fiber sensors in tracking robotic shape perception and environmental interactions, demonstrating spectroscopic applications and future potential.
Assessing Milk Protein Stability Using ATR-FT-IR Spectroscopy
March 18th 2025A study published in the International Journal of Dairy Technology by lead author Mark A. Fenelon and his team at Teagasc Food Research Centre and University College Dublin demonstrates that ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy can effectively monitor heat-induced structural changes in milk proteins and colloidal calcium phosphate, offering valuable insights for optimizing dairy product stability and quality.
