PITTCON 2011: Elemental Speciation Analysis in the 21st Century

Top articles published this week include a review article on the latest research in agriculture analysis, a peer-reviewed article on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and an interview about using fluorescence spectroscopy in cheese ripening.

The following is a short overview of what SMASH conference attendees can expect at the Mestrelab User Meeting, which will take place on Sunday September 15th at 1:00 pm EST.

Spectroscopic analytical techniques are crucial for the analysis of agricultural products. This review emphasizes the latest advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and X-ray techniques. The applications of these analytical methods in detecting important quality parameters, adulteration, insects and rodent infestation, ripening, and other essential applications are discussed.