Portable Raman spectrometer
The i-Raman Prime portable Raman spectrometer from B&W Tek is designed as a high throughput integrated system with an embedded tablet computer and fiber optic probe sampling. According to the company, the spectrometer provides real-time quantitation and identification capabilities, and a combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution, measuring from 150 cm-1 to 3400 cm-1, in a mobile design.
B&W Tek, LLC, Newark, DE https://bwtek.com/
Breakthrough in Amino Acid Differentiation with Enhanced Raman Technology
October 8th 2024Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Technology have developed a leading-edge method using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to accurately differentiate between amino acid enantiomers. This breakthrough could revolutionize applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, disease diagnosis, and quality control of chiral compounds.
Next-Gen Mineral Identification: Fusing LIBS and Raman Spectroscopy with Machine Learning
September 17th 2024A pioneering study integrates laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) with Raman spectroscopy (RS) and applies machine learning (ML) to achieve exceptional accuracy in mineral identification. The combined approach not only leverages the strengths of both techniques but also enhances classification precision, achieving up to 98.4% accuracy.
Real-Time Monitoring of Spike Protein Purification Using Raman and NIR Spectroscopy
August 26th 2024Researchers at Budapest University of Technology and Economics have developed a novel method for real-time monitoring of the protein purification process using Raman and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. Their study compares the effectiveness of these two spectroscopic techniques in tracking the removal of imidazole, a process-related impurity, during the purification of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein's receptor-binding domain (RBD).
New Fiber-Dispersive Raman Spectrometer Breaks Ground in Spaceborne Biomarker Detection
August 21st 2024Researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed a cutting-edge fiber-dispersive Raman spectrometer (FDRS) capable of detecting low-density biological matter in space. By combining a single-photon detector with a dispersive optical fiber element, the team achieved a breakthrough in in-situ Raman spectroscopy, promising unprecedented sensitivity and reliability in the search for extraterrestrial rudimentary life.
Revealing the Depths: Comparing SORS and Micro-SORS for Subsurface Material Analysis
August 15th 2024A recent study explores the strengths and limitations of spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) and micro-SORS, offering new insights into their applications for non-invasive subsurface material analysis. The findings provide valuable guidelines for choosing between these techniques based on sample characteristics and analytical needs.
