CETAC Technologies
Micro-Raman Spectroscopy to Detect Microplastic Pollution in the Zarafshan River
February 6th 2025A new study published in Green Analytical Chemistry reveals significant microplastic pollution in Uzbekistan’s Zarafshan River, highlighting regional differences, industrial contributions, and the urgent need for improved monitoring and mitigation strategies.
Glucose Monitoring for Diabetes Using Non-Invasive Raman Spectroscopy
February 5th 2025Researchers at the Institute of Photonics and Photon-Technology, Northwest University, China, have described a non-invasive method for monitoring blood glucose using Raman spectroscopy. Their study, published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, explores the technique’s effectiveness in both animal models and human subjects, showing promise for future clinical applications.
Advancing Zebrafish Research: FT-IR Imaging Sheds Light on Tissue Preservation in Zebrafish
February 5th 2025Researchers at the University of Lublin and the Medical University of Lublin have demonstrated the first application of FT-IR imaging in zebrafish larvae, revealing that frozen samples better preserve tissue structure than chemical fixation.
Spectroscopy and GPC to Evaluate Dissolved Organic Matter
February 4th 2025In a new study, a team of scientists used gel permeation chromatography, three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy to assess road runoff from drinking water treatment plants to evaluate the method' capacity for removing dissolved organic matter (DOM).