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Evaluating Micro- and Nanoplastics from Chewing Gum with SERS
January 13th 2025Cuong Cao from the Institute for Global Food Security at the School of Biological Sciences of Queen’s University in Belfast and his team of researchers conducted a preliminary exploratory study and detected the presence of MPs by automated Raman spectroscopy and subsequently NPs by using nanoparticle-on-film SERS (NPoF SERS) substrate released from chewing gum base plastic, a technique that has potential in screening a varied array of environmental pollutants, as well as a point-of-site tool when coupled with a handheld Raman instrument. Cao spoke to Spectroscopy about this work, and the resulting paper.
SEM/EDX Analysis on Suspected Cigarette Burns in a Forensic Autopsy Case of Child Abuse
September 16th 2024Scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive x-ray (SEM/EDX) spectrometry analysis of cigarette burns on the corpse of a child led to adding child abuse to the charges against the alleged perpetrator.
Miniaturized Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers in Forensic Analytical Science
September 16th 2024The introduction of miniaturized near-infrared (NIR) instruments has transformed the use of technology in the field of forensics. A recent research paper examines the main aspects and provides a comprehensive, critical review of this equipment.
Fuel Forensics Using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometric Approaches
September 16th 2024The Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology of Bundelkhand University (Jhansi, India) has used Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) combined with principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least square regression (PLSR) to investigate adulteration in petroleum products and to design an adulterant profiling method.
Examining the Cheese Ripening Process with Mid-Infrared and Synchronous Fluorescence Spectroscopy
September 3rd 2024A joint French-Canadian study examined the ripening process of commercially popular Comté and cheddar cheeses, which are widely consumed in those countries, utilizing mid-infrared (mid-IR) and synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy (SFS) in their analysis.
Measuring Muscle Oxidation in Athletes with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
September 2nd 2024A recent article authored by scientists from the Institute of Sport and Preventive Medicine, part of the University of Saarland (Saarbrücken, Germany), discusses their investigation of the absolute and relative test-retest reliability of the Moxy Monitor, as well as their investigations into side differences of oxygen saturation at the vastus lateralis muscle of both legs in male cyclists.
An Interview with AES Mid-Career Award Recipient Jason Dwyer
July 25th 2024Jason Dwyer of the University of Rhode Island has been named the recipient of the American Electrophoresis Society’s Mid-Career Award, which honors exceptional contributions to the field of electrophoresis, microfluidics, and related areas by an individual who is currently in the middle of their career.
Exum Instruments and Edge Scientific Partner to Distribute Exum’s LALI-TOF-MS Technology in Canada
May 10th 2024Exum Industries, producers of the first laser ablation laser ionization time of flight mass spectrometer (LALI-TOF-MS), announced a partnership with Edge Scientific to better promote and distribute their products.