Advancements in Measuring Europium Isotopic Composition Revealed
May 24th 2023A team of French researchers has developed a high-precision method for measuring the isotopic composition of europium (Eu) using multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS), shedding details on the isotopic systematics of this element in geological samples.
New Study Challenges Diagnostic Tool for Fluorescence Analysis of Complex Samples
May 23rd 2023A researcher team questions the effectiveness of core consistency as a diagnostic tool in fluorescence analysis of complex samples. This new study suggests the need for alternative methods to accurately determine model complexity in such analyses.
Optimizing SERS DNA Sensors: Impact of Sandwich-Type Construction and Plasmonic Metal Revealed
May 15th 2023Researchers explore the impact of sandwich-type DNA construction and plasmonic metal on the signal generated by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) DNA sensors, giving insight on optimization strategies for improved detection.
New Fluorescent Probe Developed for Detecting Aluminum (Al3+) Ions
May 12th 2023A new fluorescent probe designed and synthesized by researchers can effectively and selectively detect Al3+ ions through the coexistence of photo-induced electron transfer (PET) and twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) mechanisms.
Previewing the Biomedical Raman Imaging 2023 Conference
May 11th 2023Biomedical Raman imaging is growing in the biomedical space, where technical advances and new information processing tools and techniques aim to propel the field into the future. An upcoming conference in Atlanta, Georgia, will explore these developments while bringing scientists in this field together.
Raman Imaging Techniques Compared for Analysis of Zirconium Oxide Layer
May 10th 2023The article discusses a comparison of Raman imaging assessment methods for phase determination and stress analysis of zirconium oxide layers and their application in the development of zirconium alloys, especially for nuclear applications.
Scientists Study Bichromophores for Potential Applications in Multiphoton Absorbers
May 10th 2023The study investigated the effects of symmetry relaxation on one- and two-photon absorption spectra of two bichromophore systems based on difluoroborate core linked by biphenylene or bianthracene moieties, and found that deviations from planarity of building blocks ensure maximum values of two-photon transition strengths.
Exploring the Binding Characteristics of Entrectinib with Bovine Serum Albumin
May 9th 2023A recent study explored the binding characteristics of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor entrectinib with bovine serum albumin through multi-spectral analysis and theoretical calculations, revealing the factors affecting the stability of the ENB-BSA complex and potential ways to enhance the efficacy of ENB.
New Technique Allows for More Accurate Geochronology Dating of Geological Systems
May 9th 2023A new study details the successful application of in situ LA-ICP-MS/MS Lu–Hf dating technique to Paleozoic-Precambrian xenotime, apatite and garnet. The study provides a more effective method for accurate age determination of samples with complex temporal records or lack of traditional U-rich accessory minerals.