Will Wetzel

In the lead up to Earth Day 2025, we revisit an interview conducted with Monica Arienzo that discusses how ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy was used to classify polymers in plastic litter types found in Lake Tahoe back in 2023.

A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A by Dominik Heger and colleagues at Masaryk University reveals that phenol's photophysical properties change significantly when frozen, potentially enabling its breakdown by sunlight in icy environments.

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a novel method using single compound spectra to enhance the transferability and accuracy of Raman spectroscopy models for real-time fermentation monitoring.

Researchers from Gifu Pharmaceutical University and Gifu University Hospital unveil a novel polaprezinc (PLZ) mucoadhesive film designed to replace painful lozenges for cancer patients.

A recent study introduces a new development in cancer research using Raman spectroscopy.

A recent study demonstrated the utility of Raman spectroscopy and machine learning (ML) algorithms to classify plastic types found in waste of electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) streams.

Top articles published this week include an interview about flow imaging microscopy, a news story on fiber optics and electric vehicles, and a recap of a study that explored the use of micro-particle-induced X-ray emission (micro-PIXE) spectroscopy to trace urban and indoor air pollution sources in India.

On April 9th, Marama Labs, a scientific instrument company with offices in Wellington, New Zealand, and Dublin, Ireland, announced in a press release the launch of its new CloudSpec instrument.

A recent study by Southeast University researchers presented a cost-effective, high-accuracy solution for pharmaceutical quality control.

A recent study from Chinese researchers sheds light on protein unfolding and hydration structure dynamics in hydrogels, with implications for drug delivery and biomedical applications.

A new study recently demonstrated how micro-PIXE spectroscopy can effectively trace the elemental sources of air pollution in urban and indoor environments in India.

A new study highlights the potential of Raman spectroscopy for distinguishing between bee and wasp venom-based therapies from different manufacturers.

Researchers in China have developed a lightweight deep learning system for rapid, non-destructive analysis of wheat flour composition.

Researchers in China have developed a rapid, non-destructive Raman spectroscopy method that accurately detects active components in complex drug formulations by combining advanced algorithms to eliminate noise and fluorescence interference.

Researchers have demonstrated that heat treatment significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured TC4 titanium alloy by transforming its microstructure, offering valuable insights for aerospace applications.

Top articles published this week include several interviews with key opinion leaders on various topics including advanced mass spectrometry (MS) technologies in studying diseases, microplastic detection, and interpreting Raman spectra.

A study published in Sustainability by Giuseppe Bonifazi and his team at Sapienza University of Rome demonstrates how short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectroscopy combined with machine learning offers a noninvasive, accurate, and sustainable method for detecting asbestos in various materials.

A new study published utilizes advanced analytical techniques to validate the safety, quality, and health benefits of maifanitum, confirming its suitability for wellness applications.

Recently, we spoke to Tom Metz of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), whose career has focused on molecular measurement science using mass spectrometry (MS).

A new study published in Talanta introduces SYSPECTRAL, a portable multi-spectroscopic system that can conduct non-invasive, in situ chemical analysis of cultural heritage materials by integrating LIBS, LIF, Raman, and reflectance spectroscopy into a single compact device.

Tom Metz of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory spoke with us about his work using about using advanced mass spectrometry (MS) to study Ebola in Sierra Leone in 2015.

A recent study demonstrates that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can be used as a rapid, nondestructive method for accurately assessing sugar cane quality.

In this interview segment, John Richmond and Tom Dearing, both of Thermo Fisher Scientific, discuss the software the MarqMetrix All-In-One Raman Analyzer uses and how it aids in interpreting complex Raman spectra, providing insights into the configurations that the instrument allows for.

Researchers from the Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences have unveiled new insights into the molecular arrangement of the 7HH6 compound’s smectic phases using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy demonstrates that near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a highly accurate and reliable method for authenticating hazelnut cultivars and geographical origins.

Top articles published this week include a long-form video interview from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference, as well as several news articles highlighting studies where spectroscopy is being used to advance space exploration.

In a recent study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, a team of researchers from several Spain and Portugal universities and institutions (Rovira i Virgili University, Universitat de Barcelona, University of Porto, and Institut d'Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV) assessed microplastic (MP) contamination along the Mediterranean coastline.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a global leader in scientific solutions, announced in a press release that they have secured a Technology Alliance Agreement with the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging (CZ Imaging Institute).

In this interview segment, John Richmond and Tom Dearing of Thermo Fisher Scientific explain how Raman spectroscopy is used in the MarqMetrix All-In-One Raman Analyzer, as well as the challenges faced when using Raman spectroscopy in process environments.

Researchers develop a rapid method for measuring calcium and magnesium in surface water accurately.