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A MATLAB Application for Calculation of Cell Pathlength in Absorption Transmission Infrared SpectroscopyReliable quantitative FT-IR measurements require that the pathlength be known to within 1%. Pathlength estimations based on nominal spacer thickness are not reliable and require that the actual pathlength be measured for accurate data. We demonstrate how.
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Rapid Quantitative Method in the Determination of Total Flavonoids in Tibetan Medicine Meconopsis integrifolia (Maxim.) Franch. from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Near Infrared SpectroscopyThis study aimed to establish a fast, accurate method for quality evaluation of herbal medicine using NIR and chemometrics with ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-vis) as a standard method to determine the total flavonoids content.
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Novel LC–MS/MS Method with a Dual ESI and APCI Ion Source for Analysis of California-Regulated Pesticides and Mycotoxins in Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil Cannabis TincturesAnalysis of 66 pesticides and 5 mycotoxins regulated by the State of California in cannabis tinctures were analyzed using LC–MS/MS with an ESI source, and LC–MS/MS with an APCI source. A simple, fast, and cheap acetonitrile solvent extraction method was used for sample preparation for good recovery and high throughput, and internal standards were used to compensate for ion suppression effects from the hydrophobic matrix.
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LIBS Imaging Is Entering the Clinic as a New Diagnostic ToolGreat interest has recently aroused in the study of the dysregulation of chemical elements within tissues. Information about the distribution of elements in biological tissues can contribute to a more complete medical diagnosis, and can guide therapeutic procedures for many pathologies.
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In situ Raman Spectroscopy Monitors the Corrosion of Mild Steel in a Salt Fog ChamberIn this study, in situ Raman spectroscopy was used to detect the formation, growth, and evolution of corrosion inside a salt fog chamber. These results pave the way for monitoring the real-time observation of corrosion on metal surfaces.
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Analysis of Unlabeled Sibutramine in Dietary Supplements Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) with Handheld DevicesThis article discusses how FT-IR and SERS is being used to detect counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs.
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Identification and Classification of Degradation-Indicator Grass Species in a Desertified Steppe Based on HSI-UAVUtilizing a low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a hyperspectral remote-sensing system can identify key grass species indicating grassland degradation, developing an ASI index and classification rules and leveraging spectral differences and plant senescence reflectance to effectively monitor and evaluate grassland conditions and degradation.
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Optical Constants of Mixed Crude Oil in Visible Waveband Based on the Double-Thickness Transmittance MethodTo study the optical properties of mixed crude oil, the optical constants of samples consisting of two crude oils mixed in different proportions were obtained by the double-thickness transmittance method based on transmittance spectra.
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Synthesis of Differently Sized Gold Nanoparticles for SERS Applications in the Detection of Malachite GreenSurface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), using gold nanoparticles, is useful for detection of low-levels of many analytes, including the water pollutant malachite green (MG).
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Raman and Phase Shifting Interferometry (PSI) Study of Tear/Fold Structure on Transferred GrapheneSupported by the PSI method, Raman spectroscopy has the capability to analyze the surface structure of nanomaterials, such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD), semiconductors, nanomaterials, and so on.
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Inversion of Low-Grade Copper Mining Areas Based on Spectral Information and Remote Sensing Data Using Vis-NIRDepletion of modern mineral resources due to continuous exploitation and utilization makes it economically necessary to quickly identify the locate sources of low-grade ore. Here, we propose a vis-NIR remote sensing method to determine copper content in mining areas as well as to measure the environmental impact of surface mining methods.
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Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) with Cold Electron Ionization (EI): Bridging the Gap Between GC–MS and LC–MSGas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) with cold electron ionization (EI) is based on interfacing the GC and MS instruments with supersonic molecular beams (SMB) along with electron ionization of vibrationally cold sample compounds in SMB in a fly-through ion source (hence the name cold EI). GC–MS with cold EI improves all the central performance aspects of GC–MS. These aspects include enhanced molecular ions, improved sample identification, an extended range of compounds amenable for analysis, uniform response to all analytes, faster analysis, greater selectivity, and lower detection limits. In GC–MS with cold EI, the GC elution temperatures can be significantly lowered by reducing the column length and increasing the carrier gas flow rate. Furthermore, the injector temperature can be reduced using a high column flow rate, and sample degradation at the cold EI fly-through ion source is eliminated. Thus, a greater range of thermally labile and low volatility compounds can be analyzed. The extension of the range of compounds and applications amenable for analysis is the most important benefit of cold EI that bridges the gap with LC–MS. Several examples of GC–MS with cold EI applications are discussed including cannabinoids analysis, synthetic organic compounds analysis, and lipids in blood analysis for medical diagnostics.
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Determining Chromium, Iron, and Nickel in a Nickel-Based Alloy by X-ray Fluorescence SpectroscopyAccurate determination of the elemental composition of nickel-based alloys is essential, given their use in high-performance equipment. This XRF technique enables rapid and nondestructive detection, as an alternative to existing approaches.
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Soil Organic Matter Estimation Modeling Using Fractal Feature of Soil for vis-NIR Hyperspectral ImagingA novel intelligent inversion model integrating multiscale fractal analysis, PCA, and machine learning techniques (RF and SVM) was devised to accurately estimate soil organic matter (SOM) using hyperspectral data.
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High-Resolution High-Speed LIBS MicroscopyThe use of high-resolution LIBS imaging requires the reduction of acquisition time. The authors describe a new developed system that accomplishes this goal and can be used in various applications where elemental composition and elemental distribution analysis is required.
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Analysis of Elements in Snack Foods: A Closer Look at Pepperoni, Rice Noodles, Frozen Dinners, and PizzaSoftware tools for ICP-MS and ICP-OES can help analysts to simplify method setup and reduce the potential for errors.
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Multicollector ICP-MS and Isotope MetallomicsAlthough not as widespread in terms of units used worldwide as quadrupole-based inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) equipment, also multicollector ICP-MS (MC-ICP-MS) instrumentation has revolutionized many fields.
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Prediction of the Harvest Time of Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes Using Near-Infrared SpectroscopyThe results in this study indicate that NIR spectroscopy is a potentially promising approach for the rapid identification of different harvest times of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and the proposed technique is helpful for the prediction of ripened and over-ripened Cabernet Sauvignon grapes during the harvest time.
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Raman Spectroscopy as a Tool for the Quantitative Estimation of Chromium Aluminum Oxide Content in ChromiteRaman measurements of chromite minerals demonstrated that chromium content could be accurately determined, supporting a possible application of portable Raman devices on Earth or in space for mineral analysis of asteroids and planets.
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QTRam for Content Uniformity Analysis of Low-Dose Pharmaceutical TabletsCompressed tablet is the most common form of orally administered drug. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapter <905> requires that dosage uniformity of such products containing less than 25 mg or less than 25% active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) by weight must be analyzed for content uniformity, which is based on the assay of each API in a number of individual dosage units.
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Spectrophotometric Determination of Thiosulfate in Desulfurization Solutions by Decoloration of Methylene BlueTo ensure the stable operation of fuel plant desulfurization systems, it is critical to maintain the content of thiosulfate within an appropriate range. This new method for thiosulfate determination is highly sensitive and easy to perform.
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Understanding the Limits of the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert LawThe Bouguer-Beer-Lambert law has its limitations and it doesn't always properly reflect the physical phenomena at play. This article examines the law's limitations.
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Nontargeted Screening as an Essential Tool for Drinking Water Quality MonitoringLiquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC–HRMS) is used in combination with a comprehensive data analysis workflow to screen water samples for potentially hazardous transformation products from organic micropollutants to determine the efficacy of different water treatment methods.
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Using an Innovative Mass Spectrometer and Non-Matrix–Matched Reference Materials to Quantify Composition of Metal Disks and PowdersLaser ablation laser ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LALI-TOF-MS) can quantify elemental constituents without the need for matrix-matching, making it attractive for metals testing, particularly for additive manufacturing.
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Investigating a Laser-Induced Titanium Plasma Under an Applied Static Electric FieldWe investigate the effect of an applied electric field on the laser-induced titanium plasma for laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for the purpose of assessing electron density with respect to laser energy.
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QTRam for Content Uniformity Analysis of Low-Dose Pharmaceutical TabletsCompressed tablet is the most common form of orally administered drug. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapter <905> requires that dosage uniformity of such products containing less than 25 mg or less than 25% active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) by weight must be analyzed for content uniformity, which is based on the assay of each API in a number of individual dosage units.
