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Bo Li

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Technological Analysis of Glazed Tiles Unearthed from Bao’ensi in Nanjing

UV-Vis-NIR can be used to understand how ancient buildings were constructed. Here, a UV-Vis-NIR and EDXRF spectrophotometer were used to analyze glazed tiles that comprised a historical site built in Ancient China.


Su Bi-quan

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Detection of Trace Tin(II) by Salicylfluoroketone Complex Fluorescence Method

A complex fluorescence method utilizing the Sn(II)-salicylfluorescein (SAF)-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTMAB) system demonstrated effective detection of Sn(II) with a linear relationship between its concentration and fluorescence intensity, along with successful application in various sample matrices with high recovery rates.


Muhua Liu

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Identifying Doxycycline Hydrochloride and Tylosin in Chicken Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

An increasing number of antibiotic residue problems in food have emerged around the world. We examine how SERS is used to identify antibiotic residues in chicken, focusing on doxycycline hydrochloride and tylosin.


Vincent Motto-Ros

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LIBS Imaging Is Entering the Clinic as a New Diagnostic Tool

Great 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.


Caroline Hroncich

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NMR-Based Chemometric Approaches for Vegetable Oil Quality Evaluation

This explainer video highlights how nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is being used to improve the evaluation of vegetable oil quality.


Susanne Pahlow

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Understanding the Limits of the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert Law

The 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.


Larry McDermott

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Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Model Lifecycle Management

The accuracy of prediction models based on spectroscopic measurements can be influenced by a variety of factors, including aging equipment. Continuous monitoring is key to managing the PAT model lifecycle and ensuring that changes over time do not negatively affect prediction model performance.


Lin Sun

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Model for Retrieving Leaf Chlorophyll Using the Wavelet Analysis Algorithm with the Prospect Radiative Transfer Model and Vis-NIR Spectra

Spectral reflectance is a non-destructive method that is applicable to remote sensing and may be used to measure the chlorophyll content in a crop, which indicates the photosynthetic capacity, growth cycles, and degrees of stress (such as disease, insect infestation, and heavy metal stress) on plant ecosystems. This vis-NIR spectral reflectance method measures leaf chlorophyll using a wavelet analysis algorithm approach.


Wesam Bachir

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Effect of Tissue Optical Properties on the Fluorescence of BODIPY Derivative as a Photosensitizer for Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy is widely used as an established biomedical optical modality for the conservative treatment of tumors. This work investigates laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy of the emerging photodynamic photosensitizer BODIPY-520 in turbid media.


Li Yong

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Synthesis of Differently Sized Gold Nanoparticles for SERS Applications in the Detection of Malachite Green

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), using gold nanoparticles, is useful for detection of low-levels of many analytes, including the water pollutant malachite green (MG).


Liangbao Yang

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Synthesis of Differently Sized Gold Nanoparticles for SERS Applications in the Detection of Malachite Green

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), using gold nanoparticles, is useful for detection of low-levels of many analytes, including the water pollutant malachite green (MG).


Ming Ai

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Authenticity Identification of Panax notoginseng by Terahertz Spectroscopy Combined with LS-SVM

In this article, it is explored whether THz-TDS combined with LS-SVM can be used to effectively identify the authenticity of Panax notoginseng, a traditional Chinese medicine.


Gang Hu

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Using Information-Based Classifications to Distinguish Characteristics of Raw Agricultural Materials by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Traditional qualitative analysis of agricultural materials using near-infrared spectroscopy can be improved using information-based classification methods, such as projection based on principal components and the Fisher criterion (PPF).


Miriam Böhmler

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Microparticle in Focus

High-resolution measurements of particles are of great interest in many fields of application. With ParticleScout, WITec has developed a tool that makes it possible to find, classify, and identify particles automatically.


Xianji Ma

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Spectrophotometric Determination of Thiosulfate in Desulfurization Solutions by Decoloration of Methylene Blue

To 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.


Technobis Crystallization Systems

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Tracking Polymorphic Changes Using Non-Invasive Analysis

By utilizing the Crystalline device coupled with a Tornado Raman spectrometer, it is possible to monitor and track polymorphism and morphology at low working volumes.


Tetsushi Sakai

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ICP-MS Configuration and Optimization for Successful Routine Analysis of Undiluted Seawater

ICP-MS is increasingly being used to analyze complex matrices, but an ICP-MS instrument optimized for the highest sensitivity may not have the sufficient matrix tolerance to analyze high-salt samples. We describe a method to optimize plasma robustness and interference control for accurate, routine analysis of critical trace elements in undiluted seawater.


Sebastiano Pantò

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Comprehensive Gas Chromatography Coupled to Simultaneous Dual Detection (TOF-MS/FID) as a Confirmatory Method for MOSH and MOAH Determination in Food

Food contamination from mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSHs) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAHs) is problematic and requires a sensitive analytical technique. These contaminants were analyzed using GC×GC with flame ionization detection (FID) and time-of-flight–MS (TOF–MS) parallel dual detection. The method provides enhanced chromatographic separation, along with the full mass spectra information, and overcomes difficult interferences, resulting in reduction of false positives over conventional GC–MS methods.


James Minadeo

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MidIR Testing Reveals Supply Chain Mismanagement

This article shows the benefits and ease with which mid-infrared testing can reveal supply change mismanagement events and help to quickly identify and correct mishaps.


Lu Yang

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Preparation and Spectral Properties of MgAl2O4: Tb3+ Phosphor

A look at how the spectral properties single-phase green emission phosphor make it suitable for near-UV light-emitting diode (NUV-LED) applications.


Xu-Mei Fu

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A Novel High Selectivity Fluorimetric and Colorimetric Probe Based on Rhodamine B Hydrazide Derivatives for Detecting Hg2+ in Aqueous Media

A simple colorimetric and fluorescent dual-channel chemosensor was designed and synthesized to identify Hg2+ in an aqueous solution with demonstrated high selectivity and sensitivity.


Mun Seok Jeong

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Evolution and Future of Raman Spectroscopy: Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

In celebration of Spectroscopy’s 35th Anniversary, leading spectroscopists discuss important issues and challenges in analytical spectroscopy.


C. Fabre

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High-Resolution High-Speed LIBS Microscopy

The 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.


Yuan Wang

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Deep Learning Classification of Grassland Desertification in China via Low-Altitude UAV Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

In this study, we propose a low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hyperspectral visible near-infrared (vis-NIR) remote sensing hardware platform, which combines efficiency and accuracy for high-precision remote sensing-based ecological surveys and statistical data collection on grassland desertification.


Spectroscopy Staff

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New Method Predicts Pesticide Toxicity to Humans and Environment

In a recent study, researchers from China investigated the effects of incorporating environmental markers into toxicity prediction models.


Greg Gilleland

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Analysis of Elements in Snack Foods: A Closer Look at Pepperoni, Rice Noodles, Frozen Dinners, and Pizza

Software tools for ICP-MS and ICP-OES can help analysts to simplify method setup and reduce the potential for errors.


Dongdong Gui

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Enhanced Raman and Mid-Infrared Spectroscopic Discrimination of Geographical Origin of Rice by Data Mining and Data Fusion

The application of data mining combined with data fusion of Raman and mid- infrared spectra was studied to improve discrimination ability for modeling the geographical origins of rice.


Olivia Wade

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Characterization of Street Drugs Using Handheld Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy

Handheld FT-Raman spectroscopy can complement GC–MS and IR in characterizing street drugs.


Na Zheng

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Determining Chromium, Iron, and Nickel in a Nickel-Based Alloy by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Accurate 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.


Lucie Sancey

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LIBS Imaging Is Entering the Clinic as a New Diagnostic Tool

Great 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.