July 2021

Using confocal Raman imaging and other advanced measurement techniques, we study the localized strain characteristics of tungsten diselenide (WSe2), an important nanomaterial used for optoelectronic device applications.

A recent investigation found dangerous levels of heavy metals in commercial baby foods. Tighter scrutiny and regulations are needed.

Phosphogypsum can be used as an intermediary material to produce cement clinker. To monitor the quality of phosphogypsum cement, a novel molecular layer deposition X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis method using a glass frit was developed.

In our annual presentation of trends in X-ray analysis, experts in the field provide updates on recent developments in X-ray analysis, focusing on the technique and relevant applications.

Polymers contain practically every infrared functional group imaginable. Now that we understand infrared functional groups from previous articles, it is time to look at the spectra of polymers in greater detail.

The “selective fluorescence quenching effects” of Fe3+ ions on carbon dots are examined to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the interactions of metal ions with a variety of fluorescent materials.