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Revealing the Ancient Secrets of Chinese Swamp Cypress Using Cutting-Edge Pyrolysis Technology
November 18th 2024A study published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis by Yuanwen Kuang and colleagues used advanced pyrolysis techniques to reveal the preservation and chemical transformations of 2,000-year-old Chinese swamp cypress wood, offering valuable insights for archaeological conservation and environmental reconstructions.
Best of the Week: Olive Oil, Young Scientist Award, The Future of Forensic Analysis
November 15th 2024Top articles published this week include highlights from the recently released “The Future of Forensic Analysis,” articles about detecting olive oil fraud, and an announcement from 3M regarding the winner of their Young Scientist competition.
New Study Reveals How NASA’s Perseverance Rover Uses LIBS for Precise Mars Rock Analysis
November 12th 2024NASA’s Perseverance rover is collecting valuable information for scientists back on Earth. A recent study explored how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is being used to analyze the Martian surface.
Young Scientist Awardee Uses Spectrophotometry and AI for Pesticide Detection Tool
November 11th 2024Sirish Subash is the winner of the Young Scientist Award, presented by 3M and Discovery education. His work incorporates spectrophotometry, a nondestructive method that measures the light of various wavelengths that is reflected off fruits and vegetables.
New Magnetic Flow Device Speeds Up Detection of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast in Fermentation
November 11th 2024Researchers at Henan Agricultural University have developed a multi-channel magnetic flow device combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for the rapid and precise isolation, identification, and quantification of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, revolutionizing quality control in fermented food production.
Best of the Week: Cancer Biomarkers and Screening, Raman for Hematology Diagnostics
November 8th 2024Top articles published this week include an interview with Landulfo Silveira Jr., an article about using Raman spectroscopy in hematology, and a recap of a recent study that used infrared (IR) spectroscopy to screen for cancer.
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Sheds Light on Charge Transfer in Lithium-Ion Batteries
November 7th 2024Researchers at Bilkent University and Sabancı University, led by Burak Ülgüt, have advanced the understanding of charge transfer processes in lithium batteries by employing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with varied parameters, revealing critical insights into battery performance and kinetics.
Breakthrough Raman Spectroscopy Study Reveals Key to Advanced PFAS Detection
November 6th 2024Researchers from Sichuan University and the University of Georgia have developed an advanced method combining Raman spectroscopy and chemometric analysis to effectively identify and distinguish between various PFAS compounds, improving detection and environmental monitoring capabilities.
New Study Highlights Abnormal Connectivity in Prefrontal Cortex of MCI Patients
November 6th 2024A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Wenyu Jiang and colleagues in China found that patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibit abnormal functional connectivity in the right prefrontal cortex as revealed by fNIRS, highlighting potential cognitive implications and the protective role of education.
Detecting Cancer Biomarkers in Canines: An Interview with Landulfo Silveira Jr.
November 5th 2024Spectroscopy sat down with Landulfo Silveira Jr. of Universidade Anhembi Morumbi-UAM and Center for Innovation, Technology and Education-CITÉ (São Paulo, Brazil) to talk about his team’s latest research using Raman spectroscopy to detect biomarkers of cancer in canine sera.
Best of the Week: NIR Spectrometers, Wildlife Crimes, Mentorship in Spectroscopy
November 1st 2024Top articles published this week include a SciX interview about mentorship, a feature article on wildlife crime, and a news article highlighting a new near-infrared (NIR) transient absorption spectrometer.
New Spectroscopic Techniques Offer Breakthrough in Analyzing Ancient Chinese Wall Paintings
October 29th 2024This new study examines how spectroscopic techniques, such as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR), ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, were used to analyze the pigments in ancient Chinese wall paintings.
Best of the Week: SciX 2024, Environmental Analysis, Advancing Forensic Science
October 25th 2024Top articles published this week include insights into machine learning and chemometrics presented at the SciX Conference, a compilation of recent studies in environmental analysis, and a news article highlighting the latest research in mineral classification.