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New Advances in Meat Authentication: Spectral Analysis Unlocks Insights into Lamb Diets
January 22nd 2025A recent study published in Meat Science highlighted how visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy, when combined with chemometrics, can differentiate lamb meat based on pasture-finishing durations.
Recent Study Analyzes Microplastics in Seafood on the U.S. West Coast
January 22nd 2025A recent study examines widespread microplastic contamination in key Oregon seafood species, emphasizing the need for coordinated local and global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and protect ecosystems, public health, and cultural traditions.
Reviewing the Impact of 2D-COS on Analyzing Microplastic Impact on the Environment
January 20th 2025A recent review article highlighted how two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) is advancing microplastics research and uncovering their aging processes and interactions with environmental substances.
Best of the Week: Chewing Gum with SERS, Soil Carbon Analysis, Lithium-Ion Battery Research
January 17th 2025Top articles published this week include a Q&A interview that discussed using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to investigate microplastics released from chewing gum and an article about Agilent’s Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA) winners.
An Inside Look at the Fundamentals and Principles of Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy
January 17th 2025Spectroscopy recently sat down with Isao Noda of the University of Delaware and Young Mee Jung of Kangwon National University to talk about the principles of two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) and its key applications.
Innovative Drug Delivery System Enhances Rhein's Bioavailability and Therapeutic Potential
January 16th 2025Researchers from Northern Border University in Saudi Arabia have developed a rhein-loaded self-nano emulsifying drug delivery system (RS-SNEDDS), significantly enhancing the compound's solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic potential, particularly for neurological applications.
Whale Optimization Algorithm Automates Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
January 16th 2025Research led by Changcai Cui have developed a whale optimization algorithm (WOA) to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and automation of spectroscopic ellipsometry data fitting, enabling precise measurements of film thickness and refractive index.
Real-Time Monitoring of Zika Virus Vaccine Production Using NIR Spectroscopy
January 15th 2025Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo have demonstrated the effectiveness of near-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometric models for real-time, precise monitoring of Zika virus-like particle vaccine production.
Agilent Presents Awards to 3 Professors for Lithium-Ion Battery Research
January 15th 2025The Solutions Innovation Research awards were presented to Professor Anders Bentien of Aarhus University, Professor Walter Gössler of the University of Graz, and Professor Gregory Offer of Imperial College London.
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.
New Study on Edible Oil Analysis Integrates FT-NIR and Machine Learning
January 14th 2025A new study published in Food Control introduces an approach for assessing antioxidant levels in edible oils using artificial intelligence and spectroscopy, offering significant potential for improving food quality control.
Advancing Soil Carbon Analysis Post-Wildfire with Spectroscopy and Machine Learning
January 14th 2025Researchers from the University of Oviedo used diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and machine learning (ML) to analyze post-wildfire soil organic carbon fractions, identifying key spectral regions and algorithms for advancing remote sensing applications.
Evaluating Micro- and Nanoplastics from Chewing Gum with SERS
January 13th 2025Cuong Cao from the Institute for Global Food Security at the School of Biological Sciences of Queen’s University in Belfast and his team of researchers conducted a preliminary exploratory study and detected the presence of MPs by automated Raman spectroscopy and subsequently NPs by using nanoparticle-on-film SERS (NPoF SERS) substrate released from chewing gum base plastic, a technique that has potential in screening a varied array of environmental pollutants, as well as a point-of-site tool when coupled with a handheld Raman instrument. Cao spoke to Spectroscopy about this work, and the resulting paper.
Best of the Week: Seed Vigor, Flower Classification, Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy
January 10th 2025Top articles published this week include two peer-reviewed articles that explore optical detection technology for seed vigor and classifying flowers, as well as a profile on Benjamin Manard, who was recognized as the winner of the 2025 Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy.