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New Method for Interpreting Raman Spectroscopy Data in Biological Samples
May 2nd 2023Researchers have developed a new method for analyzing Raman spectroscopy data in biological samples using group- and basis-restricted non-negative matrix factorization (GBR-NMF) framework, providing a promising approach for interpreting Raman spectroscopy data in biological samples.
Modeling the Structure, Vibrational, and UV-vis Absorbance Spectra of the Rubrofusarin Molecule
May 1st 2023Scientists have conducted a theoretical study on the rubrofusarin molecule, analyzing its structure, vibrational and UV-vis absorbance spectra, and discussing the impact of solvents on its properties, with implications for understanding the characteristics of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), a fungal disease that affects cereal crops.
Factor Analysis of SERS Spectra Sheds Light on Changes in Ag Nanoparticle Systems
May 1st 2023Factor analysis (FA) of the time series of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra was used to reveal changes in water arrangement and surface plasmon extinction (SPE) in silver nanoparticle systems, which could help to interpret SERS results more accurately.
New LIBS Technique Allows for Identification of Materials in Oil Paintings
April 26th 2023Scientists have demonstrated LIBS stratigraphy to identify the chemical composition and pigments of small fragments from two oil paintings by Bellini and Brughi, with the results providing important information for conservation and restoration purposes.
New SERS Protocol Developed for Rapid and Ultrasensitive Detection of Drug Additives in Aquaculture
April 26th 2023Scientists have developed a solution-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) protocol using polystyrene sulfonate modified gold nanobipyramids (PSS-Au BPs) for the detection of cationic dye molecules in aquaculture.
New Method for Detecting Inorganic Chromium in Environmental Water Samples
April 25th 2023Detecting inorganic chromium in water requires a more efficient approach than the current methods. In a recent study, researchers proposed a methodology for detecting inorganic chromium (Cr) in environmental water samples using direct immersion dual-drop microextraction (DIDDME) followed by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry detection.
New Method Developed to Detect Ultra-Trace Levels of Lead in Drinking Water
April 20th 2023Lead contamination in drinking water remains a public health concern, and a new RE-LIBS-LIF method can help detect trace amounts of lead in drinking water, which will have positive implications for human health.
Machine Learning-Enabled NIR Spectroscopy for Pharmaceutics Data Selection
April 19th 2023This study is an important contribution to the field of machine learning-enabled NIR spectroscopy, offering researchers a systematic method for selecting representative subsamples from existing data with quality measures, diagnostic tools, and visualization techniques.
Achieving Simplified and Tunable Flexibility in Carborane-Based Emitters
April 18th 2023This study presents a novel approach to achieving simplified and tunable flexibility in carborane-based emitters for quantitative vapochromic VOC sensing, which could be used to monitor air quality and volatile organic compounds.
ATR-FT-IR Spectroscopy Offers a New Cost-effective Method for Pharmaceutical Heparin Analysis
April 17th 2023In a recent study, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FT-IR) was proven to be a cost-effective method for analyzing herapins in pharmaceutical applications.
A New Colorimetric Chemisensor for Rapid Detection of Lead in Water is Developed
April 14th 2023The development of a new benzothiazole azo dye sensor (BTS) highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research in materials chemistry and analytical chemistry for designing and synthesizing new materials with potential applications in chemical sensing and environmental monitoring.