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This article examines advances that have been made to combine existing analytical techniques with Raman instrumentation. Some of these methods offer enhanced sample visualization, while others provide complementary vibrational spectroscopic information from a single sample point.
High-Speed Laser MS for Precise, Prep-Free Environmental Particle Tracking
April 21st 2025Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated that a fast, laser-based mass spectrometry method—LA-ICP-TOF-MS—can accurately detect and identify airborne environmental particles, including toxic metal particles like ruthenium, without the need for complex sample preparation. The work offers a breakthrough in rapid, high-resolution analysis of environmental pollutants.
New Study Reveals Insights into Phenol’s Behavior in Ice
April 16th 2025A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A by Dominik Heger and colleagues at Masaryk University reveals that phenol's photophysical properties change significantly when frozen, potentially enabling its breakdown by sunlight in icy environments.
AI-Driven Raman Spectroscopy Paves the Way for Precision Cancer Immunotherapy
April 15th 2025Researchers are using AI-enabled Raman spectroscopy to enhance the development, administration, and response prediction of cancer immunotherapies. This innovative, label-free method provides detailed insights into tumor-immune microenvironments, aiming to optimize personalized immunotherapy and other treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.