November 19th 2024
Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging contaminants requiring robust analytical techniques for identification and quantification in diverse environmental and biological matrices. This review highlights various spectroscopy methods, such as Raman, FT-IR, NIR, ICP-MS, Fluorescence, X-ray, and NMR detailing their methodologies, sample handling, and applications for characterizing MPs and NPs.
SMASH 2024: Previewing the Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry Early Career Research Symposium
September 10th 2024At the upcoming SMASH NMR Conference in Burlington, Vermont, the Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry Early Career Research Symposium will take place on Sunday September 15th. Here is what attendees can expect.
A Review of the Latest Spectroscopic Research in Agriculture Analysis
September 4th 2024Spectroscopic analytical techniques are crucial for the analysis of agricultural products. This review emphasizes the latest advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and X-ray techniques. The applications of these analytical methods in detecting important quality parameters, adulteration, insects and rodent infestation, ripening, and other essential applications are discussed.
New Microfluidic Optical Cavities Compatible with NMR Spectroscopy
August 26th 2024Researchers at the University of Strasbourg have developed NMR-compatible microfluidic optical cavities for vibrational strong coupling (VSC), enabling new insights into molecular behavior under VSC and advancing the field of polaritonic chemistry.
A Brief Review of the Latest Spectroscopic Research in Environmental Analysis
June 18th 2024Spectroscopic analytical techniques are crucial for the analysis of environmental samples. This review emphasizes the latest advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and X-ray techniques. The applications of these analytical methods in detecting contaminants and other environmental applications are thoroughly discussed.
Researchers Develop Efficient Nitroaromatic Compound Detection Method Using Novel Porous Polymers
December 20th 2023Detecting nitroaromatic compounds is essential to preserve the environment. A recent study out of China saw the development of new conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) that could improve detection of these volatile compounds.
Spectroscopy Expected to Drive Growth in $107B Proteomics Market
November 23rd 2023High-resolution magnetic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (HRMAS NMR) spectroscopy in particular can be applied to nonconventional solvents, helping to obtain information about protein crystal structures while also adhering to green analytical chemistry tenets.
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.