October 29th 2024
Here, we present a compilation of some of the most recent studies that used Raman spectroscopy as part of their methodology.
September 27th 2024
New Method for Rapid SERS Detection of Pesticides in Agricultural Products Unveiled
August 22nd 2024A recent study led by Xaolin Cao at Yantai University demonstrated a rapid and highly sensitive method using magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (MMIPs-SERS) for detecting neonicotinoid pesticides in agricultural products.
Best of the Week: AI in Analytical Chemistry, Strock Award
July 12th 2024Top articles this week on Spectroscopy covered topics such as Raman spectroscopy in cultural heritage applications, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) in pesticide detection, and the impact of artificial intelligence on spectroscopy.
LEGO Bricks: A New Standard for Evaluating Fluorescence in Raman Spectroscopy
July 1st 2024Researchers have proposed an innovative approach to tackling fluorescence interference in Raman spectroscopy by using LEGO blocks as standard samples. This new method offers a low-cost, rugged, and reproducible alternative to the complex liquid mixtures traditionally used in such studies, marking a significant advancement in the field of spectroscopic analysis.
Using SERS to Explore Cancer Cells with MTAP Deletions
January 5th 2024A recent study from Spain used surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to study cancer cells with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) deletions, shedding new insights into the metabolic interactions inside the tumor microenvironment that could influence cancer aggression.
Innovative Nanosheets Propel Advancements in Sensitive Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
November 12th 2023Researchers at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, led by corresponding have introduced an advancement in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with two-dimensional amorphous titanium dioxide/silver (a-TiO2/Ag) nanosheets, demonstrating exceptional sensitivity and repeatability in chemical detection applications.
Novel SERS Sensor Array Based on Gold Nanorods and Nanostars Identifies Five Antioxidants
September 21st 2023Ascorbic acid (AA), melatonin (Mel), glutathione (GSH), tea polyphenols (TPP), and uric acid (UA) were distinguished in this experiment by three analyses: heat map, hierarchical cluster, and linear discriminant.