Pittcon 2024: Novel Spectroscopic Techniques
On Tuesday February 27, a Pittcon oral session, titled “Novel Spectroscopic Techniques,” took place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This session featured three talks that covers spectroscopic applications across various fields.
The first talk is titled “Low Water Analysis Reimagined: Instant NIR Measurements for Quality Control & Process Upgrades,” and was delivered by Elena Hagemann a product manager. from Metrohm. Haagemann’s talk focused on water analysis, detailing how using near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy requires calibration efforts, and how auto-building prediction models down can help save time by removing the calibration efforts from the process.
Next, Tobias Gokus of Attocube Systems delivered a talk titled, “Infrared Correlation Nanoscopy with Unprecedented Spectral Coverage.” Gokus’s spoke about a recent study that was conducted on how scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM) and tapping AFM-IR+ imaging and spectroscopy based on a fully integrated, automated OPO laser can cover the spectral range from 1.5–18.2 µm (7100–540 cm-1) with a narrow linewidth of <4 cm-1 in the entire spectral range.
Jaakko Lehtinen of Gasera closed out the session with a discussion on “PFC leak detection in semiconductor cleanrooms using photoacoustic spectroscopy.” Lehtinen’s lectured focused on monitoring perfluorocarbons (PFCs) levels using a new gas monitor, called Gasera One PFC, that can directly monitor different kinds of PFCs at very low levels.
Verifying Meat Origins Using Visible and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
December 18th 2024A recent study published in Food Research International demonstrates how visible and near-infrared spectroscopy (Vis-NIRS) combined with machine-learning algorithms can accurately authenticate meat and fat based on livestock feeding systems, offering a sustainable and reliable solution for traceability in the meat industry.
The Advantages and Landscape of Hyperspectral Imaging Spectroscopy
December 9th 2024HSI is widely applied in fields such as remote sensing, environmental analysis, medicine, pharmaceuticals, forensics, material science, agriculture, and food science, driving advancements in research, development, and quality control.
Portable and Wearable Spectrometers in Our Future
December 3rd 2024The following is a summary of selected articles published recently in Spectroscopy on the subject of handheld, portable, and wearable spectrometers representing a variety of analytical techniques and applications. Here we take a closer look at the ever shrinking world of spectroscopy devices and how they are used. As spectrometers progress from bulky lab instruments to compact, portable, and even wearable devices, the future of spectroscopy is transforming dramatically. These advancements enable real-time, on-site analysis across diverse industries, from healthcare to environmental monitoring. This summary article explores cutting-edge developments in miniaturized spectrometers and their expanding range of practical applications.
