Starna’s second-generation polymer fluorescent references are designed for wavelength calibration and the monitoring of instrument performance in fluorescent applications. According to the company, the references are based on proprietary dyes and provide increased stability and resistance to photobleaching, allowing for their use as relative photometric intensity references.
Starna Cells, Inc.,
Atascadero, CA
www.starnacells.com
New Fluorescent Raman Technique Enhances Detection of Microplastics in Seawater
November 19th 2024A novel method using fluorescence labeling and differential Raman spectroscopy claims to offer a more efficient, accurate approach to detect microplastics in seawater. Developed by researchers at the Ocean University of China, this method improves both the speed and precision of microplastic identification, addressing a key environmental issue affecting marine ecosystems.