Vol 27 No 8 Spectroscopy August 2012 Regular Issue PDF

A cutting-edge fiber optic sensing system, developed by researchers at Tongji University, leverages neural networks to classify vehicles with unprecedented accuracy. The system’s innovative design uses spectroscopic and optical sensor technologies to provide critical data for road maintenance and traffic management.

Researchers have demonstrated that heat treatment significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured TC4 titanium alloy by transforming its microstructure, offering valuable insights for aerospace applications.

Top articles published this week include several interviews with key opinion leaders on various topics including advanced mass spectrometry (MS) technologies in studying diseases, microplastic detection, and interpreting Raman spectra.

A study published in Sustainability by Giuseppe Bonifazi and his team at Sapienza University of Rome demonstrates how short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectroscopy combined with machine learning offers a noninvasive, accurate, and sustainable method for detecting asbestos in various materials.