Vol 33 No 5 Spectroscopy May 2018 Regular Issue PDF

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.

This study compares the sensitivity of CIE Lab values, peak area, and yellowness index for the determination of color attributes among a set of white and stained seashells exposed to tea tannins.

Using LIBS, infrared, and Raman spectroscopic techniques scientists detect quartz and hydrated silica, hinting at past Martian water activity and potential biosignatures

A new study published in Talanta introduces SYSPECTRAL, a portable multi-spectroscopic system that can conduct non-invasive, in situ chemical analysis of cultural heritage materials by integrating LIBS, LIF, Raman, and reflectance spectroscopy into a single compact device.