Spectroscopy

04/04/2025

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.

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03/04/2025

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

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

03/04/2025

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.

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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.

03/04/2025

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award and the 2026 Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award.

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02/04/2025

Precious Metals: Pre-Analytical Workflow Optimization

Discover how to revolutionize impurity analysis in precious metals with microwave digestion—boosting speed, accuracy, and efficiency while eliminating the pitfalls of traditional methods.

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02/04/2025

In the fifth installment of “The Big Review” of infrared (IR) spectral interpretation, we review the spectroscopy of functional groups containing C-O bonds, discuss alcohols and phenols, and see how to use IR spectroscopy to distinguish these alcohols from each other.

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In the fifth installment of “The Big Review” of infrared (IR) spectral interpretation, we review the spectroscopy of functional groups containing C-O bonds, discuss alcohols and phenols, and see how to use IR spectroscopy to distinguish these alcohols from each other. We then discuss ethers and ...

01/04/2025

In this video interview, we speak with Tom Metz of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Heidi Eldridge of George Washington University, and Claire Glynn of the University of New Haven, all of whom attended AAFS this year and delivered important talks that provide insight into the state of the forensic science industry.

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31/03/2025

Researchers from the Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences have unveiled new insights into the molecular arrangement of the 7HH6 compound’s smectic phases using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

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31/03/2025

A new study demonstrates that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a highly accurate and reliable method for authenticating hazelnut cultivars and geographical origins.

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31/03/2025

This month’s column investigates the elemental composition of electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

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This month’s column investigates the elemental composition of electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

28/03/2025

Top articles published this week include a long-form video interview from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference, as well as several news articles highlighting studies where spectroscopy is being used to advance space exploration.

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28/03/2025

A recent study published in Chemosensors presented a new portable method that can conduct on-site detection of calcium and magnesium in surface water.

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27/03/2025

In this video interview, we speak with Tom Metz of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Heidi Eldridge of George Washington University, and Claire Glynn of the University of New Haven, all of whom attended AAFS this year and delivered important talks that provide insight into the state of the forensic science industry.

Watch the interview here: https://hubs.li/Q03d8BJL0

27/03/2025

In this full-length interview, Tom Metz, a Laboratory Fellow and Chief Science Officer of the Biological Sciences Division at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, discusses his research and his thoughts from the AAFS Conference.

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27/03/2025

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award and the 2026 Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award.

To nominate a colleague for one of these awards, click here to download the form and learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03cxrn60

26/03/2025

A new study in Icarus by Fabian Seel and colleagues at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) reveals how atmospheric conditions significantly impact LIBS plasma behavior.

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26/03/2025

This research investigates the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning (ML) for detecting elemental composition of food, using rice as an example.

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This research investigates the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning (ML) for detecting elemental composition of food, using rice as an example.

26/03/2025

Tianjin University researchers recently developed an advanced AI model to enhance food safety.

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