Infrared spectroscopy is a vital analytical tool that investigates the interaction between infrared light and matter by probing characteristic vibrational modes. This technique, when combined with ...

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) micro-spectroscopy merges infrared (IR) spectroscopy with visualization. As IR spectroscopy offers high specificity for molecular structure and chemical composition, ...

What are Microplastics and are They Harmful? Microplastics are classified as minute pieces of plastic that measure less than five millimeters across. Plastics that measure under 100 nm are regarded as ...

Optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy is an infrared super-resolution measurement technique where a shorter ...

Successful interpretation of infrared spectra isn’t about memorizing peak positions, it’s about pattern recognition! Join Brian Smith of Big Sur Scientific as he discusses the fundamentals of infrared ...

Polymers are used in many industries, including food packaging, tire manufacturing, adhesives, and medical-grade plastics. Photothermal atomic force microscope-based infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) ...

Mid- and far-infrared birefringent crystals are key functional materials for polarization control, laser technologies, and ...

Bruker Optics announces the launch of the MOBILE-IR II – a portable, battery-powered Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer that delivers the high spectral performance of a laboratory ...

Characterizing the molecular and immunological features of lung micropapillary adenocarcinoma. Prognostic value of the TGFß1 rs4803455 single nucleotide polymorphism and its association with ...

Dried snack foods such as apple chips are a convenient alternative to fresh fruit, providing longer shelf life and easier storage. Consumers increasingly demand product variety, so companies coat such ...

Atomic force microscopy has long relied on the ability to acquire nanoscale chemical information while simultaneously characterizing nanomechanical properties. This article explores a new means of ...