Virtually every scientific field has made strides by harnessing light to study the properties of substances. This technique, called spectroscopy, has countless research applications, and innovations ...

Biotechnology has had a significant influence on modern society. For instance, genetically modified microbes are employed to manufacture human hormones such as insulin, while yeast has been utilized ...

Raman spectroscopy has been highlighted as a vital tool for characterizing 2D materials-based van der Waal heterostructures. In this article, we explore its applications in analyzing graphene, TMDs ...

Raman spectroscopy, combined with chemometrics, is revolutionizing fuel and lubricant quality monitoring with real-time, accurate analysis in refinery processes. This interview explores how.

Visualization of Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS): This diagram illustrates the interaction of a laser beam with a sample surface through a sharp metallic tip. The red laser light excites the ...

Graphene is a material that has a one-atom layer of carbon atoms with a thickness of only 335 pm. It can be modified using oxidization and functionalization. For example, graphene gains properties ...

A medium-sized refinery lab can process 250 samples per day, whereas a big refinery can process up to 500 samples daily. Gas chromatographs, simulated distillation, flash and freeze point devices, ...