Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provides a rapid and cost-effective method for food-allergen detection. Over 15 million people in the US have a food allergy. Even trace amounts of a substance can ...

To investigate how melanin affects the accuracy of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements, researchers correlated the melanin levels of 35 adults with a diverse range of skin tones, measured ...

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 ...

A research team from the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (AIOFM), the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with the Hefei Cancer ...

What is Near-Field Infrared Spectroscopy? Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an investigative process that utilizes a generator that emits light with a specified frequency and wavelength spectrum ...

Inks and paints are everywhere in the world around us. As well as for writing and printing, these materials are also used for protection against the elements and aesthetic reasons. These substances ...

A new study has set out to transform molecular diagnostics, utilizing infrared light and machine learning to detect health conditions from a single drop of blood. Infrared spectroscopy has been a key ...

What is Surface-Enhanced Infrared Absorption (SEIRA) Spectroscopy? Surface-enhanced infrared absorption (SEIRA) spectroscopy is an advanced analytical technique that combines the principles of ...

Infrared spectroscopy is increasingly established as a way to carry out in vitro diagnostic testing, thanks to its ability to detect the molecular profiles of many biomarkers. What has been missing, ...