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August 18, 2015
Spectroscopy Spotlight

Is Raman Spectroscopy Ready for Clinical Use?
Recent reports of the successful use of Raman spectroscopy for important biomedical applications are quite exciting. These applications include imaging for disease diagnosis, including significant improvements for endoscopic probes, and identification of microorganisms. But is it truly practical and feasible to implement Raman technologies in a clinical environment?

Featured Interview
Combining Raman Imaging, Mass Spectrometry Imaging, and AFM
Imaging techniques using vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), and atomic force microscopy have all been advancing and gaining momentum in recent years. There is great potential power in these imaging techniques, particularly in the biomedical field. Thomas Bocklitz of at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena is working to better harness the power of these techniques by combining them.

Featured Articles
More Theory and Practice: The Thorny Problem of Mixtures and More on Straight-Chain Alkanes
A discussion of the proper way to handle the IR spectral interpretation of mixtures, including five tried-and-true techniques for dealing with them. We also have a practice portion on the spectral analysis of straight-chain alkanes.

Dedicated Dialogue: Raman Spectroscopy in Process Control
Emerging technical developments have fueled interest in Raman spectroscopy for use in identification of unknown compounds in solid and liquid samples and for the verification of known products. Spectroscopy recently discussed the latest applications of Raman techniques in process control with Stacey Carrier, Systems Product Manager at tec5USA, who will be attending SciX in September. Click here to access the podcast and view the whitepaper.

Carbon Black At-Line Characterization Using Portable Raman Spectroscopy
Carbon black is a form of amorphous carbon. It is mainly used as reinforcement filler in automobile tires and other rubber products, but it's also used in pigments, paint, and carbon paper.

Choosing the Best Regression Model
Which regression method (or model) is better or best when compared to others? Here is a discussion of a mathematical and rational process that is useful for selecting the best predictive model when using regression methods for spectroscopic quantitative analysis.

Techniques for Raman Analysis of Lithium-Ion Batteries
The needs of the lithium-ion battery customers can be segmented into in situ and ex situ modes of analysis. In situ analysis allows researchers to follow changes in a battery cell during its charge and discharge cycles.

Vision in Life Sciences Conference
Apply leading-edge imaging technologies to your life sciences projects! This inaugural one day event will enable you to get a deeper understanding of the technologies that are integral in Life Sciences applications today.
The event will feature in depth presentations, tabletop exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Attend the Vision in Life Sciences Conference – Thursday, November 19, 2015 in San Diego!

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   New Webcast

Isotope Ratio Techniques to Protect the Quality and Authenticity of Food
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
11 am EDT/ 8 am PDT/ 4 pm BEST/ 5:00 pm CEST
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   On Demand Webcast

New Ways of Automating Analysis in Confocal Raman Imaging
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