In our latest video, we delve into the fascinating world of Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) imaging and its application in assessing the aging progression of polyethylene materials. Whether you’re a materials scientist, engineer, or simply curious about...
Photochemical ATR measurements Photocuring, or the solidification of a liquid mixture (e.g. resin) upon exposure to light, is a widely adopted method for dental coatings and sealants, medical adhesives, photoresists, and 3D printing. Tracking this process in real-time...
Forensic investigations commonly involve the collection of textile fibers when examining crime scenes. The need to characterize and identify those fibers is vital as they can provide extensive information relating to a crime, tying a suspect to a location. Microscopic...
With an explosion of scientific interest in graphene based material for its incredible electronic, optical, and physical properties; it became clear that we needed to develop a cost effective instrument that could be used for quality determination as well as...
Food adulteration has been around since the Victorian times when cheese was often coloured with lead salts, beer and milk were watered down and flour was bulked out with chalk dust or ground bones [1]. Governments apply stringent legislation and quality...
Fast and accurate analysis of FAME content to EN 14078 using the Specac PearlTM The use of biomaterial as fuel is one method to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Conversion of biomaterial into biodiesel produces fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) which can be blended...
