CIC NanoGUNE Develops Nano-FTIR-Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy With A Thermal Source
Researchers from the Basque nanoscience center CIC nanoGUNE and Neaspec GmbH (Germany) have developed an instrument that permits for recording infrared spectra with a thermal supply at a resolution that’s one hundred times higher than in typical infrared spectrum analysis. In future, the technique can be applied for analyzing the native chemical composition and structure of nanoscale materials in chemical compound composites, semiconductor devices, minerals or biological tissue. The work is printed in Nature Materials. [1]
Near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms for predicting chemical components in black goji berries (Lycium ruthenicum Murr.)
Fourier rework close to infrared spectrographic analysis as well as chemometric algorithms was applied relatively for the quantification of chemical compositions in black wolfberry. The integrative parameters, i.e. total flavonoid content, total anthocyanin content, total pigment content, total sugar, and total acid were performed for quantification. Model results were evaluated victimization the correlation coefficients of determination for standardization (R2) and prediction (r2), root-mean-square error of prediction and residual prophetic deviation. [2]
Forensic radionuclide identification using time-sequence list mode gamma spectroscopy
In this work, we have a tendency to apply the Kalman filter to list mode gamma qualitative analysis knowledge on small-scale trials to supply a model for more development. The Kalman filter applied to gamma qualitative analysis is comparable to the quality spectrum technique, however, incorporates the time-varying nature of the information into the analysis. [3]
A Comparison Between 6-Point Dixon MRI and MR Spectroscopy to Quantify Muscle Fat in the Thigh of Subjects with Sarcopenia
Background: Changes in muscle fat composition as an instance discovered in sarcopenia, have an effect on physical performance and muscular operate, like strength and power.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to check 6-point Dixon resonance imaging and multi-echo resonance spectrometry sequences to quantify muscle fat. [4]
Evaluation of Brain Lesions Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Aims: This study designed to explain the spectrum of resonance in brain lesions and to point out its diagnostic importance in differentiating growth, non-neoplastic and alternative lesions. conjointly to point out the importance of MRS in differentiating of alternative brain lesions and correlate MRS findings with histopathological findings.
Study Design: this can be a prospective study enclosed thirty patients with intracranial tumors underwent mister imaging, nucleon mister qualitative analysis, and stereotactic diagnostic assay.
Place and Duration: The study was allotted within the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Care International Hospital, Sudan. Gregorian calendar month 2015 to Gregorian calendar month 2016. [5]
Reference
[1] CIC NanoGUNE Develops Nano-FTIR-Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy With A Thermal Source
[2] Near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms for predicting chemical components in black goji berries (Lycium ruthenicum Murr.)
Arslan M, Xiaobo Z, Xuetao H, Elrasheid Tahir H, Shi J, Khan MR, Zareef M. Near infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms for predicting chemical components in black goji berries (Lycium ruthenicum Murr.). Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy. 2018 Aug 23:0967033518795597. (Web link)
[3] Forensic radionuclide identification using time-sequence list mode gamma spectroscopy
Kinn D, Biegalski S, Haas D. Forensic radionuclide identification using time-sequence list mode gamma spectroscopy. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 2018:1-7. (web link)
[4] A Comparison Between 6-Point Dixon MRI and MR Spectroscopy to Quantify Muscle Fat in the Thigh of Subjects with Sarcopenia
Grimm A, Meyer H, Nickel MD, Nittka M, Raithel E, Chaudry O, Friedberger A, Uder M, Kemmler W, Engelke K, Quick HH. A comparison between 6-point Dixon MRI and MR spectroscopy to quantify muscle fat in the thigh of subjects with sarcopenia. The Journal of Frailty & Aging. 2018:1-6. (web link)
[5] Evaluation of Brain Lesions Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mohammed Salih1, Mohammed Yousef2, Ahmed Abukonna2*, Abdurrahman Elnour1 and Asmaa Elamin2
1Faculty of Radiologic Science and Nuclear Medicine, Ribat National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
2Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Medical Radiologic Science, Khartoum, Sudan. (web link)
