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Nutraceuticals: Challenging real-world samples for handheld Raman

Posted on March 13, 2020 by saronp

Botanicals are a well-known active ingredient within the nutraceuticals market. They are plants used for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. … Continue reading →

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What is Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy?

Posted on July 22, 2019 by saronp

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, abbreviated as LIBS analysis, is a versatile technique used to interrogate the elemental composition of a sample. … Continue reading →

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Interview: Peter Muller Talks about Using the i-Raman Plus for Mineral Identification

Posted on February 22, 2019 by saronp

Raman spectroscopy is growing in popularity as a tool for mineral identification due to its heightened sensitivity to chemical structures … Continue reading →

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Handheld Raman spectroscopy for programmable SERS active substrates

Posted on July 5, 2016 by saronp

In recent research published in Scientific Reports, B&W Tek’s NanoRam® handheld Raman spectrometer was utilized in a study on programmable SERS active substrates for chemical and biosensing applications using amorphous/crystalline hybrid silicon nanomaterial. Continue reading →

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The diagnostic accuracy of the hand-held Raman spectrometer for the identification of anti-malarial drugs

Posted on May 31, 2016 by saronp

Published in the 2016 Malaria Journal, this study was conducted to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the NanoRam® handheld Raman spectrometer for the identification of anti-malarial drugs in response to the increasing need for accurate and field-applicable instruments for the evaluation of the quality of anti-malarial drugs. Continue reading →

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Webcast – Quantitative At-Line Portable Raman for Process Control: Development, Validation, and Implementation with a Pharmaceutical Example

Posted on June 4, 2015 by saronp

In this webinar, viewers will get an inside look at how portable Raman is being developed for at-line quantitation of nonionic surfactants in pharmaceutical formulations at Eli Lilly. Continue reading →

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Webinar – Potential use of handheld Raman devices as tools for screening medicines for quality

Posted on May 28, 2015 by saronp

In this webinar, Dr. Patrick Lukulay and Dr. Mustapha Hajjou will discuss how handheld Raman devices can be used for quality monitoring of pharmaceutical drugs. Continue reading →

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Webinar – Raman Spectral Library for Counterfeit Detection

Posted on February 13, 2015 by saronp

In this webinar, Jason Rodriguez from the FDA will discuss the development of field-deployable, rapid spectroscopic screening methods for a wide range of APIs, excipients, and finished drug products. Continue reading →

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Smithsonian App Note: Raman Analyzes Aviation Glass

Posted on January 12, 2015 by saronp

These two research articles published by the Smithsonian Institution feature our MiniRam II portable Raman spectrometer. One article discusses the research of the co-evolution of plastics and early human flight, the second specifically explores the working distance when identifying plastics, particularly those of the early 20th century. Continue reading →

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Roundtable: PAT

Posted on January 12, 2015 by saronp

This roundtable discussion, published by European Pharmaceutical Review, discusses PAT’s current and future role in pharmaceuticals. Continue reading →

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