Identification of ceftazidime interaction with bacteria in wastewater treatment by Raman spectroscopic mapping

Raman spectroscopy yields a fingerprint spectrum and is of great importance in medical and biological sciences as it is non-destructive, non-invasive, and available in the aqueous environment.

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Microplasma synthesized gold nanoparticles for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopic detection of methylene blue

Reaction Chemistry & Engineering ◽

10.1039/d1re00446h ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xuanhe Li ◽

Liangliang Lin ◽

Wei-Hung Chiang ◽

Kuan Chang ◽

Hujun Xu

Keyword(s):

Rapid Detection ◽

Chemical Species ◽

Spectroscopic Technique ◽

Trace Level ◽

Raman Spectroscopic ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Surface Enhanced ◽

Surface Enhanced Raman ◽

Enhanced Raman Scattering ◽

Non Destructive

Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful and sensitive spectroscopic technique that allows for rapid detection of trace-level chemical species in a non-invasive and non-destructive manner. In the present...

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Beyond Death: Forensic Investigations of pre-Columbian Mummies from the Tarapacá Valley, Chile, Using Variable Pressure SEM and Raman Spectroscopy

Microscopy Today ◽

10.1017/s1551929500061885 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 6-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S.V. Prikhodko ◽

C. Fischer ◽

R. Boytner ◽

M. C. Lozada ◽

M. Uribe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Chemical Characterization ◽

Quantitative Information ◽

Mortuary Practices ◽

Variable Pressure ◽

Scientific Investigations ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Archaeological Materials ◽

Non Destructive

Variable pressure scanning electron microscopy (VPSEM) coupled with other non-destructive analytical methods, such as energy dispersive (EDS) and Raman spectroscopy (RS) offers new capabilities for non-invasive imaging and chemical characterization of archaeological materials. This article underlines the application of VPSEM-EDS-RS on bioarchaeological specimens of pre-Columbian mummies from the Tarapacá Valley in northern Chile. The aim of the scientific investigations is to identify nonanatomical features and to provide qualitative and quantitative information at molecular levels, complementing the morphological record from studies in physical anthropology, in an effort to understand mortuary practices in the Tarapacá Valley and the effects of the burial environment in the preservation of mummified human remains.

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Espectroscopia Raman e a Ciência do Patrimônio: aspectos gerais e panorama atual na América do Sul

Cadernos do LEPAARQ (UFPEL) ◽

10.15210/lepaarq.v15i30.14162 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (30) ◽

pp. 344

Author(s):

Dalva Lucia Araujo Faria

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

South American ◽

Research Groups ◽

Chemical Methods ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Inelastic Light Scattering ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

American Research ◽

Non Destructive

As últimas décadas tem presenciado um crescente aumento no uso de métodos físico-químicos de análise de bens culturais. Algumas dessas técnicas tem se mostrado particularmente úteis pelo caráter não invasivo e não destrutivo que apresentam e, dentre elas, a espectroscopia Raman apresenta posição de destaque. Neste artigo, essas características da técnica são detalhadas, bem como são apresentados os fundamentos teóricos do espalhamento inelástico de luz e discutidos alguns aspectos práticos de sua utilização. Finalmente, é apresentado um levantamento detalhado dos grupos de pesquisa da América do Sul, voltados ao estudo de bens culturais, que tem se utilizado dessa ferramenta analítica e em qual tipo de questionamentos vem sendo aplicada. Abstract: The last decades have witnessed an ever growing increase in the usage of physico-chemical methods to investigate cultural heritage problems. Some of these techniques are proving to be particularly useful in such a context, due to their non-invasive and non-destructive nature; among them, Raman spectroscopy occupies a prominent position. In this paper, such characteristics of the technique are detailed and the physical basis of inelastic light scattering are presented, together with some practical aspects of its applications. Finally, it is here offered a detailed survey in the literature on the South American research groups devoted to the investigation of cultural heritage issues who are using Raman spectroscopy, and the type of interrogation carried on.

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High-Throughput Phenotyping Approach for Screening Major Carotenoids of Tomato by Handheld Raman Spectroscopy Using Chemometric Methods

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20133723 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (13) ◽

pp. 3723 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hacer Akpolat ◽

Mark Barineau ◽

Keith A. Jackson ◽

Mehmet Z. Akpolat ◽

David M. Francis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

High Performance ◽

Prediction Models ◽

Least Squares Regression ◽

Family Farms ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Uv Visible ◽

The Ohio State University ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Β Carotene

Our objective was to develop a rapid technique for the non-invasive profiling and quantification of major tomato carotenoids using handheld Raman spectroscopy combined with pattern recognition techniques. A total of 106 samples with varying carotenoid profiles were provided by the Ohio State University Tomato Breeding and Genetics program and Lipman Family Farms (Naples, FL, USA). Non-destructive measurement from the surface of tomatoes was performed by a handheld Raman spectrometer equipped with a 1064 nm excitation laser, and data analysis was performed using soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA)), artificial neural network (ANN), and partial least squares regression (PLSR) for classification and quantification purposes. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV/visible spectrophotometry were used for profiling and quantification of major carotenoids. Seven groups were identified based on their carotenoid profile, and supervised classification by SIMCA and ANN clustered samples with 93% and 100% accuracy based on a validation test data, respectively. All-trans-lycopene and β-carotene levels were measured with a UV-visible spectrophotometer, and prediction models were developed using PLSR and ANN. Regression models developed with Raman spectra provided excellent prediction performance by ANN (rpre = 0.9, SEP = 1.1 mg/100 g) and PLSR (rpre = 0.87, SEP = 2.4 mg/100 g) for non-invasive determination of all-trans-lycopene in fruits. Although the number of samples were limited for β-carotene quantification, PLSR modeling showed promising results (rcv = 0.99, SECV = 0.28 mg/100 g). Non-destructive evaluation of tomato carotenoids can be useful for tomato breeders as a simple and rapid tool for developing new varieties with novel profiles and for separating orange varieties with distinct carotenoids (high in β-carotene and high in cis-lycopene).

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Archaeological investigations (archaeometry)

Physical Sciences Reviews ◽

10.1515/psr-2017-0048 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (9) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anastasia Rousaki ◽

Luc Moens ◽

Peter Vandenabeele

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Organic Materials ◽

Research Area ◽

Fundamental Interest ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Wide Range ◽

Research Questions ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Speed Of Analysis ◽

Straightforward Interpretation

Abstract Archaeometry is the research area on the edge between humanities and natural sciences: it uses and optimises methods from chemistry, spectroscopy, physics, biology, etc. to help answering research questions from humanities. In general, these objects are investigated for several reasons. Besides the fundamental interest to know about the materials that were used in the past, the study of artefacts can support their preservation, either by helping to select optimal storage or display conditions, either by investigating decay pathways and suggesting solutions. Other reasons for art analysis include provenance studies, dating the artefact or identifying forgeries. Since several years, Raman spectroscopy is increasingly applied for the investigation of objects of art or archaeology. The technique is well-appreciated for the limited (or even absent) sample preparation, the relative straightforward interpretation of the spectra (by fingerprinting - comparing them against a database of reference pigments) and its speed of analysis. Moreover, the small spectral footprint – allowing to record a molecular spectrum of particles down to 1 µm, the typical size of pigment grains – is certainly a positive property of the technique. Raman spectroscopy can be considered as rather versatile, as inorganic as well as organic materials can be studied, and as the technique can gather information on crystalline as well as on non-crystalline phases. As a consequence, Raman spectroscopy can be used to study antique objects and twentieth-century synthetic (organic) materials – illustrating the wide range of applications. Finally, the technique is as non-destructive, provided the laser power is kept sufficiently low not to damage the artwork. In literature, the terms “non-invasive” and “non-destructive” are used, where the first term means that no sampling is involved, and the latter term indicates that no sample is taken or that during analysis the sample is not consumed (destroyed) and remains available for further analysis.

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Raman Spectroscopy Enables Non-Invasive Identification of Mycotoxins p. Fusarium of Winter Wheat Seeds

Photonics ◽

10.3390/photonics8120587 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 587

Author(s):

Maksim N. Moskovskiy ◽

Aleksey V. Sibirev ◽

Anatoly A. Gulyaev ◽

Stanislav A. Gerasimenko ◽

Sergey I. Borzenko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Winter Wheat ◽

Accurate Identification ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Visual Identification ◽

Seed Analysis ◽

Spectroscopic Signatures ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Wheat Seeds

Identification of specific mycotoxins p. Fusarium contained in infected winter wheat seeds can be achieved by visually recognizing their distinctive phenotypic species. The visual identification (ID) of species is subjective and usually requires significant taxonomic knowledge. Methods for the determination of various types of mycotoxins of the p. Fusarium are laborious and require the use of chemical invasive research methods. In this research, we investigate the possibility of using Raman spectroscopy (RS) as a tag-free, non-invasive and non-destructive analytical method for the rapid and accurate identification of p. Fusarium. Varieties of the r. Fusarium can produce mycotoxins that directly affect the DNA, RNA and chemical structure of infected seeds. Analysis of spectra by RS methods and chemometric analysis allows the identification of healthy, infected and contaminated seeds of winter wheat with varieties of mycotoxins p. Fusarium. Raman seed analysis provides accurate identification of p. Fusarium in 96% of samples. In addition, we present data on the identification of carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and other nutrients contaminated with p. Fusarium seeds obtained using spectroscopic signatures. These results demonstrate that RS enables rapid, accurate and non-invasive screening of seed phytosanitary status.

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Raman spectroscopy enables phenotyping and assessment of nutrition values of plants: a review

Plant Methods ◽

10.1186/s13007-021-00781-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

William Z. Payne ◽

Dmitry Kurouski

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Abiotic Stresses ◽

Molecular Techniques ◽

Plant Diseases ◽

Label Free ◽

Breeding Programs ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Nutrition Value ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Selection Of

AbstractOur civilization has to enhance food production to feed world’s expected population of 9.7 billion by 2050. These food demands can be met by implementation of innovative technologies in agriculture. This transformative agricultural concept, also known as digital farming, aims to maximize the crop yield without an increase in the field footprint while simultaneously minimizing environmental impact of farming. There is a growing body of evidence that Raman spectroscopy, a non-invasive, non-destructive, and laser-based analytical approach, can be used to: (i) detect plant diseases, (ii) abiotic stresses, and (iii) enable label-free phenotyping and digital selection of plants in breeding programs. In this review, we critically discuss the most recent reports on the use of Raman spectroscopy for confirmatory identification of plant species and their varieties, as well as Raman-based analysis of the nutrition value of seeds. We show that high selectivity and specificity of Raman makes this technique ideal for optical surveillance of fields, which can be used to improve agriculture around the world. We also discuss potential advances in synergetic use of RS and already established imaging and molecular techniques. This combinatorial approach can be used to reduce associated time and cost, as well as enhance the accuracy of diagnostics of biotic and abiotic stresses.

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Saliva-based detection of COVID-19 infection in a real-world setting using reagent-free Raman spectroscopy and machine learning

10.1101/2021.09.21.21262619 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Katherine J I Ember ◽

François Daoust ◽

Myriam Mahfoud ◽

Frédérick Dallaire ◽

Esmat Zamani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Real World ◽

Roc Curves ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Molecular Profile ◽

Label Free ◽

Raman Spectroscopic ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Real World Setting

Significance: The primary method of COVID-19 detection is reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. PCR test sensitivity may decrease as more variants of concern arise. Aim: We aimed to develop a reagent-free way to detect COVID-19 in a real-world setting with minimal constraints on sample acquisition. Approach: We present a workflow for collecting, preparing and imaging dried saliva supernatant droplets using a non-invasive, label-free technique known as Raman spectroscopy to detect changes in the molecular profile of saliva associated with COVID-19 infection. Results: Using machine learning and droplet segmentation, amongst all confounding factors, we discriminated between COVID-positive and negative individuals yielding receiver operating coefficient (ROC) curves with an area under curve (AUC) of 0.8 in both males (79% sensitivity, 75% specificity) and females (84% sensitivity, 64% specificity). Taking the sex of the saliva donor into account increased the AUC by 5%. Conclusion:These findings may pave the way for new rapid Raman spectroscopic screening tools for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

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Microcavity Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Fullerene C60 Bucky Balls

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20051470 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. 1470 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vinayaka H. Damle ◽

Miri Sinwani ◽

Hagit Aviv ◽

Yaakov R. Tischler

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Low Cost ◽

Spectroscopic Characterization ◽

Low Energy ◽

Cavity Resonance ◽

Raman Spectroscopic ◽

Raman Enhancement ◽

Raman Modes ◽

Selective Enhancement ◽

Non Destructive

Raman spectroscopy is a widely used characterization technique in material science. It is a non-destructive tool with relatively simple instrumentation, and provides intrinsic qualitative information of analytes by probing their vibrational modes. In many cases, Raman enhancement is essential for detecting low-intensity signals in high-noise environments, spectrally unresolved features, and hidden modes. Here we present optical and Raman spectroscopic characterization of fullerene C 60 in a gold microcavity. The fabrication of single-layered gold mirrors is facile, low cost and direct but was proven to give considerably significant enhancement. The findings of this work demonstrate the cavity resonance as a powerful tool in obtaining tunability over individual peak for selective enhancement in the tuned spectral range. The PL of the material within the cavity has demonstrated a red shift assumed to be caused by the low-energy transitions. These transitions are induced by virtual low-energy states generated by the cavity. We further observe that adopting this principle enables resolution of active Raman modes that until now were unobserved. Finally, we assigned the new experimentally observed modes to the corresponding motions calculated by DFT.

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In situ non-invasive Raman spectroscopic characterisation of succinic acid polymorphism during segmented flow crystallisation

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering ◽

10.1039/c9me00103d ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 294-303 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anuradha R. Pallipurath ◽

Pierre-Baptiste Flandrin ◽

Lois E. Wayment ◽

Chick C. Wilson ◽

Karen Robertson

Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Crystal Growth ◽

Succinic Acid ◽

Segmented Flow ◽

Confocal Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Raman Spectroscopic ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Confocal Raman ◽

Spectroscopic Characterisation

Non-invasive confocal Raman spectroscopy has been integrated into a highly controllable tri-segmented flow crystallisation environment to uncover the crystallisation pathway from nucleation to crystal growth of the polymorphic compound succinic acid.

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