Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has become a powerful tool in chemical,
material and life sciences, owing to its intrinsic features (ie, fingerprint recognition …

This review article focuses on the principles and applications of miniaturized near‐infrared
(NIR) spectrometers. This technology and its applicability has advanced considerably over …

Until very recently, handheld spectrometers were the domain of major analytical and security
instrument companies, with turnkey analyzers using spectroscopic techniques from X-ray …

The ongoing miniaturization of spectrometers creates a perfect synergy with the common
advantages of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, which together provide particularly …

The rise of ubiquitous systems is sustained by the development and progressive adoption of
the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their enabling technologies. IoT has been shown to …

There has been an increasing demand for the rapid verification of fish authenticity and the
detection of adulteration. In this work, we combined LIBS and Raman spectroscopy for the …

Due to constant integrity challenges, ambiguous definitions, and lack of specific guidance,
the food industry has been left vulnerable to food fraud. Food fraud is undefined by the EU …

Highlights•SERS offers a rapid, sensitive, and fingerprinting analytical tool for food
application.•Current research focuses on enhancing sensitivity and reducing matrix …

The fast pace of changes occurring in the pharmaceutical world emphasizes the need for
powerful technologies that allow checking the quality of pharmaceutical products. Infrared …

The global herb and spice industry, valued at approximately US $4 billion, continues to
grow. This industry is continuously under threat from criminals dealing in economically …