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Rapid Detection and Quantification of Falsified Viagra
Peer-reviewed study: portable NIR and machine learning told authentic Viagra from falsified tablets, even through the blister, with no false positives.
Use of Portable NIR Technology for Drug analysis in Australia
The challenge of efficiently and accurately analyzing illicit drugs remains significant in Australia due to the high volume of drugs trafficked within the country.
Current Drug Situation in Europe 2024: An Insightful Analysis
The drug landscape in Europe is continually evolving, driven by the emergence of new substances, shifting usage patterns, and changing policies.
Revolutionizing Forensic Analysis with Ultra-Portable NIR Technology
In the fast-paced world of forensic science, the quest for rapid and reliable drug testing solutions has led to significant innovations.
How Portable NIR Technology is Revolutionizing Forensic Cannabis Analysis
In the swiftly evolving field of forensic science, the demand for portable and efficient solutions has grown exponentially, particularly in the realm of drug analysis.
The Impact of Portable NIR Devices in Forensic Drug Analysis
Facing the problem of backlogs in forensic laboratories, the field of illicit drugs analyses has recently seen the development of different types of portable devices.
The PA6 and PA66 Challenge: Distinguishing the Indistinguishable
In the intricate dance of molecules that shapes the materials of our daily lives, polyamides play a leading role.
Plastic Recycling Revolution: NIR Spectroscopy’s Transformative Role
In our modern world, the issue of plastic recycling has evolved into a global environmental crisis, with millions of tons of plastic produced, used, and discarded each year.
Good start for the drug control center: scanned 170 samples
In six months, the Lausanne facility has attracted 90 consumers wishing to test their drugs. The canton is considering the future of the programme.
Providing illicit drugs results in five seconds using ultra-portable NIR technology
The analysis of illicit drugs faces many challenges, mainly regarding the production of timely and reliable results and the production of added value from the generated data.
Analyse drugs qualitatively and quantitatively in five seconds
Forensic scientists Florentin Coppey and Pierre Esseiva (University of Lausanne) explain how NIR spectrometry analyses narcotics in under five seconds.
How does Near-infrared spectroscopy work?
Near-infrared spectroscopy in a nutshell: how NIR light interacts with molecules and why it is used in chemistry, pharma, agriculture and food science.
The PA6 and PA66 challenge
PA6 and PA66 look alike but do not recycle together. How NIR spectroscopy tells them apart in five seconds, without melting or pelletizing.
Near-infrared spectroscopy in recycling
Recycling has become an important subject in today’s society due to the impact of waste on our environment and the loss of valuable resources.