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View article: Shining light on seaweed: the utilisation of vibrational spectroscopy and machine learning in the seaweed industry
Shining light on seaweed: the utilisation of vibrational spectroscopy and machine learning in the seaweed industry Open
Seaweed and macroalgae have been utilised for centuries in human and animal nutrition due to their rich composition and functional properties. As global demand for sustainable food sources grows, the seaweed industry requires effective qua…
View article: Coffee: Lighting Its Complex Ground Truth and Percolating Its Molecular Brew
Coffee: Lighting Its Complex Ground Truth and Percolating Its Molecular Brew Open
Coffee is one of the most widely traded commodities worldwide and its popularity is only increasing. The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported a 6% increase in global production in 2020 to 10.5 million tonnes. Coffee production …
View article: A Device for the Rapid Detection of Benzodiazepines and Synthetic Cannabinoids via Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Machine Learning
A Device for the Rapid Detection of Benzodiazepines and Synthetic Cannabinoids via Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Open
Introduction: Drug abuse is a worsening societal issue across the globe. In the UK, the abuse of Benzodiazepines and Synthetic Cannabinoids is particularly prevalent, especially in healthcare and custodial settings, and there is currently …
View article: 41 Clinical outcomes and associations with radial to femoral crossover in ST elevation myocardial infarction
41 Clinical outcomes and associations with radial to femoral crossover in ST elevation myocardial infarction Open
Introduction Radial access during primary PCI is associated with reduced mortality and major bleeding when compared to femoral access and is the recommended access site. Nevertheless, failure to secure radial access may necessitate crossov…
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View article: Analytical Characterisation of Material Corrosion by Biofilms
Analytical Characterisation of Material Corrosion by Biofilms Open
Almost every abiotic surface of a material is readily colonised by bacteria, algae, and fungi, contributing to the degradation processes of materials. Both biocorrosion and microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) refer to the interaction of…
View article: Whatʼs in this drink? Classification and adulterant detection in <scp>Irish Whiskey</scp> samples using near infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics
Whatʼs in this drink? Classification and adulterant detection in <span>Irish Whiskey</span> samples using near infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics Open
BACKGROUND Near‐infrared (NIR) spectroscopy coupled with principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS) regression was used to analyse a series of different Irish Whiskey samples in order to define their spectral profil…
View article: A Brief History of Whiskey Adulteration and the Role of Spectroscopy Combined with Chemometrics in the Detection of Modern Whiskey Fraud
A Brief History of Whiskey Adulteration and the Role of Spectroscopy Combined with Chemometrics in the Detection of Modern Whiskey Fraud Open
Food fraud and adulteration is a major concern in terms of economic and public health. Multivariate methods combined with spectroscopic techniques have shown promise as a novel analytical strategy for addressing issues related to food frau…
View article: How Fishy Is Your Fish? Authentication, Provenance and Traceability in Fish and Seafood by Means of Vibrational Spectroscopy
How Fishy Is Your Fish? Authentication, Provenance and Traceability in Fish and Seafood by Means of Vibrational Spectroscopy Open
Food authenticity, traceability and provenance are emerging issues of major concern for consumers, industries and regulatory bodies worldwide. In addition, both food safety and security are an intrinsic component of food quality where the …
View article: Antioxidative properties and macrochemical composition of five commercial mungbean varieties in Australia
Antioxidative properties and macrochemical composition of five commercial mungbean varieties in Australia Open
Mungbeans are growing in popularity among Australian consumers, driven by their beneficial nutritional and phytochemical composition. However, data on the antioxidative, mineral, and phytochemical content of Australian mungbeans at the poi…
View article: From the Laboratory to The Vineyard—Evolution of The Measurement of Grape Composition using NIR Spectroscopy towards High-Throughput Analysis
From the Laboratory to The Vineyard—Evolution of The Measurement of Grape Composition using NIR Spectroscopy towards High-Throughput Analysis Open
Compared to traditional laboratory methods, spectroscopic techniques (e.g., near infrared, hyperspectral imaging) provide analysts with an innovative and improved understanding of complex issues by determining several chemical compounds an…
View article: Interpreting and Reporting Principal Component Analysis in Food Science Analysis and Beyond
Interpreting and Reporting Principal Component Analysis in Food Science Analysis and Beyond Open
View article: Dermal filler dangers
Dermal filler dangers Open
View article: The use of vibrational spectroscopy in the geographic characterization of human teeth: a systematic review
The use of vibrational spectroscopy in the geographic characterization of human teeth: a systematic review Open
The paper reviews the applications of vibrational spectroscopy for the analysis of teeth. A systematic search of literature published between 1990 and 2018 in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Academic Search U…
View article: A Review on the Source of Lipids and Their Interactions during Beer Fermentation that Affect Beer Quality
A Review on the Source of Lipids and Their Interactions during Beer Fermentation that Affect Beer Quality Open
The presence of lipids in wort and beer are important due to their influence on yeast metabolism and beer quality. Barley lipids have long been considered to have adverse effects on beer quality where some long-chain fatty acids are associ…
View article: Handling Complexity in Animal and Plant Science Research—From Single to Functional Traits: Are We There Yet?
Handling Complexity in Animal and Plant Science Research—From Single to Functional Traits: Are We There Yet? Open
The current knowledge of the main factors governing livestock, crop and plant quality as well as yield in different species is incomplete. For example, this can be evidenced by the persistence of benchmark crop varieties for many decades i…
View article: Carbon nanomaterials and their application to electrochemical sensors: a review
Carbon nanomaterials and their application to electrochemical sensors: a review Open
View article: A Short Update on the Advantages, Applications and Limitations of Hyperspectral and Chemical Imaging in Food Authentication
A Short Update on the Advantages, Applications and Limitations of Hyperspectral and Chemical Imaging in Food Authentication Open
Around the world, the food industry needs to maintain high quality and safety standards in order to satisfy consumers demand for healthy foods and to trace the origin of raw materials and products that are used during food manufacture. The…
View article: The Use of UV-Vis Spectroscopy in Bioprocess and Fermentation Monitoring
The Use of UV-Vis Spectroscopy in Bioprocess and Fermentation Monitoring Open
Real-time analytical tools to monitor bioprocess and fermentation in biological and food applications are becoming increasingly important. Traditional laboratory-based analyses need to be adapted to comply with new safety and environmental…
View article: Advances in meat spoilage detection: A short focus on rapid methods and technologies
Advances in meat spoilage detection: A short focus on rapid methods and technologies Open
Chandra, SS ORCiD: 0000-0002-4257-5860; Chapman, JM ORCiD: 0000-0002-9850-0403; Cozzolino, D ORCiD: 0000-0001-6247-8817; Power, A ORCiD: 0000-0002-7119-8486
View article: Analysis of Australian Beers Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Analysis of Australian Beers Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy Open
Classification of a series of Australian beers was performed using synchronous scanning fluorescence spectroscopy and emission-excitation matrices based on the IR fingerprint regions. The results indicate that synchronous scanning fluoresc…
View article: The Use of Electrochemical Biosensors in Food Analysis
The Use of Electrochemical Biosensors in Food Analysis Open
Rapid and accurate analysis of food produce is essential to screen for species that may cause significant health risks like bacteria, pesticides and other toxins. Considerable developments in analytical techniques and instrumentation, for …
View article: Carbon nanomaterials and their application to electrochemical sensors: a review
Carbon nanomaterials and their application to electrochemical sensors: a review Open
Carbon has long been applied as an electrochemical sensing interface owing to its unique electrochemical properties. Moreover, recent advances in material design and synthesis, particularly nanomaterials, has produced robust electrochemica…
View article: The Application of State-of-the-Art Analytic Tools (Biosensors and Spectroscopy) in Beverage and Food Fermentation Process Monitoring
The Application of State-of-the-Art Analytic Tools (Biosensors and Spectroscopy) in Beverage and Food Fermentation Process Monitoring Open
The production of several agricultural products and foods are linked with fermentation. Traditional methods used to control and monitor the quality of the products and processes are based on the use of simple chemical analysis. However, th…
View article: NHS dentistry: Slow the troubling trend
NHS dentistry: Slow the troubling trend Open