Microplastics have recently gained significant scientific and political attention and are now regarded as a critical environmental and health concern. This has led to a surge in research on ...

One way to reduce plastic pollution in the environment is to identify different types of plastic to guarantee efficient waste management. Plastics are one of the most widely utilized products globally ...

IR spectroscopy, or infrared spectroscopy, is an analytical technique used to identify and study chemical substances based on their interaction with infrared radiation. It measures the absorption of ...

Photothermal AFM-IR is a highly effective method for nanoscale chemical analysis, ideally suited to the stringent requirements of semiconductor research and production. By integrating the spatial ...

Polymers are used in many industries, including food packaging, tire manufacturing, adhesives, and medical-grade plastics. Photothermal atomic force microscope-based infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) ...