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Application notes, tutorials, and practical guides for spectroscopy professionals.
Put these techniques into practice — open your spectral files and use all the analysis tools in one place.
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Compare the three main FTIR sample preparation methods — ATR, KBr pellets, and thin films. When to use each, common mistakes, and practical tips for better spectra.
Step-by-step workflow for identifying microplastics using FTIR spectroscopy — from sample collection through spectral matching. Key peaks for PE, PP, PS, PET, and nylon.
What PCA does for spectroscopy, how to interpret scores and loadings plots, and when to use it. A practical guide with preprocessing recommendations.