How to Cite SpectralBench
If you use SpectralBench in your research, please cite it. Citations help sustain the project, ensure reproducibility, and make it easier for reviewers and readers to find the tools you used.
BibTeX
@software{spectralbench2025,
title = {SpectralBench: Free Browser-Based Spectroscopy Software},
author = {{SpectralBench Team}},
year = {2025},
url = {https://spectralbench.com},
note = {FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis analysis with 50,000+ reference spectra}
}APA 7th
SpectralBench Team. (2025). SpectralBench: Free browser-based spectroscopy software (Version 1.0) [Computer software]. https://spectralbench.com
MLA 9th
"SpectralBench: Free Browser-Based Spectroscopy Software." SpectralBench, LumenMark LLC, 2025, spectralbench.com.
Chicago
SpectralBench Team. "SpectralBench: Free Browser-Based Spectroscopy Software." Version 1.0. 2025. https://spectralbench.com.
When to Cite
- You used SpectralBench for data processing, analysis, or visualization in a publication.
- You used the reference library for spectral matching or identification.
- If relevant, note the specific version of SpectralBench you used.
Cite the Benchmark Reference Set
The SpectralBench Benchmark Spectral Reference Set is a curated subset of representative spectra published on Zenodo for method validation and reproducible research. If you use the benchmark set, please cite it using the concept DOI (always resolves to the latest version):
@dataset{spectralbench_benchmark,
title = {SpectralBench Benchmark Spectral Reference Set},
author = {{SpectralBench Team}},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://spectralbench.com}
}The reference spectral data comes from open, curated sources. Please also cite the underlying data:
- RRUFF / ROD (CC0) — Raman and infrared spectra of minerals.
- NIST SRD — NIST Standard Reference Data for infrared spectra.
- Curated open sources — Additional spectra from Primpke, Flanagan, and other CC BY licensed datasets.
Refer to each dataset's original publication for the appropriate citation format.