Book description
An all-inclusive guide on the analytical methods of Raman, infrared,
and near-infrared chemical imaging
An underutilized technology, chemical imaging through Raman, infrared
(IR), and near-infrared (NIR) is beginning to gain recognition for its
non-destructive method of permitting visualization of spatially
resolved chemical information. This type of analysis is triggering a
groundswell of demand as manufactured materials become more complex
and the need for greater scrutiny and less damaging research practices
is at a premium. Concentrating on the applications of chemical
imaging, this book presents a thorough background on the theory,
software, and hardware employed in this analytical technique. With
full examination of this rapidly growing field, this book:
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Combines many different aspects and applications into one
comprehensive volume
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Discusses how chemical imaging techniques have expanded greatly
in terms of instruments and applications, but have lagged in
general awareness among scientists and industries that would
benefit the most from them
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Describes chemical imaging uses in key areas-biomedical,
pharmaceutical, food, and polymer research
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Has chapters that outline hardware and instrumentation for the
different methods of chemical imaging
Encapsulating analytic methods without complicating the subject
matter, this book shows where chemical imaging has been successfully
applied, inspiring researchers to cultivate the exciting capabilities
rooted within this powerful and multifaceted technology.
SLOBODAN SASIC works in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences Department at Pfizer Global Research and Development. He is a
well-published and recognized authority on Raman spectroscopy for
pharmaceutical analysis. Dr. Sasic edited Pharmaceutical
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy (Wiley).
YUKIHIRO OZAKI is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at
Kwansei Gakuin University. He is also a coeditor of the books
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Food Science and Technology,
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Principles, Instruments,
Applications, and Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy:
Applications in Vibrational and Optical Spectroscopy, all
published by Wiley.
