Non-invasive analysis of turbid samples using deep Raman spectroscopy
This article reviews the emerging field of deep Raman probing of diffusely scattering samples; new applications include non-invasive diagnosis disease, quality control of pharmaceutical formulations, security screening of explosives and detection of counterfeit drugs through unopened translucent bottles.
Surface enhanced optical spectroscopies for bioanalysis
We review a range of surface enhanced optical spectroscopies for bioanalysis that utilise various enhancing substrates such as nanoparticles, surfaces and tips. The grand challenges facing the field in the coming years are also discussed.
To understand the whole, you must know the parts: unraveling the roles of protein –DNA interactions in genome regulation
Development of a technology that characterizes DNA-binding proteins controlling gene expression constitutes a “Grand Challenge” for Analytical Chemistry.
Extended nanospace chemical systems on a chip for new analytical technology
New chemistry in extended nanospace for novel analytical technologies.
Poor quality drugs : grand challenges in high throughput detection, countrywide sampling, and forensics in developing countries
Drug counterfeiting is a rapidly growing problem in both developed and developing countries, with interdisciplinary detection technology being one of the central disciplines involved in fighting this criminal trade.
About this collection
In celebration of 2011 as the
IUPAC International Year of Chemistry, leading scientists (including our own Analyst Board members) have put together papers outlining how analytical chemistry can help to tackle some of the global challenges of the 21st century.