Search results for "Mid infrared spectroscopy"
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On-line monitoring of food fermentation processes using electronic noses and electronic tongues: A review
2013
Fermentation processes are often sensitive to even slight changes of conditions that may result in unacceptable end-product quality. Thus, close follow-up of this type of processes is critical for detecting unfavorable deviations as early as possible in order to save downtime, materials and resources. Nevertheless the use of traditional analytical techniques is often hindered by the need for expensive instrumentation and experienced operators and complex sample preparation. In this sense, one of the most promising ways of developing rapid and relatively inexpensive methods for quality control in fermentation processes is the use of chemical multisensor systems. In this work we present an ov…
Comparison of near and mid infrared spectroscopy as green analytical tools for the determination of total polar materials in fried oils
2017
Abstract Total polar materials (TPM) are used as an indicator of the quality in the frying oil because of high values may be harmful for human health. Spanish legislation establishes the maximum level of total polar materials for frying fats and oils for human consumption around 25% (w/w). Official methods to monitor oil quality are time consuming and use a lot of chemicals; therefore it is necessary a simple and quick analytical technique to evaluate fried oils. Transmittance near-infrared (NIR) and attenuated total reflection mid-infrared (ATR-MIR) spectroscopy measurements, combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression, offer alternatives to determine TPM in fried oils with relati…
Towards a Rapid Screening of Liver Grafts at the Operating Room Using Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy
2020
The estimation of steatosis in a liver graft is mandatory prior to liver transplantation, as the risk of graft failure increases with the level of infiltrated fat. However, the assessment of liver steatosis before transplantation is typically based on a qualitative or semiquantitative characterization by visual inspection and palpation and histological analysis. Thus, there is an unmet need for transplantation surgeons to have access to a diagnostic tool enabling an in situ fast classification of grafts prior to extraction. In this study, we have assessed an attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopic method compatible with the requirements of an operatio…