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A Techcomp Instruments Europe Co.

Map1 Bain Square
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Livingston EH54 7DQ
United Kingdom
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Time-Resolved Radioluminescence of Perovskite ScintillatorsTime-Resolved Radioluminescence of Perovskite ScintillatorsThis Research Highlight from the University of Surrey synthesized metal-halide perovskite nanocrystals loaded into plastic discs for their application as X-ray sensors. They used an Edinburgh...
Raman and Photoluminescence Characterization of Gallium NitrideRaman and Photoluminescence Characterization of Gallium NitrideDue to its favorable thermal and electrical properties, gallium nitride (GaN) is a semiconductor with the potential to replace silicon in small, high powered electrical devices. Manufactures of such...
High Pressure Spectral and Time-Resolved Photoluminescence of Halide Perovskite Crystals with a Diamond Anvil CellHigh Pressure Spectral and Time-Resolved Photoluminescence of Halide Perovskite Crystals with a Diamond Anvil CellThis application note demonstrates spectral and time-resolved PL analysis of halide perovskites under high pressure using the RMS1000 and a diamond anvil cell. By studying perovskites in extreme...
Forensic Analysis of Paint Using Raman MicroscopyForensic Analysis of Paint Using Raman MicroscopyRaman microscopy is a powerful technique for identifying the source of forensic samples, such as paint traces. It can differentiate samples that could be construed as having a common origin based on...
Angle-Resolved Polarized Raman Microscopy for Determining the Orientation of Carbon NanotubesAngle-Resolved Polarized Raman Microscopy for Determining the Orientation of Carbon NanotubesDetermining the orientation of carbon nanotubes can expose crucial structural information about the material, which can help explain its properties and potential applications. A technique used to...
Olive Oil Quality Assessment with UV-Vis SpectrophotometryOlive Oil Quality Assessment with UV-Vis SpectrophotometryUV-Vis spectrophotometry is a simple and efficient technique for the analysis and evaluation of the quality of olive oil. Extra virgin, virgin, and lower-quality olive oils can be distinguished by...
Photoluminescence and Electroluminescence Confocal Imaging of an OLEDPhotoluminescence and Electroluminescence Confocal Imaging of an OLEDThe optoelectronic properties of an OLED device are mapped using an RMS1000 Confocal Raman Microscope in spectral and time-resolved photoluminescence and electroluminescence imaging modes. These...
Characterization of SERRS Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis and Raman SpectroscopyCharacterization of SERRS Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis and Raman SpectroscopySurface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering (SERRS) is a technique that offers unparalleled sensitivity and specificity in nondestructive spectroscopic detection. It combines surface-enhanced Raman...
Plastics Identification Using ATR-FTIR SpectroscopyPlastics Identification Using ATR-FTIR SpectroscopyThe massive production of plastics has led to a throw-away culture rendering plastic pollution one of the biggest environmental issues. One solution to prevent plastic pollution is improving waste...
ATR-FTIR of Blood Serum Using a Heated ATR AccessoryATR-FTIR of Blood Serum Using a Heated ATR AccessoryThis application note demonstrates the use of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy for the analysis of human serum albumin. An IR5 FTIR spectrometer was used, equipped with a heated ATR accessory, to help tackle...
UV-Vis Spectroscopy for Characterising the Optical Properties of Gold NanoparticlesUV-Vis Spectroscopy for Characterising the Optical Properties of Gold NanoparticlesUV-Vis spectroscopy is routinely used in analytical science in part because it is a simple way of studying a sample’s optical properties over the UV and visible regions of the electromagnetic...
Photoluminescence of Lanthanide-based Optical ProbesPhotoluminescence of Lanthanide-based Optical ProbesOptical probes based on lanthanide complexes are of particular interest in the biomedical field and life sciences due to their unique magnetic and photoluminescent properties. In this application...
High-Resolution Raman & Photoluminescence Imaging of MoS2High-Resolution Raman & Photoluminescence Imaging of MoS2In this application note, the transition-metal dichalcogenide molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is characterised using the RM5 Confocal Microscope with Raman and photoluminescence imaging to characterise...
Multimodal Raman, Photoluminescence & SHG Imaging of CVD Grown WSe2Multimodal Raman, Photoluminescence & SHG Imaging of CVD Grown WSe2In this application note, the transition-metal dichalcogenide tungsten diselenide (WSe2) is characterised using the RMS1000 Confocal Microscope with five imaging modalities: reflected brightfield and...
Molecular Beacon Probe Fluorescent Detection of DNAMolecular Beacon Probe Fluorescent Detection of DNAMolecular beacon probes are a sequence of nucleotides (the building blocks of DNA and RNA) that can be used to fluorescently detect the presence of a specific sequence of DNA or RNA. With real-world...
Rapid Excitation Emission Matrix Analysis of Single Wall Carbon NanotubesRapid Excitation Emission Matrix Analysis of Single Wall Carbon NanotubesSingle-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have unique electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties which make them attractive for a wide variety of applications; ranging from drug delivery to...
Characterisation of SERRS Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis and Raman SpectroscopyCharacterisation of SERRS Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis and Raman SpectroscopySurface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering (SERRS) is a technique that offers unparalleled sensitivity and specificity in spectroscopic detection and is promising for many applications in analytical...
Pesticide Detection on Apple Skin Using SERSPesticide Detection on Apple Skin Using SERSProtecting food crops is vital to the world’s food chain, and pesticides are a critical tool to kill, repel, and control pests. One method to reduce the dangers of pesticides is limiting the allowed...
Multiphoton Imaging of Mouse IntestineMultiphoton Imaging of Mouse IntestineTwo-photon excited fluorescence (2PEF) and second harmonic generation (SHG) are complementary multiphoton imaging techniques for studying biological samples. Both utilise femtosecond pulsed infrared...
Whisky Analysis by Raman SpectroscopyWhisky Analysis by Raman SpectroscopyRaman spectroscopy is an analytical technique which can be used both quantitatively and qualitatively. This application note details the quantitative use of Raman spectroscopy to determine ethanol...
Fluorescence, Delayed Fluorescence and Phosphorescence Spectra of a TADF Emitter Measured Using the FLS1000 with a VPL Laser and Gated PMT DetectorFluorescence, Delayed Fluorescence and Phosphorescence Spectra of a TADF Emitter Measured Using the FLS1000 with a VPL Laser and Gated PMT DetectorMaterials exhibiting thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) have attracted widespread research attention as a new generation of high-efficiency emitters for use in Organic Light Emitting...
Photoluminescence Spectroscopy of Carbon DotsPhotoluminescence Spectroscopy of Carbon DotsCarbon dots (C-dots) are nanoparticles composed of carbon with diameters below 10 nm. They were accidentally discovered in 2004 by Xu, et al1 when researching methods to purify carbon nanotubes....
Identification of Microplastics Using Raman SpectroscopyIdentification of Microplastics Using Raman SpectroscopyThis application note will investigate 3 polymers, polyethylene (PE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and nylon-6, using the Edinburgh Instruments RM5 Raman Microscope.
Gemstone Identification Using Raman MicroscopyGemstone Identification Using Raman MicroscopyRaman microscopy is an ideal method for analysing gemstones and other geological samples. Its non-destructive nature and lack of sample preparation make it particularly advantageous for analysing all...
Confocal Raman and Photoluminescence Microscopy for Forensic InvestigationsConfocal Raman and Photoluminescence Microscopy for Forensic InvestigationsForensic investigations often study extremely small samples which may need analyses by multiple techniques. Confocal Raman and Photoluminescence (PL) Microscopy are well-suited techniques for dealing...
Sb to Mn Energy Transfer Revealed using Time-Resolved Emission Spectroscopy (TRES)Sb to Mn Energy Transfer Revealed using Time-Resolved Emission Spectroscopy (TRES)Heterometallic metal halide hybrids hold great promise due to the potential for synergistic photo-physical properties depending on the choice of the constituent metal centres. In this application...
Relative Quantum Yield of 2-AminopyridineRelative Quantum Yield of 2-AminopyridineQuantum yield is a photophysical parameter describing a sample's fluorescence efficiency. It can be measured optically via the absolute method and relative method. 2-Aminopyridine in sulfuric acid...

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