Chemometrics, imaging and spectroscopy laboratory – Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Abstract

Following the previous papers of our colleagues from the University of Genova 1 and from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" 2 in the series of articles presenting the Italian research groups active in the field of NIR spectroscopy, this paper aims at introducing the main activities of the Chemometrics, Imaging and Spectroscopy Laboratory (CHIMSLAB) of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.The group is headed by Prof. Alessandro Ulrici, associate professor in Analytical Chemistry and Coordinator of the Research Doctorate School in Food and Agricultural Science, Technology and Biotechnology (STEBA) of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. CHIMSLAB team also includes Dr. Giorgia Foca, as assistant professor, and Dr. Rosalba Calvini, as post-doc researcher. We would also like to mention our former PhD students, Dr. Carlotta Ferrari and Dr. Giorgia Orlandi, who gave a fundamental contribution to our recent activities.

A green chemical analysis of iron (III) in water sample using a smart phone

“…This technique leverages digital imaging to measure and analyze color, offering a more accessible solution for laboratories operating on a budget. [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] . These techniques utilize the red-green-blue (RGB) color space or its derivatives, such as hue and saturation.…”

Chemometrics, NIRS-XRF and wet chemistry laboratory, and research Group – Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova

“…Italian researchers involved in near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy present themselves to the international community. 1–3 Following the example of these colleagues, we introduce the activity of the NIRS-XRF-wet chemistry laboratory and the active research groups. The NIRS section of the laboratory was founded in 1994, from the intuition of Igino Andrighetto and Paolo Berzaghi, with the purchase of a NIRSystem 5000 monochromator instrument (FOSS, Hilleroed, DK).…”