This document discusses various approaches and considerations for diffuse reflectance near-infrared spectroscopy measurements. It provides examples of measurements on a variety of samples using different instrumentation configurations. Key points discussed include the differences between ideal and practical diffuse reflectance measurements, various sample measurement techniques including reflectance and transflectance modes, and the effects of factors like particle size, density, distance, and residual contaminants. Specific experiments demonstrated include measurements with variable sample compaction, varying the number of tissue paper layers, and analyzing samples both ground and unground.
18. A. Tissue Paper Compression
“Academic” Diffuse Refl. NIR
• 15 Layers of Paper Placed on Window
• Increasing Pressure Applied
B. “Infinite Thickness” Demonstration
• Consistent Pressure Applied
• Layers Peeled Off One-by-One
• Influence of Backing Evaluated
36. Particle Size / Compaction
• To homogenize composition of a larger
sample (i.e. representative subsampling)
• To get best results with for some properties
with complex/layered products (seeds,
coated products, . . .)
• To minimize variable particle size effects
• To minimize “macro” particle size effects
• Simply to make the sample presentable to
the instrument
Why Choose the Grinding Option?
37. Rotating Transport Linear Transport
Diffuse Reflectance NIR
Particle Heterogeneity/Orientation Effects
69. Q: Which sampling mode is most appropriate for
the application?
A: Determined by the optical and physical
characteristics of the product being analyzed:
• Powders / Granulates - Reflectance
• Formed Solids - Reflectance / Transmission
• Liquids / Films / Gels
Clear - Transmission / Transflectance
Semi-Opaque - Transflectance
Opaque - Reflectance / Transflectance
Diffuse Reflectance NIR
86. Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup
Reflectance Mode
Exctracted Liquid from Single Capsule
Transflectance Mode
Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Reflectance versus Transflectance Mode; Absorbance Spectra
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Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Reflectance versus Transflectance Mode; Absorbance Spectra
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup
Reflectance Mode
Exctracted Liquid from Single Capsule
Transflectance Mode
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Individual Pack (Black) vs Average of 4 Packs (Red)
Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup; Absorbance Spectra
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Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
Individual Pack (Black) vs Average of 4 Packs (Red)
800-2200 nm Range
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Regions of Highest Degree of Undesirable Variance “Blotted Out”
Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
Individual Pack (Black) vs Average of 4 Packs (Red)
800-2200 nm Range
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E
A
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Bad
Bad
Regions of Highest Degree of Undesirable Variance “Blotted Out”
Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
Discriminant Analysis Potential Evaluation
93. Nutraceutical Capsules – SpectraStar 2500X RTW
Bulk Capsules in Rotating Open Cup; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Derivative
Cluster Model Discriminant Analysis
96. Average Spectra for Each Type
Corn Syrup Grades – SpectraStar 2400D
Transflectance Mode; 0.3 mm PL; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
Corn Syrup Types:
DE28
DE63
DE99
42FCS
55FCS
HMCS
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Average Spectra for Each Type
1450-1820 nm
Corn Syrup Grades – SpectraStar 2400D
Transflectance Mode; 0.3 mm PL; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
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Corn Syrup Grades – SpectraStar 2400D
Transflectance Mode; 0.3 mm PL; Absorbance + SNV + 1st Deriv Spectra
Average Spectra for Each Type
2050-2350 nm
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42FCS
DE28
HMCS
55FCS (HFCS)
DE63
Cluster Model for Corn Syrup Qualification; Scores Plot of Factor 3 vs Factor 2
(Circles represent Factor Space Occupied by Corresponding Type)
Cluster Model Discriminant Analysis
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10o
C - 86o
C Range
T
Temperature can influence
band shape and peak
position
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Diffuse Reflectance NIR
• Sample presentation consistency
(minimize controllable variables)
• Optimize optics, general performance of
instrument, sampling mode
• Utilize the optimal spectral region
• Optimize the calibration (# factors /
wavelengths, mathematical pretreatment,
proper exclusion of outliers . . .)
Getting Optimal Results
103. • Keep an open mind . . .
- but keep in mind the fundamentals
• Diffuse reflectance NIR doesn’t do it all
- but it does a lot!
Summary
Diffuse Reflectance NIR