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HORIBA Scientific is the world leader in Raman spectroscopy, with the benefits of more than 50 years of innovation in the technique. Raman microscopy is a technique which allows fast, non-destructive chemical analysis of solids, powders, liquids, and gases – today, Raman spectroscopy is used in many varied fields, from fundamental research up to applied solutions.

We provide complete Raman spectroscopy solutions for analytical measurements, research Raman, UV Raman, QC/QA and industrial Raman applications. These include Raman spectrometers, hybrid Raman systems (such as AFM-Raman), modular Raman systems, transmission Raman analyzers, dedicated in situ process Raman spectrometers, and miniaturized Raman instruments for high volume OEM manufacturers. Our Raman spectroscopy instruments are used in prestigious universities, research laboratories, in demanding industries with production lines across the world, and are well-known for:

  • Stability/Reliability obtained from a robust design approach
  • High-performance and speed enabled by our many Ultrafast Imaging patented functionalities
  • Ease of use thanks to our renowned LabSpec software suite
  • Overall improved User Experience and time saved with increased Automation wherever you need it
  • Possibility to achieve nanoscale measurements through TERS by combining the Raman spectrometer with our AFM technology
     

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Raman News

Webinar: Microplastics characterization by Raman microscopy

Microplastics are becoming the 21st century environmental scourge. To control it, more and more regulations are being set in all countries worldwide to monitor the amount of microparticles released in the environment. Thus, some techniques have been identified as reference methods: Pyrolysis GC-MS, Infrared microscopy, and Raman microscopy. This last one provides the best combination of information in both morphological and chemical characterization of each particle down to the micron.
During this webinar, we will present how Raman microscopy is becoming the best reference method for microplastics characterization.

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Webinar: Plasmonic and Raman: SERS and TERS

Raman spectroscopy is a good technique for chemical and physical characterization of materials, but suffers from a few limitations like a lack of sensitivity, or its micron scale resolution. Since the 1970s, the coupling of the plasmonic effect with Raman is more and more being used to overcome these limits. This phenomena association results in two enhanced Raman spectroscopies called SERS and TERS, respectively associated to Surface and Tip origins.
During this webinar, we will present how the coupling of plasmonic and Raman effects results to with SERS and TERS and details some applications.

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Webinar: Raman for battery and fuel cells characterization

With the global energetic transition and the move from thermic to electric cars, the improvement of battery becomes crucial. With that development, the analytical techniques used must be also adapted and developed to understand the physical and chemical processes occurring at the electrodes and electrolyte levels. Thus, Raman microscopy is an ideal method as it provides physical and chemical properties of materials in a non-invasive approach.

During this webinar, we will present how Raman microscopy can be applied for battery characterization, and for fuel cells, the future of batteries.

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Raman microscopy: the key elements

Raman microscopy is the combination of the Raman effect and optical microscopy. A Raman microscope is the association of multiple components where each of them is playing a specific role to achieve highly resolved and sensitive measurements.
During this webinar, we will present the role of each component of a Raman microscope and detail their characteristics and limits.

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Airborne Particulate Matter: Understanding its Composition with Raman Spectroscopy

Particulate matter poses a growing threat to air quality and public health. To effectively understand the effects and assess the hazardousness of particles, it is necessary to study them on a molecular level. Raman spectroscopy emerges as an effective method for revealing the chemical composition of airborne particles at the microscopic scale.

This Raman XPerience article reviews a selection of user's papers on this topic.

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Multimodal spectroscopy techniques for nanostructured materials characterization

Application Note - Multimodal spectroscopy techniques for nanostructured materials characterization

In this article, we present the combination of Raman spectroscopy, Photoluminescence and SEM-CL techniques, where the instruments weren’t physically connected. Smart nanostructured materials require a comprehensive understanding of their morphology, elemental and chemical composition. nanoGPS Suite solution allows a colocalized combination of a variety of microscopy techniques, providing a full characterization of nanostructured materials and a precise superimposition of the results obtained.

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Quality control of sugar content in beverages using Raman spectroscopy

Application Note - Quality control of sugar content in beverages using Raman spectroscopy

We all consume or have all consumed sugary drinks at least once. Sugar content of those drinks must be regulated. Also, to avoid those properties of sugar, it has been replaced by sweeteners. These have lower sweetness than natural sugars. Whether it is sugar or sweetener, their content just be controlled. Here, we demonstrate that Raman spectroscopy is one solution to identify and evaluate sugar/sweetener concentrations in a quality control process.

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Quality control of hand sanitizer gels and 70% alcohol products using Raman spectroscopy

Application Note - Quality control of hand sanitizer gels and 70% alcohol products using Raman spectroscopy

Disinfecting your hands with hydroalcoholic gel has become a daily practice. In the meanwhile, 70° alcohol has been used for even longer to disinfect wounds. But, to remain efficient, the alcohol concentration of these products must not be below a defined threshold and must be controlled. This application note demonstrates how to evaluate alcohol concentrations in a quality control process with Raman.

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Resolving micron-sized layers in multilayer films with Raman microscopy by cross-section analysis and confocal depth profiling

Application Note - Resolving micron-sized layers in multilayer films with Raman microscopy by cross-section analysis and confocal depth profiling

Multilayer polymer films, composed of different materials, are used in a variety of industrial applications. The analysis of these multilayers is important to support, especially for safety and performances control. Here, we use Raman microscopy by cross-section analysis and confocal depth profiling to investigate the chemical composition of two multilayers films.

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Raman Research Solutions

From high performance confocal Raman microscopes to tailor-made solutions and hyphenations, we have been supporting research endeavors since 1968!

Raman Analytical Solutions

From microscopy to benchtop Raman spectrometers, discover HORIBA's full range of high-end solutions to solve all laboratories' analysis challenges

Raman Building Blocks

Our OEM and Optical Spectroscopy Divisions' purpose is to support any project including Raman and correlative spectroscopy solutions
 

Application Corner

From pharmaceutical sciences to archaeometry, including energy and forensics, discover the power of Raman for any field of applications


 

Raman Academy

With 50 years of experience in Raman spectroscopy, HORIBA's Raman experts, application engineers and software developers, have produced a vast array of resources to pass their knowledge on.
 

Raman Training

Our trainers are experts in the Raman technique. They will provide trainings advice and guidance to maximize the benefits of your HORIBA Scientific instrument, and provide you with confidence and experience in the analysis of your samples.

HORIBA Raman Spectrometers and Microscopes

LabRAM Soleil
LabRAM Soleil

Raman Spectroscope - Automated Imaging Microscope

XploRA™ PLUS
XploRA™ PLUS

MicroRaman Spectrometer - Confocal Raman Microscope

LabRAM Odyssey
LabRAM Odyssey

Confocal Raman & High-Resolution Spectrometer

LabRAM Odyssey Semiconductor
LabRAM Odyssey Semiconductor

Photoluminescence and Raman Wafer Imaging

MacroRAM™
MacroRAM™

Affordable Benchtop Raman Spectrometer

LabRAM Soleil Nano
LabRAM Soleil Nano

Real-time and Direct Correlative Nanoscopy

XploRA Nano
XploRA Nano

AFM-Raman for Physical and Chemical imaging

LabRAM Odyssey Nano
LabRAM Odyssey Nano

AFM-Raman for physical and chemical imaging

Modular Raman Microscope
Modular Raman Microscope

Flexible Raman System

SmartSPM
SmartSPM

Advanced stand-alone AFM

nanoGPS navYX
nanoGPS navYX

Collaborative Correlative Microscopy

Raman Fiber Probes
Raman Fiber Probes

Raman Spectrometers

Modular TeraHertz Raman Spectrometer
Modular TeraHertz Raman Spectrometer

Affordable ultra-low frequency Raman spectrometer down to 10 cm-1

TRIOS
TRIOS

Versatile AFM Optical Coupling

Raman Spectrometer - MINI-CCT+
Raman Spectrometer - MINI-CCT+

MINI-CCT+ Mini Raman Spectrometer

CombiScope
CombiScope

AFM and inverted light microscopy

OmegaScope
OmegaScope

The AFM optical platform

UV Raman Spectrometer
UV Raman Spectrometer

for UV Raman spectroscopists

HE Spectrograph
HE Spectrograph

High efficiency dedicated process Raman spectrometer for rugged and robust Raman monitoring.

OEM Raman Miniature Probes
OEM Raman Miniature Probes

OEM Miniature Raman Systems and Components

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