In six months, the Lausanne facility has attracted 90 consumers wishing to test their drugs. The canton is considering the future of the programme.
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The analysis of illicit drugs faces many challenges, mainly regarding the production of timely and reliable results and the production of added value from the generated data. It is essential to rethink the way this analysis is operationalised, in order to cope with the trend toward the decentralization of forensic applications.
The Swiss start-up Nirlab Narcotics has developed a device that can test drugs for substance, dosage and purity in five seconds. How does it work?
In order to meet the great challenge of quickly obtaining reliable results in the analysis of narcotics, it is obvious to make use of new technologies.
Potential of using NIR spectrophotometry to accurately and quickly measure THC content in cannabis inflorescences of different physical forms, and the advantages of this method for police control. Additional comparison of two different spectrophotometers to determine the best suited instrument.
How does Near-infrared spectroscopy work?
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NIR spectroscopy is a versatile and non-destructive analytical technique that provides valuable insights into the chemical composition and structure of a wide range of materials
The PA6 and PA66 challenge
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While having different use cases, PA6 and PA66 have similar properties. It’s impossible for the naked eye to differentiate them.
Near-infrared spectroscopy in recycling
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In the past, recycling by hand was required to reduce the impact of waste on our environment and loss of valuable resources.