Category: Academic Papers
14. Nov 2025
Critical On-Site Detection of Explosive Precursors
Homemade explosives (HMEs) are attractive to criminals and terrorists due to accessible online recipes, readily available equipment, and the ease of obtaining precursor materials. To counter this, EU Regulation 2019/1148 restricts access to high concentrations of “Restricted Precursors” and monitors sales of “Reportable Explosives Precursors”. Classification as an explosive precursor
22. Jul 2025
Rapid Detection and Quantification of Falsified Viagra
Using Cloud-Based Portable NIR Technology and Machine Learning Reference: Hervé Rais, Pierre Esseiva, Olivier Delémont, Cédric Schelling, Stefan Stanojevic, Serge Rudaz, Florentin Coppey, Rapid detection and quantification of falsified Viagra using cloud-based portable NIR technology and machine learning, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Volume 263, 2025, 116940, ISSN 0731-7085, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2025.116940.
08. Aug 2024
Use of Portable NIR Technology for Drug analysis in Australia
The challenge of efficiently and accurately analyzing illicit drugs remains significant in Australia due to the high volume of drugs trafficked within the country. A recent study explores the potential of Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with machine learning.1 Hence, by using NIRLAB’s solution to provide rapid and accurate drug identification
10. May 2024
Revolutionizing Forensic Analysis with Ultra-Portable NIR Technology
In the fast-paced world of forensic science, the quest for rapid and reliable drug testing solutions has led to significant innovations. One such breakthrough, outlined in a detailed study “Providing illicit drugs results in five seconds using ultra-portable NIR technology: An opportunity for forensic laboratories to cope with the trend
08. May 2024
How Portable NIR Technology is Revolutionizing Forensic Cannabis Analysis
In the swiftly evolving field of forensic science, the demand for portable and efficient solutions has grown exponentially, particularly in the realm of drug analysis. Recent advancements, such as the integration of handheld devices like NIRLAB’s NIRLight with cloud-based systems, are marking a transformative era in real-time forensic applications. Portable
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