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Ishvarchandra Parmar,
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Himanshu Solanki,
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Amar Shinde,
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Urvee Prajapati,
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Jaydatta Dhakane,
- Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, S.S.R. College of Pharmacy, S.S.R. Campus Daman & Diu India
- Associate Professor Department of Pharmaceutics, S.S.R. College of Pharmacy, S.S.R. Campus Daman & Diu India
- PG Scholar Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Daman & Diu India
- PG Scholar Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Daman & Diu India
- PG Scholar Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Daman & Diu India
Abstract
This review provides an overview of advances and limitations in Raman spectroscopy, a powerful analytical tool widely used across scientific disciplines. Instrumental advances, including the development of lasers, detectors, and optics, have increased the scope and scope of Raman spectroscopy. These advances have expanded its applications in fields such as information science and biology. The integration of Raman spectroscopy with additional technologies such as microscopy and artificial intelligence further expands analytical capabilities and enables more comprehensive analysis. In the biomedical field, the non-destructive nature of Raman spectroscopy has revolutionized disease diagnosis and drug analysis. However, despite these advances, limitations remain. Challenges such as fluorescence sampling, low signal-to-noise ratio, and spatial resolution limit the capabilities of these tools. Overcoming these limitations requires a collaborative effort that fosters innovation in measurement and data analysis techniques. Recognizing and resolving these issues is important to ensure the continued development and widespread use of Raman spectroscopy. The future of Raman spectroscopy lies not only in pushing the limits of its capabilities, but also in developing strategies that will reduce its limitations in science and business and promote a better understanding of complex processes.
Keywords: Raman spectroscopy, advancement, limitations, pharmaceutical analysis, advancement of SERS.
[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science(rrjops)]
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Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 02 |
Received | May 27, 2024 |
Accepted | June 10, 2024 |
Published | July 19, 2024 |