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What is the main purpose of FTIR spectroscopy?
What is the main purpose of FTIR spectroscopy?
What happens when the frequency of IR light matches one of the vibrational frequencies of a compound?
What happens when the frequency of IR light matches one of the vibrational frequencies of a compound?
In FTIR spectroscopy, what is the next step after detecting the IR light that has passed through the sample?
In FTIR spectroscopy, what is the next step after detecting the IR light that has passed through the sample?
What is the role of Fourier-Transform (FT) in FTIR spectroscopy?
What is the role of Fourier-Transform (FT) in FTIR spectroscopy?
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What does ATR stand for in ATR FTIR spectroscopy?
What does ATR stand for in ATR FTIR spectroscopy?
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What is the penetration depth of the evanescent wave in ATR FTIR spectroscopy?
What is the penetration depth of the evanescent wave in ATR FTIR spectroscopy?
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How does light travel according to the principles of spectroscopy?
How does light travel according to the principles of spectroscopy?
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Which of the following statements about the intensity of the field in ATR FTIR spectroscopy is true?
Which of the following statements about the intensity of the field in ATR FTIR spectroscopy is true?
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Course Information
- Course title: Biomaterials
- Course code: ENGR-UH 4810
- Professor: Jeremy Teo
- Instructor: Shafiya Sabah
- Semester: Fall 2024
- Institution: NYU Abu Dhabi
Lab 3: Spectroscopy-Based Characterization of Hydrogels
- Focuses on using spectroscopy to examine hydrogels.
FTIR Spectroscopy (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- Definition: Infrared spectroscopy examines the interaction of infrared light with matter.
- Range: Infrared light spans from 4000 cm⁻¹ to 400 cm⁻¹. Different regions are categorized (near, mid, far).
- Mechanism: Atoms in compounds vibrate. Specific vibrational frequencies correspond to chemical bonds and molecular structure. When IR light frequency matches a vibration, the molecule absorbs it, exciting the vibration.
- Analysis: IR light passes through the sample, and the absorbed frequencies are analyzed to build an infrared spectrum.
- Fourier Transformation (FT): The signal is transformed to produce intensity as a function of wavenumber.
FTIR Spectroscopy Functional Group Correlation Table
- Presents correlations between specific wavenumbers (cm⁻¹) and functional groups (e.g., O-H, C-H, N-H) in molecules.
- Provides a guide to identifying functional groups in samples.
- Ranges of wavenumbers are associated with different strengths of the correlation between functional groups and spectrum peaks.
FTIR Spectroscopy Further Details
- Chemical compounds' atoms constantly move and vibrate.
- Each vibration happens at a specific frequency related to the chemical bond and structure.
- Matching IR light frequency with vibrational frequency causes absorption, exciting molecular vibrations.
- Plotted data after IR light passes through the sample creates an IR spectrum.
ATR FTIR Spectroscopy (Attenuated Total Reflection)
- A technique to analyze samples without prior preparation, especially solid and liquid ones.
- Mechanism: IR beam interacts with the sample through an evanescent wave.
- Evanescent Wave: Light traveling through a crystal (e.g., ATR crystal), some light slightly penetrates the sample.
- Depth: Attenuated total reflection penetrates only a few microns of the sample (0.5-2 µm).
- Advantages: Direct examination of samples in their solid or liquid state without further preparation is possible.
Chemical Structure of Agarose and Collagen
- Shows the molecular structures of agarose and collagen.
- Provides diagrams of the chemical composition and arrangement of the molecules. Agarose has a chain of sugar molecules, while collagen has a repeating amino acid structure.
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This quiz explores the principles and applications of FTIR spectroscopy in the characterization of hydrogels. It focuses on the interaction of infrared light with materials to analyze molecular structures and chemical bonding. Test your understanding of how this technique is employed in biomaterials research.