Fundamentals of Absorption Spectroscopy
- 1st Edition - October 13, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Imtaiyaz Hassan
- Language: English
Fundamentals of Absorption Spectroscopy offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles, instrumentation, and applications of absorption spectroscopy across UV-Vis… Read more
Description
Description
Fundamentals of Absorption Spectroscopy offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles, instrumentation, and applications of absorption spectroscopy across UV-Visible, IR, and other spectral regions. Designed for students, researchers, and industry professionals, this book bridges theory and practice with practical illustrations and real-world case studies, providing a solid foundation in both fundamental concepts and contemporary applications in chemistry, biology, medicine, environmental monitoring, and materials science. It fills the gap between overly advanced and overly simplified texts by combining fundamental theory with practical insights, particularly from biological perspectives. This book addresses the need for an updated, student-friendly, and application-oriented resource in absorption spectroscopy. Readers will benefit from structured guidance that connects theoretical principles with experimental data, explains instrumentation and its limitations, and demonstrates applications across diverse fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, and biomolecular sciences. The inclusion of case studies and recent advances in spectroscopic technology ensures relevance for both academic study and professional practice.
Key features
Key features
- Presents clear and concise explanations of fundamental absorption spectroscopy principles tailored to both students and researchers
- Integrates practical examples, schematic diagrams, and step-by-step calculations to facilitate understanding and application
- Provides case studies and problem-solving exercises that foster critical thinking and demonstrate real-world relevance across pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, and biomolecular sciences
- Highlights recent advances in spectroscopic technologies and their impact on cutting-edge research and industry practices
- Addresses the needs of students, researchers, and industry professionals with balanced content covering foundational theory, method development, and troubleshooting
Readership
Readership
Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, and materials science. Early-career researchers specializing in molecular spectroscopy and analytical sciences. Laboratory professionals working in academia, pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences, and materials analysis
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I. Foundations of Absorption Spectroscopy
1. Introduction to Absorption Spectroscopy
2. Theoretical Basis of Absorption Spectroscopy
3. Instrumentation and Experimental Methods of Absorption Spectroscopy
4. Data Analysis and Spectral Interpretation
5. Limitations and Challenges
Section II. Core Absorption Techniques
6. UV–Visible Absorption Spectroscopy
7. Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy (IR/FTIR)
8. Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
9. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
10. Advanced Absorption Techniques
Section III. Chemistry, Materials, and Environmental Applications
11. Absorption Spectroscopy in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanisms
12. Applications in Materials, Catalysts, and Nanochemistry
13. Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
14. Environmental and Industrial Applications
15. Detection of Trace Elements
16. Photothermal Microscopy. Imaging the Optical Absorption of Single Molecules
Section IV. Biological and Medical Applications
17. Absorption Spectroscopy in Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
18. Spectroscopic Evaluation of Pigments, Vitamins, Additives, Adulterants, Contaminants, and Authenticity Validation of Food Quality and Safety
19. Herbal Medicine and Natural Products
20. Protein Dynamics Studies
21. Nucleic Acids and Biomolecular Studies
22. Protein and Enzyme Studies
23. High-Throughput Steady-State Enzyme Kinetics Measurements through Absorbance Detection
24. Absorption Spectroscopy in Drug Discovery
25. Protein Structure and Folding Pathway Investigation through Absorption Spectroscopy
26. Biosensors and Biomedical Devices
27. Metabolomics, Lipidomics, and Biomarker Detection
28. Applications in Medical and Biological Sciences
29. Prospects of Absorption Spectroscopy for Biomarker Monitoring toward Precision Medicine
Section V. Outlook and Future Directions
30. Modern Data Science in Absorption Spectroscopy
31. Quantitative Analysis Methods for Single-Molecule (smFRET, nanoIR) Experiments
32. Terahertz Absorption Spectroscopy in Biosystems
33. Advanced Techniques and Emerging Methods
34. Future Perspectives and Emerging Trends
1. Introduction to Absorption Spectroscopy
2. Theoretical Basis of Absorption Spectroscopy
3. Instrumentation and Experimental Methods of Absorption Spectroscopy
4. Data Analysis and Spectral Interpretation
5. Limitations and Challenges
Section II. Core Absorption Techniques
6. UV–Visible Absorption Spectroscopy
7. Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy (IR/FTIR)
8. Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
9. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
10. Advanced Absorption Techniques
Section III. Chemistry, Materials, and Environmental Applications
11. Absorption Spectroscopy in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanisms
12. Applications in Materials, Catalysts, and Nanochemistry
13. Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
14. Environmental and Industrial Applications
15. Detection of Trace Elements
16. Photothermal Microscopy. Imaging the Optical Absorption of Single Molecules
Section IV. Biological and Medical Applications
17. Absorption Spectroscopy in Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
18. Spectroscopic Evaluation of Pigments, Vitamins, Additives, Adulterants, Contaminants, and Authenticity Validation of Food Quality and Safety
19. Herbal Medicine and Natural Products
20. Protein Dynamics Studies
21. Nucleic Acids and Biomolecular Studies
22. Protein and Enzyme Studies
23. High-Throughput Steady-State Enzyme Kinetics Measurements through Absorbance Detection
24. Absorption Spectroscopy in Drug Discovery
25. Protein Structure and Folding Pathway Investigation through Absorption Spectroscopy
26. Biosensors and Biomedical Devices
27. Metabolomics, Lipidomics, and Biomarker Detection
28. Applications in Medical and Biological Sciences
29. Prospects of Absorption Spectroscopy for Biomarker Monitoring toward Precision Medicine
Section V. Outlook and Future Directions
30. Modern Data Science in Absorption Spectroscopy
31. Quantitative Analysis Methods for Single-Molecule (smFRET, nanoIR) Experiments
32. Terahertz Absorption Spectroscopy in Biosystems
33. Advanced Techniques and Emerging Methods
34. Future Perspectives and Emerging Trends
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 13, 2026
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Imtaiyaz Hassan
Dr. Md. Imtaiyaz Hassan is a renowned structural biologist and drug discovery expert. With over 17 years of distinguished academic and research experience, Dr. Hassan has established himself as a prominent figure in biomedical sciences, with deep expertise in structural biology, protein folding, drug design, and kinase-targeted therapeutics. Prof. Hassan’s research portfolio reflects a profound commitment to the identification and validation of novel drug targets, particularly in the context of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. His groundbreaking work in structure-based drug design and protein-ligand interactions has significantly advanced the development of selective and potent protein kinase inhibitors. A prolific researcher, Dr. Hassan has authored over 600 peer-reviewed research articles in leading international journals. His work has garnered more than 22,000 citations, and his current h-index stands at an impressive 72, reflecting his global impact in the scientific community. He has led more than 22 funded research projects and continues to make meaningful contributions to cancer biology, structural biochemistry, and therapeutic innovation.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India