Measuring Changes in Chemistry, Composition, and Molecular Structure Within Hair Fibers by Infrared and Raman Spectroscopic Imaging

    January 2011 in “ Journal of Biomedical Optics ”
    Guojin Zhang, Laurence Senak, David J. Moore
    Studysummary This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
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