Inside a synchrotron light source, tiny electrons cannot travel through ordinary atmospheric conditions. Instead, they must move within specially designed vacuum chambers that simulate conditions close to outer space. Ion pumps function like “mechanical lungs,” continuously removing air molecules from…
A synchrotron light source—often described as a “giant microscope” used to study matter at the atomic scale—is facing a new technical challenge. High-energy electrons traveling through vacuum chambers at speeds close to that of light generate electromagnetic disturbances, which can…
Nowadays, people around the world are increasingly paying attention to their health—especially following the COVID-19 pandemic—health food products have experienced rapid growth in popularity. The global health food market reached a value of USD 712.25 billion in 2024 and is…
Micro X-ray fluorescence (µXRF, micro XRF) or XRF imaging is a powerful, non-destructive multielemental technique for the in vivo identification of plant tissues. It offers details of elemental distribution, contamination and nutrient absorption in plant tissues (Mongkhonsin et al., 2016;…
The disease tuberculosis (TB) which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, is an infectious disease listed among the top 10 causes of fatality worldwide. It killed up to 1.4 million people in 2019 (WHO), thus making it as one of the…
Spirulina, a type of microalga, is well-known for its high nutritional content and various bioactive compounds. In particular, polysaccharide extracts from Spirulina have garnered interest due to their biological properties and numerous health benefits. Dr. Wanida Pan-utai from the Department…
The color of rubies, which are scientifically classified as corundum (Al₂O₃), is mainly determined by the presence and oxidation states of trace metals such as chromium, iron, and titanium. Understanding these impurities is essential for gemologists, as it enables them…
Synchrotron X-ray footprinting (XF or XFP) provides a new method for studying macromolecular structures in the native solution state. XFP technique employs broadband hard X-ray beams to generate hydroxyl radicals in solution, thus subsequently covalently…
Glyphosate, an organophosphorus compound, is the most extensively employed herbicide in agriculture worldwide including in Thailand, due to its efficient weed elimination. The widespread of glyphosate in water and soil is caused by inappropriate application practices and over-spraying herbicide, thus affecting…