Cloud‐Enabled Handheld NIR Spectroscopy: A Transformative Approach for Real‐Time Forensic Analysis of Cannabis Specimens

In the past few years, there has been significant interest within the forensic community regarding the deployment of portable solutions that provide real‐time results. This article introduces an innovative technology or technology architecture that enables the integration of a handheld device, speci...

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Published in:Helvetica chimica acta 2023-08, Vol.106 (8), p.n/a
Main Authors: Coppey, Florentin, Schelling, Cédric, Veuthey, Jean‐Luc, Esseiva, Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
analytical methods
Applications programs
big-data analysis
Cannabinoids
Cannabis
cannabis analysis
Data processing
Forensic science
Infrared analysis
Infrared spectra
Infrared spectroscopy
Laboratories
Liquid chromatography
machine learning
Marijuana
Mobile computing
near infrared (NIR)
Near infrared radiation
Spectrum analysis
Technology
Tetrahydrocannabinol
ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)
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Summary:In the past few years, there has been significant interest within the forensic community regarding the deployment of portable solutions that provide real‐time results. This article introduces an innovative technology or technology architecture that enables the integration of a handheld device, specifically, Viavi MicroNIR, with a cloud‐based system. This cloud system encompasses a server responsible for data processing and a mobile application acting as a user interface. To demonstrate the transformative impact of this technology on field operators, the analysis of cannabis specimens has been utilized. System's capacity to distinguish between CBD‐type and THC‐type cannabis has been particularly highlighted, along with the remarkable congruence observed between the near‐infrared (NIR) spectra and the reference analytical method involving ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) The article will present the advantages of this application primarily focusing on its potential to alleviate the burden on laboratories by expediting routine illicit drug analysis. Viavi MicroNIR technology provides laboratory personnel with additional time to handle more complex cases, thereby enhancing overall efficiency.
ISSN:0018-019X
1522-2675
DOI:10.1002/hlca.202300052