I want to Develop FTIR analysis Expertise, usually i study research papers to learn FTIR interpretations. Is there any comprehensive book or literature to groom my analysis and interpretation skills ?
It all depends on what do you mean by FTIR analysis expertise. If you are interested in the following various subjects, the books or paper listed might be of help. If you want to know:
A. FTIR instrumentation and fundamental data collection and manipulation methodology, then the book by Peter R. Griffiths and James A. de Haseth,” Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry,” Wiley, is very easy to read.
B. If you are interested in the fundamental IR band assignment of the FT-IR spectra, there is no difference between the traditional IR and FT-IR results and knowledge. In such a case, the book by Norman Colthup, Lawrence Daly, Stephen Wiberley,” Introduction to Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy,” Academic Press, or L. Bellamy “The Infrared Spectra of Complex Molecules.” Springer. Both are quite comprehensive books on band assignments and easy to read. The former book has brief explanation of normal coordinate analysis as well.
C. If you are interested in specific FT-IR methodology, in particular for application to various surface analysis with exact optical theory explanations, the following article will help you.
"Quantitative Surface Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy of Polymers," H. Ishida, Rubber Chem. Technol., 60, 497 (1987)
D. Then, if you are really interested in in-depth knowledge and interpretation, you need to know normal coordinate analysis, symmetry operation, and exact optical theory. In particular, knowing exact optical theory allows you to interpret FTIR spectra in a quantitative way. Some of the papers that will help you to know various FTIR techniques can be found as follows.
1. "Optical Constant Determination of Thin Polymer Films in the Infrared," R.T. Graf, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 39, 405 (1985).
2. "Fourier Transform Infrared Surface Elecrtromagnetic Wave Spectroscopy of Polymer Thin Films on Metal Substrate," Y. Ishino, R.T. Graf and H. Ishida, Proc. International Conference on Fourier and Computerized Infrared Spectroscopy, Ottawa, Canada, June (1985); and Anal. Chem., 58, 2448 (1986).
3. "Fourier Transform Infrared Ellipsometry of Thin Polymer Films," R.T. Graf, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Anal. Chem., 58, 64 (1986).
4. "Polarization Modulation Fourier Transform Infrared Ellipsometry," R.T. Graf, F. Eng, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 40, 498 (1986).
5. “Fourier transform infrared surface electromagnetic wave spectroscopy of polymer thin films on metallic substrate,” Y. Ishino and H. Ishida, Anal. Chem. 58, 2448-2453 (1986).
6. "Comparison of FT-IR Transmission, Specular Reflectance and Attenuated Total Reflectance Spectra of Polymers," R.T. Graf, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida in "FT-IR Characterization of Polymers," H. Ishida, Ed., Plenum, New York (1987) p.385.
7. "Quantitative Analysis of Neat Polymeric Fibers by DRIFTS Using Optical Constant Data," R.T. Graf, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida in "FT-IR Characterization of Polymers," H. Ishida, Ed., Plenum, New York (1987) p. 397.
8. "Introduction to Optical Effects in Infrared Spectroscopy," R.T. Graf, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida in "FT-IR Characterization of Polymers," H. Ishida, Ed., Plenum, New York (1987) p.1.
9. "Fourier Transform IR Reflection Techniques for Characterization of Polyimide Films on Copper Substrates," K. Kelley, Y. Ishino and H. Ishida,Thin Solid Films, 154, 271 (1987).
10. "Polarization-Modulation FT-IR Reflection Spectroscopy Using a Polarizing Michelson Interferometer," H. Ishida, Y. Ishino, H. Buijs, C. Tripp and M. Dignam, Appl. Spectrosc., 41, 1288 (1987).
11. "Evaluation of Space Radiator Performance by Simulation of Infrared Emission," K. Ohta, R. Graf and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 42, 114 (1988).
12. "Comparison Among Several Integration Methods of Kramers-Kronig Calculation," K. Ohta and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 42, 952 (1988).
13. "Spectral Simulation of Uniaxially Oriented Monolayers in the Infrared," Y. Ishino and H. Ishida, Langmuir, 4, 846 (1988).
14. "Grazing Angle Metal-Overlayer Infrared ATR Spectroscopy," Y. Ishino and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 42, 1296 (1988).
15. "Matrix Formalism for Calculation of Electric Field Intensity of Light in Stratified Multilayered Films," K. Ohta and H. Ishida, Appl. Opt., 29, 1952 (1990).
16. "Spectral Simulation for Infrared Surface Electromagnetic Wave Spectroscopy," Y. Ishino and H. Ishida, Surface Sci., 230, 299 (1990) .
17. "Enhancement of the Absorptions of Surface Species Present on Graphitized Carbon Fibers: A Theoretical Approach," C. Sellitti, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 44, 830 (1990).
18. "Matrix Formalism for Calculation of Light Beam Intensity in Stratified Multilayered Films and Its Use in the Analysis of Emission Spectra," K. Ohta and H. Ishida, Appl. Opt.,29, 2466 (1990).
19. "Depth Profiling Using Variable Angle ATR, " H.Ishida and R. Shick, Polymer Preprints, ACS, 32, 677 (1991)
20. "FT-IR External Reflection Spectroscopy at Brewster Angle," Y. Ishino and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 45, 504 (1992).
21. "Theoretical Development for Depth Profiling of Stratified Layers Using Variable-angle ATR ," R. Shick, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 47,, 1237 (1993).
22. "Interpretation of Reflection and Transmission Spectra for Thin Films: Reflection," K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 48, 775 (1994).
23. "Optical Theory Applied to Infrared Spectroscopy," K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Vibrational Spectrosc., 8, 1 (1994).
24. "Kramers-Kronig Analysis of Infrared Reflection Spectra with Parallel Polarization,: K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Spectrochim. Acta, 50, 2079 (1994).
25. "Kramers-Kronig Analysis of Infrared Reflection Spectra with Perpendicular Polarization," K. Yamamoto, A. Masui and H. Ishida, Appl. Optics, 33, 6285 (1994).
26. "Interpretation of Reflection and Transmission Spectra for Thin Films: Transmission," K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Appl. Opt.,34, 4177 (1995).
27. “Quantitative Two-Dimensional Infrared (2D-IR) Spectroscopy: Theoretical Development for General and Specific Cases,” S. Ekgasit and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 49, 1243 (1995).
28. “Depth Profiling of Stratified Layers using Variable Angle ATR,” R.A. Shick, J.L. Koenig and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 50, 1082 (1996).
29. “A New Depth Profiling Method by Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy without Prior Knowledge of the Profile,” S. Ekgasit and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 50, 1187 (1996).
30. “Optical Depth Profiling by Multiple Angle Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Using an Incident Beam with Arbitrary Degree of Polarization,” S. Ekgasit and H. Ishida, Vibrational Spectrosc.,13, 1 (1996).
31. “Application of Differential Absorption in Infrared Spectroscopy,” K. Yamamoto, A. Masui, and H. Ishida, Vibrational Spectrosc., 13, 119 (1997).
32. “Application of a New Quantitative Optical Depth Profiling Technique for the Diffusion of Polymers,” S. Ekgasit and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 51, 461(1997).
33. "Complex Refractive Index Determination for Uniaxial Anisotropy with the Use of Kramers-Kronig Analysis," K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc.,51, 1287 (1997).
34. "Kramers-Kronig Analysis Applied to Reflection-Absorption Spectroscopy," K. Yamamoto and H. Ishida, Vibrational Speactosc., 15, 27 (1997).
35. “Application of a New Quantitative Optical Depth Profiling Technique for the Diffusion of Polymers,” S. Ekgasit and H. Ishida, Appl. Spectrosc., 51, 461 (1998).
36. “New Quantitative Optical Depth Profiling Methods by Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: Multiple Angle / Single Frequency and Single Angle / Multiple Frequency Approaches,” H. Ishida, S. Ekgasit and D.P. Sanders, in “Fourier Transform Spectroscopy: 11th International Conference,” J.A. de Haseth, Ed., The American Institute of Physics, 40 (1998).
Dear Colleague,
I think it also depend on whether you want to be an IR expert in general, in several fields, you have to read the excellent and comprehensive list of prof. Ishida (well, it is a joke, it would take years ...) If you want to apply FTIR to a specific problem, I suggest to read some papers on the specific group of compounds, try to identify good quality assignments (preferably based on normal coordinate analysis) and (at least at first) discuss your conclusions with experts. Practical training and discussion is the fastest way. I think RG is a good forum for that. In my life I usually had to deal with specific groups of compounds (silicones, polyethylene - with additives, PP copolymers, epoxy resins etc.) and I gradually developed the necessary knowledge from articles. I had a background in normal coordinate analysis as I wrote my PhD many years ago on small cyclic molecules. I think this latter is not necessary but it is advisable to have at least a general understanding of symmetry selection rules.
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