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This study introduces an improved intelligent algorithm for Raman spectrum background correction. The new method uses a suppression coefficient to reduce negative values, preserving weak peaks and enhancing spectral analysis sensitivity.

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Area of Science:

  • Spectroscopy
  • Chemometrics
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Traditional wavelet transform background correction in Raman spectroscopy often generates negative values due to calibration errors.
  • These negative values can cause weak Raman peaks to disappear, reducing analysis sensitivity.
  • Existing methods struggle with accuracy and preserving low-intensity spectral features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an improved intelligent algorithm for accurate background correction of Raman spectra.
  • To address the issue of meaningless negative values in corrected spectra.
  • To enhance the detection sensitivity of weak Raman peaks.

Main Methods:

  • An improved intelligent algorithm utilizing a suppression coefficient to modify approximation coefficients was proposed.
  • The algorithm's performance was evaluated through simulation analyses.
  • Experimental investigations were conducted using Raman spectral data.

Main Results:

  • The suppression coefficient effectively modified approximation coefficients, improving background correction accuracy.
  • The number of meaningless negative values in reconstructed spectra was significantly decreased.
  • Weak Raman peaks were preserved, preventing their disappearance after negative value calibration.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed suppression coefficient method enhances background correction accuracy in Raman spectroscopy.
  • This approach effectively preserves weak spectral features, increasing overall analysis sensitivity.
  • The improved algorithm offers a more robust solution for Raman spectral data processing.