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Zhe Zhao1,2, Yuyan Yang1,2, Xinming Dong3
1School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
ACS Omega
|March 10, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a novel method for detecting solution concentration in turbid media using a variable-angle wedge-shaped sample cell. This approach enhances detection accuracy by analyzing multipath light transmission characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Optical Physics
- Biomedical Optics
Background:
- Accurate concentration detection in turbid media is challenging due to light scattering.
- Existing methods often lack sufficient information to overcome scattering effects.
- Developing robust methods for turbid media analysis is crucial for various scientific and industrial applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a new method for improving the accuracy of concentration detection in turbid media.
- To leverage variable-angle measurements for enhanced information acquisition from scattering media.
- To develop a multipath combination detection model for more precise analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a variable-angle wedge-shaped sample cell to obtain measurements at multiple angles (10° to 45°).
- Collected transmission light intensity distribution data from phantom solutions.
- Constructed a multipath combination detection model and fused information using partial least-squares regression.
Main Results:
- The multipath combination method significantly improved concentration detection accuracy compared to fixed-angle methods.
- Achieved a high prediction set correlation coefficient (Rp) of 0.995.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of analyzing transmission light intensity distribution along the gradient direction.
Conclusions:
- The variable-angle wedge-shaped sample cell method offers enhanced accuracy for concentration detection in turbid media.
- Multipath information fusion effectively utilizes scattering characteristics for improved analytical performance.
- This technique provides a promising new approach for analyzing complex scattering solutions.

