Innovative Optical Technique Detects Methanol in Spirits Non-Invasively
Researchers from the University of St Andrews and Adelaide University have developed a new optical method to detect toxic methanol in alcoholic beverages without the need to open the bottles.
Editorial Staff
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A recent advancement in optical technology allows for the detection of methanol in spirits without opening the bottles. This method was developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews and Adelaide University.
The findings were published in the Journal of Physics: Photonics, highlighting the potential for this technique to enhance safety in the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
This non-invasive approach could significantly impact how we monitor the safety of spirits, particularly in preventing methanol poisoning.