ReviewRSC advances2026
UV-visible spectrophotometry in modern research: applications in adsorption, photocatalysis, catalytic reduction, sensing nanomaterials, and drug delivery.
Review in RSC advances, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
0 citing papers in PubMed.
No citing paper in PubMed yet.
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
1 author.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
UV-visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry is a cornerstone analytical technique widely utilized in modern scientific research due to its simplicity, rapid response, and quantitative reliability. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the application of UV-vis spectroscopy in major research domains, such as photocatalysis, adsorption processes, catalytic reduction reactions, optical tuning using noble-metal nanomaterials, drug loading and release systems, and chemical/biological sensing. This technique plays a crucial role in monitoring concentration changes; it also evaluates reaction kinetics and characterizes functional materials through their optical properties. In photocatalysis and catalytic reduction, UV-vis spectrophotometry enables the real-time tracking of pollutant degradation and conversion reactions. In adsorption studies, it provides insights into adsorption capacity and isotherm modeling. Additionally, the unique surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of noble metal nanoparticles is effectively studied using UV-vis spectroscopy. The method is also extensively applied in drug delivery systems to quantify the loading and release efficiency of systems, as well as in sensing applications for the selective detection of analytes. Recent advancements like integration with nanotechnology and portable systems have further enhanced its capabilities. This review highlights the current trends, challenges, and future prospects, which provide a clear and scientifically robust resource for researchers.
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.