Practical Guides for Lab Data Analysis
Step-by-step explanations of the calculations behind materials characterization — what each parameter means, how it is computed and the mistakes to avoid.
- MIND4SCE — Infrared
FTIR Baseline Correction: Methods, Parameters and Common Mistakes
Why FTIR baselines drift, how to correct them with anchor points, rubberband, asymmetric least squares or derivatives, in which order to preprocess, and how to check that the result is reliable.
- MIND4SCE — Image
SSIM, PSNR, MSE and ΔE00: How to Compare Two Images and Interpret Each Metric
What each image comparison metric measures, how it is calculated, which values are good, and which one to use for quality control, sample degradation or microscopy, with numerical examples.
- MIND4SCE — Tensile
How to Calculate Elastic Modulus and Tensile Properties per ASTM D638
Step-by-step guide from the force–displacement curve to stress, strain, Young's modulus, yield strength, tensile strength, elongation and toughness, with a worked PLA example.