Can You Build Your Own Raman Spectrometer for Plastic Identification?

[carmatic]

TL;DR Summary

Trying to use Raman spectrometry to identify plastics for recycling

Hello everyone
Do you think that
1. It is feasible to make your own functioning Raman spectrometer i.e. https://hackaday.io/project/1279-ramanpi-raman-spectrometer/details or https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/simple-homemade-raman-spectrometer-microscope.996397/
2. Raman spectrometry is a good choice for the purposes of identifying the different types of plastic in commercial and waste material?

 

[Navin A S]

1. It is possible to construct a functioning Raman spectrometer, but it requires advanced knowledge of optics and electronics. Such projects are not for the faint of heart and would require specialized tools, components, and a great deal of time and effort to complete.2. Raman spectrometry is a good choice for the purposes of identifying different types of plastic in commercial and waste material. This is due to its ability to detect subtle differences in the molecular structure of different plastics, which can be used to distinguish them from one another. Additionally, Raman spectrometry can provide additional information on the composition of the plastic, such as the presence of additives or contaminants.