Themed collection JAAS HOT Articles 2023
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Swimming against the current – sacrificing unit mass resolution in ICP-MS to improve figures of merit
Analysts can balance sensitivity and selectivity in quadrupole-based ICP-MS. In some scenarios, giving up unit mass resolution may into improve figures of merit.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2518-2527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00267E
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Catching up on calibration-free LIBS
This review paper will present and critically discuss the evolution of the calibration-free LIBS (CF-LIBS) method and some of its new applications that appeared since the last extensive review on the topic, which was published more than 10 years ago.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1751-1771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00130J
90Sr bioassay in small-volume urine by ICP-MS/MS with CO2 as the reaction gas
Further mitigation: CO2 is a better reaction gas than O2 to overcome isobaric/polyatomic interferences caused by Zr and Ge for 90S analysis by ICP-MS/MS. The method detection limit was 0.978 pg L−1 (5 Bq L−1) in 10 mL urine, with a reasonable throughput (∼6 h for 12 samples).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2562-2570
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00303E
The influences of ambient humidity on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
The effect of ambient humidity on the LIBS spectra of copper samples was explored. The Cu I line intensity decreased with humidity at low laser energy and increased with humidity at high energy.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2571-2580
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00233K
Discrimination and classification of high explosives and other organic materials based on laser-induced plasma spectroscopy
A sub-band k-means clustering method was used for laser-induced plasma spectral analysis to achieve accurate identification and classification of high explosives and organic materials.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2405-2413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00211J
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High throughput laser ablation ICP-MS bioimaging of silver distribution in animal organisms and plant tissue after exposure to silver sulfide nanoparticles
Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is a method with high potential to visualize the distribution of elements in different samples, including a variety of organisms.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2396-2404
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00223C
Sensitive and accurate determination of REEs using a high-efficiency miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization sampling system coupled with the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer
The determination of rare-earth element (REE) mass fractions is of great significance in various fields including materials science, geology, ecotoxicology, environmental safety and human health.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2414-2423
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00230F
On a single method for determining As and Hg in dietary supplements by CVG-MIP OES: optimization of the multimode sample introduction system
A single method was developed for the determination of As and Hg in dietary supplements by CVG-MIP OES using a multimode sample introduction system (MSIS).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2342-2352
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00261F
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An improved digestion coil arrangement for high-pressure microwave-assisted flow digestion
A large heated volume (22 mL) digestion coil for high pressure flow digestion was developed. By using computer simulation of the microwave field, the coil geometry was optimized for uniform absorption of microwave radiation along the digestion coil.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2378-2386
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00242J
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Rapid screening of wood and leaf tissues: investigating silicon-based phytoliths in Populus trichocarpa for carbon storage applications using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
Phytoliths, which are noncrystalline particles of amorphous silica that form inside plant cells, contribute to the global carbon cycle through their ability to occlude organic carbon.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2353-2364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00186E
Iron, copper and zinc isotope compositions of biological reference materials determined by MC-ICP-MS
The one-column method to purify Cu–Fe–Zn for biological isotope analysis provides comprehensive isotope information for biological individuals.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2365-2377
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00281K
Performing parameter optimization and variable selection simultaneously in Fourier transform infrared and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy data fusion
Performing parameter optimization and variable selection simultaneously in Fourier transform infrared and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy data fusion.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2424-2432
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00214D
A single-stage anion exchange separation method for Cd isotopic analysis in geological and environmental samples by MC-ICP-MS
A single-stage column separation method based on an anion exchange resin column is developed to purify Cd from geological and environmental materials for high-precision determination of Cd isotopes by double spike MC-ICP-MS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2291-2301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00234A
A spectral standardization method based on plasma image-spectrum fusion to improve the stability of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
A novel spectral standardization method was proposed based on plasma image-spectrum fusion (SS-PISF) to improve the spectral stability.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2387-2395
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00266G
Comparison of synthetic zircon, high-temperature and high-pressure sintered zircon and fast hot-pressing sintered zircon for in situ hafnium isotope analysis by LA-MC-ICP-MS
Three zircon synthesis techniques (synthesis, high-temperature and high-pressure sintering and fast hot-pressing sintering) for the preparation of reference materials for Hf isotope analysis of zircon by LA-MC-ICP-MS were compared.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2313-2323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00137G
Resolving isobaric interference in the determination of Nd isotopes using laser ionisation mass spectrometry towards atom percent fission measurements
Use of LIMS for determination of Nd in the presence of Sm.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2324-2331
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00102D
Analysis of PbBi eutectic after matrix separation by acid induced dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by HR-CS-ETAAS determination
Analysis of PbBi eutectic after separation of matrix elements by a simple acid-induced surfactant assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction procedure is reported.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2332-2341
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00036B
TARIM calcite: a potential reference material for laser ICPMS in situ calcite U–Pb dating
Assisted by laser ablation (LA) inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) analytical techniques, calcite is now accepted as an important U–Pb dating mineral for application to various issues in geology.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2302-2312
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00222E
Detection of chromium in different valence states in water and soil using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy combined with an ion enrichment chip
IEC–LIBS could rapidly and sensitively detect different valence states of Cr in water and soil.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1442-1449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00095H
Development of an optimised method for measurement of iodine-129 in decommissioning wastes using ICP-MS/MS
Tube furnace extraction combined with ICP-MS/MS for low-level 129I measurement in decommissioning samples, combined with matrix modification for improved sensitivity.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1431-1441
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00045A
Development and industrial application of LIBS-XRF coal quality analyzer by combining PCA and PLS regression methods
An LIBS-XRF coal quality analyzer was developed. Modeling based on PCA and PLS methods, and industrial testing was completed. The measurement repeatability of model for industrial indicators meets the requirements of national standards.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1421-1430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00015J
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Machine learning analysis to classify nanoparticles from noisy spICP-TOFMS data
A two-stage semi-supervised machine learning approach was developed as a robust method to classify cerium-rich engineered, incidental, and natural nanoparticles measured by spICP-TOFMS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1244-1252
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00081H
Classification of uneven steel samples by laser induced breakdown spectroscopy based on a Bessel beam
The combination of a Bessel beam and LIBS is an effective method for rapidly detecting uneven samples in industry, which has higher accuracy and stability under fewer spectra.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1232-1237
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00064H
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Rapid isotopic analysis of uranium, plutonium, and americium in post-detonation debris simulants by RIMS
Uranium interference is a major problem in conventional 238Pu analysis. In RIMS, a slight detuning of the resonance laser extinguishes the Pu signal so that the 238U interference can be accurately quantified and subtracted.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1205-1212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00096F
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Investigation of matrix effects in nitrogen microwave inductively coupled atmospheric-pressure plasma mass spectrometry (MICAP-MS) for trace element analysis in steels
We investigated the performance of nitrogen microwave inductively coupled atmospheric-pressure plasma mass spectrometry (MICAP-MS) under matrix effects and its applicability to trace element analysis in steels.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1253-1260
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00088E
Online monitoring of atmospheric krypton-85 with hourly time resolution
Automatic Kr separation apparatus and atom counting enable online monitoring of atmospheric krypton-85 with hourly time resolution.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1238-1243
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00318J
An optimization method based on spatial confinement for direct detection of laser-induced particle flow
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has the advantages of on-line, rapid and multi-element synchronous detection.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1224-1231
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00041A
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A new double spike method for the determination of mass-dependent Te isotope compositions of meteorites and terrestrial materials by MC-ICP-MS
Development and validation of a new precise method for measuring mass-dependent Te isotope composition of meteorites and terrestrial samples using the double spike technique and MC-ICP-MS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1192-1204
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00091E
Chemical vapour generation assisted by Cr3+/KCN coupled to atomic fluorescence spectrometry for ultrasensitive determination of cadmium in water and rice samples
A methodology for cadmium determination at ultratrace levels based on chemical vapour generation (CVG) coupled to atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS) was developed.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1213-1223
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00083D
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Characterisation of gas cell reactions for 70+ elements using N2O for ICP tandem mass spectrometry measurements
Gas cell interactions of 73 elements with nitrous oxide (N2O) have been evaluated using inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS). Recommendations for the reduction of interferences are provided.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1135-1145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00025G
Detection of lead in water at ppt levels using resin-enrichment combined with LIBS-LIF
A simple and ultrasensitive method for detecting Pb2+ using resin-enrichment combined with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy assisted by laser-induced fluorescence.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1108-1115
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00057E
A laboratory X-ray emission spectrometer for phosphorus Kα and Kβ study of air-sensitive samples
We report a compact laboratory-based, high resolution X-ray emission spectrometer installed in a glovebox for simultaneous measurement of phosphorus Kα and Kβ spectra of air-sensitive materials.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1125-1134
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00053B
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High-efficiency X-ray emission spectroscopy of cold-compressed Fe2O3 and laser-heated pressurized FeCO3 using a von Hámos spectrometer
Fast and efficient (resonant) X-ray emission spectroscopy setup for the electronic structure at lower mantle conditions: high spin in laser-heated FeCO3 and a two-step spin transition in pressurized Fe2O3 with increasing valence to core intensity.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1097-1107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00014A
Determination of broadband-light atomic absorption through interferometric spectrometry with a spatial heterodyne spectrometer
A spatial heterodyne spectrometer (SHS) was combined with a flame atomic absorption (FAA) setup to reveal the analytical potential of SHS to be used as a tool for high-resolution atomic absorption studies.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1088-1096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00367H
Gas temperature measurement by atomic line broadening using the LIBS technique
The ambient temperature affects the electron density in the laser-induced plasma, which is reflected as changes in the atomic spectral linewidths. A thermometry technique for the gas flow field under constant pressure is proposed.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1116-1124
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00044C
The efficiency of Hg cold vapor generation and its influence on Hg isotope analysis by MC-ICP-MS
Non-quantitative Hg cold-vapor generation can compromise the accuracy of Hg isotope analysis, and it should be monitored and optimized by performing matrix separation, adopting the design of gas–liquid separators, and tuning the sample uptake rate.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1076-1087
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00056G
The feasibility of using a pyrite standard to calibrate the sulfur isotope ratio of marcasite during SIMS analysis
Marcasite (FeS2, orthorhombic) is a dimorph of pyrite (FeS2, isometric), which has been reported in many kinds of ore deposits and sedimentary rocks.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1016-1020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00009E
Denoising preprocessing using novel wavelet threshold functions in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy based on fiber laser
Fiber lasers have great advantages in long-time operations and stable power, showing great potential in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for industrial online diagnosis.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1032-1042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00345G
A newly synthesized reference material for in situ sulfur isotope measurement of sphalerite using laser ablation MC-ICP-MS
The PAS-synthesized sphalerite has a homogeneous sulfur isotopic composition and is suitable to be a matrix-matched reference material for in situ S isotope measurements of sphalerite.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1065-1075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00394E
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Precise determination of 204Pb-based isotopic ratios in environmental samples by quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Precise and accurate measurement of 204Pb-based isotopic ratios by quadrupole ICP-MS at the part-per-billion concentration level was achieved.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1057-1064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00424K
In situ Sn isotope analysis of cassiterite (SnO2) by nanosecond laser ablation MC-ICP-MS
This study proposes a new analytical protocol for in situ Sn isotope analysis of cassiterite using a nanosecond laser ablation system and a natural cassiterite reference material.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1043-1056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00010A
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Efficient and robust image registration for two-dimensional micro-X-ray fluorescence measurements
Solving image registration problem in micro-X-ray uorescence spectrometry (µ-XRF) is a first step towards application of multi-image super-resolution technique.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1021-1031
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00347C
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Analysis of trace elements in uranium by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy, design of experiments, and partial least squares regression
Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectra were modeled with partial least squares regression models to quantify trace elements in uranium (20–5000 μg per g U) without chemical separations or matrix matched calibration standards.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 800-809
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00013C
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Investigation of a method for the correction of self-absorption by Planck function in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
Self-absorption correction of LIBS spectra using the Planck function or equivalently the plasma temperature.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 911-916
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00352J
Using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to characterize the surface mechanical properties of soft materials
The ratio of ionic to atomic lines with surface rigidity implying the feasibility of characterizing soft surface mechanical properties using LIBS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 902-910
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00380E
High-accuracy measurement of the heat of detonation with good robustness by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of energetic materials
Determination of the HOD of EMs based on LIBS with a relative prediction error of less than 5%. The relevant emission lines of elements C, H, O, and N are dominant in the model rather than the spectral features of some impurity elements.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 810-817
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00020F
Multi-element signal enhancement mechanism investigation for laser ablation-assisted ultraviolet laser excited atomic fluorescence
Multi-element signals could be dramatically enhanced and better quantitative analysis performance could be obtained by laser ablation assisted ultraviolet LEAF technique with minimal sample destruction.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 873-882
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00002H
The production of polymer reference materials for microanalysis with high homogeneity by a 3D printing method
Creative use of 3D printing to create analytical standards greatly increased the sample homogeneity and the accuracy of the desired concentration.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 893-901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00415A
Laser textured superhydrophilic silicon for uniform solidification and sensitive detection of water based samples using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
In this report, we have evaluated the use of laser textured silicon substrates for uniform solidification of water based samples for their analysis using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) with good repeatability.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 883-892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00383J
Exploring the working range of automated standard dilution analysis of nutrient elements in foods by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
Accurate results with analytical solution to standard concentration ratios less than 10.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 818-826
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00346E
The spectroscopic study of metallic lines emitted from a pulsed atmospheric pressure gas discharge source with brass and stainless steel cathodes
Numerous metallic lines are recorded from atmospheric pressure μs-pulsed NTC discharge in argon and an argon–hydrogen mixture to measure Te and Ne in the cathode region of plasma.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 865-872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00429A
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Rapid isotopic analysis of uranium particles by laser ablation MC-ICP-MS
In this study, we use laser ablation MC-ICP-MS as a rapid sampling tool to characterize the isotopic composition of uranium in μm-sized uranium oxide particles.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 827-840
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00403H
Fluorine-selective post-plasma chemical ionization for enhanced elemental detection of fluorochemicals
Post-plasma chemical ionization using Sc-based reagent ions improves the robustness of elemental F detection while maintaining high sensitivity.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 854-864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00430E
A confocal-controlled Raman-LIBS hybrid microscope with high stability and spatial resolution
A novel confocal controlled Raman-LIBS hybrid microscope, with a high spatial resolution and antidrift property, has been developed. The microscope provides valuable compositional and structural analysis and is a powerful tool to study unknown minerals.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 792-799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00360K
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A systematic study of high resolution multielemental quantitative bioimaging of animal tissue using LA-ICP-TOFMS
A systematic approach towards high resolution quantitative multi-element imaging of biological tissue by ICP-TOFMS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 704-715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00402J
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Characterizing a nitrogen microwave inductively coupled atmospheric-pressure plasma ion source for element mass spectrometry
A nitrogen plasma source has been characterized and optimized for the analysis of aqueous solutions with quadrupole mass spectrometry. Modifications of the vacuum interface revealed that plasma expansion is similar to that in a conventional Ar-ICP.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 758-765
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00369D
A high-temperature sintered cassiterite reference material for in situ determination of Sn isotope ratios
This study proposes a new synthesized protocol for cassiterite reference material for in situ Sn isotope measurement using fsLA-MC-ICP-MS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 204-211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00362G
High-precision double-spike Sn isotope analysis of geological materials by MC-ICP-MS
This study proposes a new robust protocol for stable Sn isotope measurements using the double-spike method in geological reference materials with a range of sample matrices.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 142-155
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00339B
Accurate determination of rare earth elements in small volumes of porewater from marine sediments by laser ablation solution sampling ICP-MS
An accurate method for ultratrace rare earth elements quantification in highly saline water with small volume sample consumption by laser ablation solution sampling ICP-MS.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 156-165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00236A
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Characterization of a high-sensitivity ICP-TOFMS instrument for microdroplet, nanoparticle, and microplastic analyses
We report the capabilities of an inductively coupled plasma time-of-flight mass spectrometry (ICP-TOFMS) instrument for single-droplet and single-particle analysis.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 111-120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00295G
Nebulization assisted molecular LIBS for sensitive and fast fluorine determination in aqueous solutions
In this work, an analytical methodology based on nebulization-assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of fluorine in aqueous solutions via CaF molecular emission was developed and successfully tested with real mouthwash samples.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 80-89
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00319H
Direct multi-elemental analysis of whole blood samples by LA-ICP-MS employing a cryogenic ablation cell
The whole blood samples were analyzed by LA-ICP-MS with cryogenic ablation cell, which avoid droplet splashing during the laser ablation process and improve analytical precision significantly.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 90-96
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00282E
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Reduction of surface charging effects in laser ablation ionisation mass spectrometry through gold coating
In this study, two methods are investigated to reduce the adverse effects on spectral quality that can occur when investigating non-conductive samples with a miniature laser ablation ionisation mass spectrometer.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1372-1378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00078H
Determination of trace elements in mineral water by MIP OES using the Marin-5 nebulization system
In this study, three analytical procedures for the determination of inorganic constituents in mineral water were performed.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1007-1015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00068K
Mercury determination in bioresorbable calcium phosphate using a new electrothermal vaporization system coupled to ICP-MS
A new ETV system coupled to ICP-MS was developed to determine Hg at the ultra-trace level in bioresorbable calcium phosphate-based ceramic materials.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1000-1006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00414C
High resolution energy dispersive spectrometry (HiREDS), a new tool for X-ray emission work
New software for X-ray microcalorimeter spectrometers' pulse processing and spectral fitting allows fast access to all lines fully resolved M spectra. A XAHRM-Lab single pixel MMC based system will provide these for PIXE and PIXE induced XRF.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 66-79
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2JA00326K
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