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Open Access Critical Review

Provenancing of cement using elemental analyses and isotope techniques – the state-of-the-art and future perspectives

The use of elemental analyses and isotope techniques for cement provenancing are reviewed. Based on the currently available data and approaches from related fields, future perspectives and a combined approach for cement provenancing are outlined.

Graphical abstract: Provenancing of cement using elemental analyses and isotope techniques – the state-of-the-art and future perspectives
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Nanoparticles in analytical laser and plasma spectroscopy – a review of recent developments in methodology and applications

There is a mutually supportive relationship between materials science (nanoparticles) and analytical laser/plasma spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: Nanoparticles in analytical laser and plasma spectroscopy – a review of recent developments in methodology and applications
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Open Access Communication

Sample preparation under turbulent flow with renewable sorbent

An open platform for sample preparation under turbulent flow conditions with stationary phase renewal and smart control.

Graphical abstract: Sample preparation under turbulent flow with renewable sorbent
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A correlative method to quantitatively image trace concentrations of elements by combined SIMS-EDX analysis

The study demonstrates a new method to quantify Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) images by using a synergetic combination of Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and SIMS.

Graphical abstract: A correlative method to quantitatively image trace concentrations of elements by combined SIMS-EDX analysis
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Increasing the sensitivity of micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy through an optimized adaptation of polycapillary lenses to a liquid metal jet source

The combination of optimally adapted polycapillary lenses and highly brilliant liquid metal jet sources leads to significant enhancement in the sensitivity for transition metals using laboratory μXRF.

Graphical abstract: Increasing the sensitivity of micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy through an optimized adaptation of polycapillary lenses to a liquid metal jet source
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LA-ICP-MS using a nitrogen plasma source

Here we describe the first study of a nitrogen based inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry system in conjunction with laser ablation (LA-(N2-ICP)-MS).

Graphical abstract: LA-ICP-MS using a nitrogen plasma source
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Long-term repeatability and interlaboratory reproducibility of high-precision ID-TIMS U–Pb geochronology

This paper presents U, Pb isotopic data of synthetic EARTHTIME solutions and natural reference materials together with suggestions how to ensure long-term intra- and inter-laboratory reproducibility of high-precision TIMS U–Pb geochronology.

Graphical abstract: Long-term repeatability and interlaboratory reproducibility of high-precision ID-TIMS U–Pb geochronology
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In situ determination of antimony isotope ratios in Sb minerals by femtosecond LA-MC-ICP-MS

Here we present a method for in situ determination of stable antimony (Sb) isotope compositions by ultraviolet (UV)-femtosecond-laser-ablation-multi-collector-ICP-MS (fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS).

Graphical abstract: In situ determination of antimony isotope ratios in Sb minerals by femtosecond LA-MC-ICP-MS
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Correlation of μXRF and LA-ICP-MS in the analysis of a human bone-cartilage sample

In this study we combined μXRF and LA-ICP-MS on the very same human femoral head sample. Obtained spatial elemental distributions within bone and cartilage tissues are accompanied by absolute quantitative data.

Graphical abstract: Correlation of μXRF and LA-ICP-MS in the analysis of a human bone-cartilage sample
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Introducing dimethyl carbonate as a new eluent in HPLC-ICPMS: stronger elution with less carbon

Incorporating as little as 5–10% DMC under standard conditions facilitates the elution and detection of species at low levels that may not be detectable under the “organic ICPMS mode”.

Graphical abstract: Introducing dimethyl carbonate as a new eluent in HPLC-ICPMS: stronger elution with less carbon
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Imaging margins of skin tumors using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and machine learning

Nowadays, laser-based techniques play a significant role in medicine, mainly in the ophthalmology, dermatology, and surgical fields.

Graphical abstract: Imaging margins of skin tumors using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and machine learning
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In situ Rb–Sr dating by collision cell, multicollection inductively-coupled plasma mass-spectrometry with pre-cell mass-filter, (CC-MC-ICPMS/MS)

This paper highlights the capabilities of a novel tribrid mass spectrometer for rapid, in situ geological age determinations of typical crustal rocks and single, K-feldspars.

Graphical abstract: In situ Rb–Sr dating by collision cell, multicollection inductively-coupled plasma mass-spectrometry with pre-cell mass-filter, (CC-MC-ICPMS/MS)
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Determination of the naturally occurring vanadium-complex amavadin in Amanita muscaria with HPLC-ICPMS

The determination of the two isomers of amavadin and other V species in Amanita muscaria with HPLC-ICPMS.

Graphical abstract: Determination of the naturally occurring vanadium-complex amavadin in Amanita muscaria with HPLC-ICPMS
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238U–206Pb dating of U-series disequilibrium zircons by secondary ion mass spectrometry

Theoretical and analytical methods for 238U–206Pb dating of U-series disequilibrium zircons by secondary ion mass spectrometry are developed. U–Pb dates improve age precision 3 times better than U–Th dating for zircon >150 ka.

Graphical abstract: 238U–206Pb dating of U-series disequilibrium zircons by secondary ion mass spectrometry
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Classification of minerals and the assessment of lithium and beryllium content in granitoid rocks by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

LIBS analysis is efficient in the classification of mineral grains and the prospecting of Be and Li in granitoid rocks.

Graphical abstract: Classification of minerals and the assessment of lithium and beryllium content in granitoid rocks by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
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Crosstalk effects of the surface layers of metallic samples on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy measurements

Material ablation driven by focused laser pulses is an important aspect of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Schematics of the studied measuring object as model artefact for non-representative surface layers.

Graphical abstract: Crosstalk effects of the surface layers of metallic samples on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy measurements
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Determination of picogram amounts of uranium in micrometre-sized particles by isotope dilution mass spectrometry

Micro-manipulated uranium micrometer-sized particles under optical microscope, measured at picogram level by two mass spectrometric techniques.

Graphical abstract: Determination of picogram amounts of uranium in micrometre-sized particles by isotope dilution mass spectrometry
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Quantifying low fluence ion implants in diamond-like carbon film by secondary ion mass spectrometry by understanding matrix effects

Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) data from diamond like carbon (DLC) often give inaccurate, imprecise results when methods tailored for silicon are applied. This work is a guide to accurate and precise results from future SIMS analyses of DLC.

Graphical abstract: Quantifying low fluence ion implants in diamond-like carbon film by secondary ion mass spectrometry by understanding matrix effects
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Improving detection capability for single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with microdroplet sample introduction

Improved detection efficiency and microdroplet sample introduction in single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry allow for accurate sizing and counting of nanoparticles in suspension at the single digit nm scale.

Graphical abstract: Improving detection capability for single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with microdroplet sample introduction
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Correction for neutron self-shielding and gamma-ray self-absorption in prompt-gamma activation analysis for large and irregularly shaped samples

Prompt-gamma activation analysis (PGAA) has been extended and validated to measure large and irregularly shaped samples. The detailed sample geometry was implemented in the MCNP-model of the setup and accurate matrix-effect corrections were obtained.

Graphical abstract: Correction for neutron self-shielding and gamma-ray self-absorption in prompt-gamma activation analysis for large and irregularly shaped samples
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Open Access Technical Note

Quantitative manganese dissolution investigation in lithium-ion batteries by means of X-ray spectrometry techniques

The manganese deposition of an aged anode has been investigated with K-edge and L-edge NEXAFS to determine the manganese species. In addition, the absolute amount of manganese could be revealed with reference-free X-ray fluorescence analysis.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative manganese dissolution investigation in lithium-ion batteries by means of X-ray spectrometry techniques
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Open Access Technical Note

Sensitive determination of mercury by magnetic dispersive solid-phase extraction combined with flow-injection-cold vapour-graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

The preconcentration of Hg through MDSPE and cold vapor (CV) resulted in an excellent LOD.

Graphical abstract: Sensitive determination of mercury by magnetic dispersive solid-phase extraction combined with flow-injection-cold vapour-graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry
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Multi-element analysis of minerals using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma time of flight mass spectrometry and geochemical data visualization using t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding: case study on emeralds

A concept of “first measure, then determine” which elements are of interest is introduced for multi-element analysis using LA-ICP-TOF-MS. Geochemical data visualization using t-SNE is advantageous over PCA for determining the provenances of emerald.

Graphical abstract: Multi-element analysis of minerals using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma time of flight mass spectrometry and geochemical data visualization using t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding: case study on emeralds
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