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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 2030-2042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00144B
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1826-1872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00149C
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 2306-2311
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00252J
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 56-63
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00289E
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 2519-2527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00295C
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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).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1750-1757
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00205H
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1466-1477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00116G
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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).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1554-1567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00089F
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1512-1523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00007A
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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”.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 1272-1279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00525H
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 909-916
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00469C
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 917-931
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00006C
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 954-967
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00518E
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 999-1006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00510J
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 813-823
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1JA00032B
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 796-802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00445F
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 548-560
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00440E
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 194-209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00375A
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 233-242
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00421A
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 103-110
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00364F
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 2056-2062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00491J
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 892-899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00516A
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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.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2021,36, 518-527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0JA00484G
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This collection features recent open access articles published in JAAS.