Themed collection European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry (EWCPS)
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Investigating the effects of laser wavelengths and other ablation parameters on the detection of biogenic elements and contaminants in hydroxyapatite
A comparison of laser ablation measurement parameters (laser wavelength, energy, gate delay, defocus, and spot size) to determine optimal settings for the detection of heavy metals and biogenic elements in a hard tissue matrix (hydroxyapatite).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 2330-2339
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00073K
Single particle ICP-MS: a tool for the characterization of gold nanoparticles in nanotheranostics applications
SP-ICP-MS precise evaluation of nanomaterials in clinical samples for nanotheranostic advancements.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00141A
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Towards the best total consumption infrared-heated sample introduction system for nanoparticle measurement using single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
A compact infrared-heated sample introduction system allows total consumption, thereby allowing the analysis of nanoparticles without measurement of transport efficiency.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 2078-2086
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00075G
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Quantification capabilities of N2 MICAP-MS with solution nebulization and aerosol desolvation
The capabilities of an N2 MICAP-QMS were investigated for routine applications. The estimated plasma gas temperatures were similar to those of an Ar ICP.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 1388-1397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00058G
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Trace element analysis in lithium matrices using micro-discharge optical emission spectroscopy
By applying high-voltage pulses, a micro-plasma is generated without carrier gas inside the liquid sample enabling optical emission spectroscopy on-site.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 1248-1259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00044G
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Nano-imaging mass spectrometry by means of high-energy laser desorption ionization (HELDI)
A calibration curve is built on points spread over a range, which is a function of the variance of the blank, instrumental error and heterogeneity.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 1057-1069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00399J
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Analytical capabilities of LA-ICP-ToF-MS for ultra-fast 2D quantitative elemental mapping of micrometeorites
LA-ICP-ToF-MS elemental mapping is often referred to as a semi-quantitative approach, but in this work it was demonstrated capable of providing quantitative 2D element distribution maps for micrometeorites with high accuracy and precision.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 1050-1056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00335C
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Performance of single-cell ICP-MS for quantitative biodistribution studies of silver interactions with bacteria
Single-cell inductively couple plasma mass spectrometry (SC-ICP-MS) method development for the study of silver interactions with bacteria to provide information about silver biodistribution in bacteria and spheroplasts.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 743-753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00378G
Inductively coupled plasma time-of-flight mass spectrometry (ICP-TOFMS) with desolvating sample introduction and He collision gas for high-accuracy determination of Rh, Pd and Pt in automobile catalytic converters
A novel and selective method has been developed for high-accuracy determination of Pd, Pt and Rh in complex autocatalyst matrices using ICP-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (ICP-TOFMS).
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 868-878
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00416C
Selection of chromatographic separation conditions for reliable monitoring of the transformation of AgNPs/Ag(I) species by HPLC-ICP-MS in surface water and green algae cells
A new HPLC-ICP-MS method has been developed for speciation analysis of AgNPs and dissolved Ag(I) in surface water and algal cells.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2598-2606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00213F
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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
Critical evaluation of sample preparation for SP-ICP-MS determination of selenium nanoparticles in microorganisms – focus on yeast
Different sample preparation protocols for the characterization of biogenic SeNPs in yeast by SP-ICP-MS have been critically evaluated.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 2448-2457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00181D
A convective heated digestion system with closed vessels: a new digestor for elemental inorganic analysis
A CHDS with closed vessels is now available as a simple, fast and safe alternative for sample preparation for trace element determination. The analytical performance in terms of residual carbon, accuracy, precision and LODs was demonstrated.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024,39, 356-363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00328K
Single cell ICP-MS as a powerful analytical tool to determine metal content in individual pollen grains
SC ICP MS analysis of Fe and Mn in pollen samples.
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2023,38, 1560-1563
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00140G