ng High-precision, mass dependent Si isotope measurements via the critical mixture double-spiking technique By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2799-2808DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00152D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiao-Ning Liu, Martijn Klaver, Remco C. Hin, Christopher D. Coath, Hong Chin Ng, Tim ElliottWe developed critical mixture double-spiking Si isotope measurement, achieving an enhanced long-term reproducibility of ±0.03‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.), which is ∼4 times better than the current methods' long-term reproducibility over ±0.1‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.).The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Bimodal data fusion of LIBS spectroscopy and plasma acoustic emission signals: improving the accuracy of machining process identification for low roughness samples By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2737-2747DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00225C, PaperShilei Xiong, Minchao Cui, Nan Yang, Guangyuan Shi, Yuxin Pi, Yuyang Mu, Yuntao Zhang, Yue ZhaoThe fusion of LIBS spectral data with PAES data improves machining process classification identification accuracy.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Development and application of reference and routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results for the determination of technology-critical elements in PCB from WEEE By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2809-2823DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00235K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Giancarlo D'Agostino, Marcus Oelze, Jochen Vogl, Jean-Philippe Ghestem, Nicolas Lafaurie, Ole Klein, Daniel Pröfrock, Marco Di Luzio, Luigi Bergamaschi, Radojko Jaćimović, Caroline Oster, Johanna Irrgeher, Shaun T. Lancaster, Anna Walch, Anita Röthke, Lena Michaliszyn, Axel Pramann, Olaf Rienitz, Timo Sara-Aho, Oktay Cankur, Derya Kutan, Johanna NoireauxDevelopment and test of five reference analytical methods and six routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results of twenty technology-critical elements in end-of-life PCB materials.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng A simplified instrumental protocol for trace Nd and Hf isotope measurements (<10 ng) using a MC-ICP-MS and an Apex Omega de-solvating system By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2694-2702DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00276H, Technical NoteTing Zhou, Liang Qi, Sheng-hua Liu, Bo ZhouAccurate and precise Nd and Hf isotope measurements of samples with low contents by simple adjustments of an Apex Omega membrane de-solvating system.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng A novel in situ methodology for U–Pb, (U–Th)/He, and fission track triple dating By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2856-2869DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00257A, PaperJie Hu, Zhiwu Li, Jinxi Li, Shugen Liu, Ganqing Xu, Chaoqun Yang, Kui Tong, Yin LiFor the first time, this paper introduces a general workflow for in situ U–Pb, (U–Th)/He, and fission track triple dating on a single grain.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Optimization of informative variables selection for quantitative analysis of heavy metal (Cu) contaminated Tegillarca granosa using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2824-2831DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00084F, PaperXudong Huang, Xiaojing Chen, Guangzao Huang, Zhonghao Xie, Wen Shi, Shujat Ali, Leiming Yuan, Xi ChenThe KMRCD algorithm successfully selected 50 informative variables from the 1520 variables in the LIBS spectra.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Evaluation and calibration of matrix effects during SIMS silicon isotope analysis in silicate glasses By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2832-2840DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00253A, PaperLiu-Yang Chen, Yu Liu, Di Zhang, Guo-Qiang Tang, Qiu-Li LiA matrix effect calibration model during SIMS silicon isotope analysis based on the contents of Si, Ca, Al and Mg (SCAM model) in silicate glasses.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng First demonstration of in situ Lu–Hf dating using LA-ICP-MS/MS applied to monazite By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2703-2715DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00258J, Technical NoteShitou Wu, Junlong Niu, Yueheng Yang, Hao Wang, Jinhui Yang, Fuyuan WuMonazite is a LREE-rich accessory mineral in various igneous and metamorphic rocks; therefore, monazite geochronology has the potential to answer a range of important geological questions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Quantification of technetium-99 in wastewater by means of automated on-line extraction chromatography – anion-exchange chromatography – inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2774-2782DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00270A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Maximilian Horstmann, C. Derrick Quarles, Steffen Happel, Michael Sperling, Andreas Faust, David Clases, Uwe KarstUltratrace concentrations of pertechnetate are determined by preconcentration on a dedicated resin and anion exchange chromatography with ICP-MS detection.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Data fusion of spectral and acoustic signals in LIBS to improve the measurement accuracy of carbon emissions at varying gas temperatures By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2756-2766DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00287C, PaperShu Chai, Jie Ren, Suming Jiang, Aochen Li, Ziqing Zhao, Haimeng Peng, Qiwen Zhang, Wendong WuA novel mid-level data fusion method integrating spectral and acoustic signals of laser-induced plasmas was proposed to improve the measurement accuracy of carbon concentrations in flue gas at varying gas temperatures.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng A single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotopic analyses using MC-ICP-MS By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2783-2790DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00272E, PaperGuanhong Zhu, Zhenmin Ge, Le Zhang, Gangjian Wei, Jinlong MaWe developed a single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotope measurements.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Accurate determination of ultra-trace REEs in seawater using a membrane desolvation Q-ICP-MS coupled with an online automatic separation system By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2870-2883DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00240G, PaperJi-Hao Zhu, Feng-You Chu, Feng Liang, Xian-Ying Luo, Qiang Liu, Quan-Hui Xu, Wei Yu, Yong-Chun Li, Jiang-Gu Lu, Yun-Xiu Li, Yan-Hui Dong, Huai-Ming Li, Jun Zhao, Cai ZhangA highly precise method, based on a traditional Q-ICP-MS coupled with an online automatic separation system and membrane desolvation sample introduction device, was developed for accurate determination of ultra-trace REEs in seawater samples.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Assessing the performance of handheld LIBS for predicting soil organic carbon and texture in European soils By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2903-2916DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00292J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Alex Wangeci, Maria Knadel, Olga De Pascale, Mogens H. Greve, Giorgio S. SenesiEvaluating the performance of handheld LIBS for determination of soil properties across a continental scale.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Evaluation of miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization for high-efficiency sampling in characterization of silver nanoparticles by single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2791-2798DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00320A, PaperJunhang Dong, Zhenli Zhu, Lujie Li, Pengju Xing, Shuyang Li, Lei Ouyang, Xing Liu, Wei Guo, Hongtao Zheng, Rong QianMiniaturized ultrasonic nebulization (MUN) provides high sampling efficiency for single particle inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICPMS).The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng A new concept for correction of instrumental isotopic fractionation in MC-ICP-MS using a pair of monoisotopic elements: a critical evaluation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00117F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Andrii Tupys, Klaudia Tetfejer, Ludwik Halicz, Ewa Bulska, Jakub KarasińskiIn this research work, we investigated the possibility of using mixtures of monoisotopic elements (93Nb/89Y, 165Ho/159Tb and 209Bi/197Au) as calibrators for accurate determination of isotope ratios by multicollector mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS).To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng INSIGHTS INTO THE ROLE OF TRANSITION AND NOBLE METALS MEDIATING PHOTOCHEMICAL VAPOR GENERATION By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00261J, Tutorial Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ralph E Sturgeon, Enea Pagliano, Gisele Simone Lopes, Renato Neto, Jane Kelly Sousa BritoAbstract The recent expansion of the suite of elements amenable to photochemical vapor generation (PVG) is primarily linked to the addition of mg/L concentrations of selected transition metals (TMs) to...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Chemical analysis of Chang’e-5 lunar soil using LA–ICP–MS in highly diluted fused glass discs By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00329B, Technical NoteShi-Tou Wu, Ding-Shuai Xue, Yue-Heng Yang, Hao Wang, Chunlai Li, Fu-Yuan WuThe bulk chemical compositions of extraterrestrial material can provide critical information on the evolution and magmatism of planetary bodies. However, accurate measurements are challenging, because these samples, particularly returned samples,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Combined enhancement of fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupling spatial confinement and double-pulse irradiation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00291A, PaperYan Qiu, Jinghui Li, Bowen Lu, Jian Wu, Xinyu Guo, Yuhua Hang, Yongdong Li, Xingwen LiThe mechanism of double-pulse laser irradiation under spatial confinement remains unclear due to complex plasma plume dynamics and multiple shock wave interactions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng A single-stage purification method for the precise determination of zirconium isotopic composition in geological samples by double spike MC-ICP-MS By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00332B, PaperLanping Feng, Chen Wang, Yan Han, Wen Zhang, Jing-Liang Guo, Lian Zhou, Zhaochu HuA simple, fast and efficient column separation method for extracting Zr from geological sample matrices using DGA resin.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Robust determination of low Ti contents in zircon using LA–ICP–MS/MS with NH3 reaction gas By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00304G, PaperJunlong Niu, Shitou Wu, Yueheng Yang, Hao Wang, Chao Huang, Lei Xu, Liewen XieCompared with the single quadrupole (SQ) mode, Triple Quadrupole (TQ) method is more robust for determining low Ti contents in zircon at high spatial resolutions (laser spot size <20 μm), making it useful for the analysis of complex zircon grains.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Fast analysis of metal components in coal dust using spark emission spectroscopy By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00322E, PaperJialin Li, Jing Huang, Lina Zheng, Shakila Naz, Xutong LiuWe present a fast method based on spark emission spectroscopy to quantify metal components such as Al, Si, Fe, Ca, and Ti in airborne coal dust.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Investigation of direct simultaneous uranium isotopic determination and age dating of micrometer-sized uranium particles by laser ablation – multi-collector ICPMS By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00280F, PaperAnne-Claire Humbert, Fabien Pointurier, Amélie HubertThe proposed method offers to the analytical community an alternative technique for uranium particle aged dating more widely available than LG SIMS. Moreover, working on μm-sized particles reduces issues with laser-induced fractionation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Sensitive and Rapid Determination of Iodine/Calcium Ratio in Carbonate Rock Samples by ICP-MS Based on Solution Cathode Glow Discharge Sampling By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00264D, PaperXuan Wang, Xing Liu, Lanlan Jin, Zhenli Zhu, Junhang Dong, Pengju Xing, Linjie Chen, Yuanhui Geng, Jingwen Zhang, Hao Tong, Hongtao Zheng, Min Zhang, Shenghong HuThe iodine-to-calcium ratio (I/Ca) in carbonate rocks has been extensively used to indicate marine oxidation states. However, the low-iodine and high-calcium characteristics of carbonate samples pose challenges in achieving rapid...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng High-precision MC-ICP-MS measurements of Cd isotopes using a novel double spike method without Sn isobaric interference By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00357H, PaperJin Li, Suohan Tang, Xiangkun Zhu, Jianxiong Ma, Zhi-Yong Zhu, Bin YanPrevious studies have reported that even low concentrations of Sn can lead to biased Cd isotopic measurements using MC-ICP-MS. In this paper, we propose a novel method of Cd isotopic...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): calibration challenges, combination with other techniques, and spectral analysis using data science By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00250D, Critical ReviewDennis Ferreira, Diego Victor De Babos, Mauro Henrique Lima-Filho, Heloisa Froehlick Castello, Alejandro C. Olivieri, Fabiola Manhas Verbi Pereira, Edenir Rodrigues Pereira-FilhoLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile and powerful analytical technique widely used for rapid, in-situ elemental analysis across various fields, from industrial quality control to planetary exploration. This review...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Fundamental studies of laser ablation ICPMS using a nitrogen plasma source and helium, argon and nitrogen as carrier gas By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00327F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Dylan Käser, Ralf Kägi, Bodo Hattendorf, Detlef GüntherNitrogen as alternative carrier gas for LA-ICPMS showed similar sensitivities and quantification capabilities as using helium in combination with a N2 plasma. The role of the gas and of the ablation cell design on the aerosol structure was studied.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng Applying standard addition to determine antimony isotopes in low-Sb samples using HG-MC-ICP-MS By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00333K, PaperHonggang Zhu, Jian-Ming Zhu, Decan Tan, Zhuo Lu, Hongfei Liao, Yiwei MaThe δ123Sb value of BCR-2 obtained by the standard addition (SA) method.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng External electric field assisted laser-induced plasma and bubble dynamics for optimizing Mn2O3 nanoparticles as UV emitters. By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00163J, PaperSanchia M. Kharpanbuh, Arpita NathTo gain a deeper understanding of how the size of the nanoparticles synthesized by Electric Field-Assisted Laser Ablation in Liquids (EFLAL) changes with the applied electric field, we use Laser-Induced...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng SPCal - An open source, easy-to-use processing platform for ICP-TOFMS based single event data By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4JA00241E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Thomas Edward Lockwood, Lukas Schlatt, David ClasesSingle particle inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (SP ICP-MS) has evolved into one of the most powerful techniques for the bottom-up characterisation of nanoparticle suspensions. The latest generations of...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ng ‘Interesting’ news for home loan borrowers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:56:11 +0530 The RBI’s firm stand on the issue of softening of interest rates and how banks reacted. Full Article Property Plus
ng Good tidings for home buyers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:07:42 +0530 Sonal Sachdev on the recent cut in home loan rates Full Article Property Plus
ng Calculating common maintenance charges By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 16:56:48 +0530 Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm Full Article Property Plus
ng Will RBI bring cheer to home loan borrowers? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 17:46:18 +0530 Choosing floating rate is the best option in the current situation, says Balaji Rao Full Article Property Plus
ng Tackling benami deals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 17:47:23 +0530 The real estate sector may face some shake-up when the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill 2015 becomes law. By K. Sukumaran Full Article Property Plus
ng TDR, a winning formula for all By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 17:49:54 +0530 Much money and time may be saved if land acquisition for development projects is done through the TDR (Transferable Development Rights) route, says M.L. Mahesh Full Article Property Plus
ng Taxing time for future home buyers? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 16:19:12 +0530 Sonal Sachdev writes on the implications of the rise in service tax. Full Article Home Finance
ng Playing it safe on the home front By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 17:21:10 +0530 What precautions should a prospective buyer of property take? Full Article Home Finance
ng Financing affordable housing projects By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:46:07 +0530 IFC, Tata Housing to collaborate and build 16,800 homes in the venture Full Article Home Finance
ng Gear up for Living Spaces 2015 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:50:24 +0530 A two-day property expo will be held on June 27 and 28 Full Article Home Finance
ng Living Spaces to be launched By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:28:02 +0530 The property expo brings together 40 leading developers under one roof. Full Article Home Finance
ng Making life easier for landlords By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:09:51 +0530 The Draft Model Tenancy Act 2015 is all set to encourage the rental market, as it promises to safeguard the interests of both landlords and tenants. Full Article Property Plus
ng The risk of building homes By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:50:31 +0530 There is no guarantee that the project you have invested in will be executed within the given timeframe. Full Article Property Plus
ng Reviving the rural element By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:57:42 +0530 Integrated townships function as distinct and cohesive neighbourhoods Full Article Property Plus
ng Realty on the cusp of change By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:33:57 +0530 The 7th conclave of National Association of Realtors held in Bengaluru dispels gloom and calls for remaining alive to the needs of the emerging younger clientele. Full Article Property Plus
ng No running around now By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:34:40 +0530 The State government introduced the concept of public data entry, which allows users to write their documents by visiting the website, registration.telangana.gov.in, and filing in all the details Full Article Property Plus
ng Housing, simplified By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:24:25 +0530 In a scenario where prices are beyond one’s affordability, the proposal of the Labour Ministry, under whom the EPFO is functioning, to provide housing finance is noteworthy Full Article Property Plus
ng Going, going, gone… By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:53:05 +0530 We walk you through the process of buying a property through a bank auction Full Article Home Finance
ng Delay in handing over property By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:16:48 +0530 Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm Full Article Property Plus
ng It’s raining offers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:24:24 +0530 Make the most of Diwali deals Full Article Property Plus
ng Creating cohesion out of fragmentation By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:30:56 +0530 Governments need to look at alternate methods of sourcing and developing land such as land pooling, says Rohan Sharma Full Article Property Plus