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Gujarat 8th state to seek larger share from 16th Finance Commission: Dr Panagariya

States demand 50 per cent of tax collections be devolved to states as against the current 41 per cent. Presently, the central government takes 59 per cent of the tax revenues.




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REPL to prepare GIS-based master plan for 12 ULBs of Tamil Nadu

REPL will conduct a thorough assessment of the existing conditions and identify development trends at the regional level




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Tamil Nadu projects a potential for 1.4 GW in wind repowering in the near term

The Tamil Nadu government has recently introduced its Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024




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ADB commits $434.25 million loan for solar facility in Assam

The project will support the development of a grid-connected battery energy storage system to ensure grid stability and meet peak power demand




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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corp’s request to revise solar energy slot timings faces industry backlash

Limiting solar power usage at night may deter investors from pursuing new projects, say experts




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Amit Shah unveils Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy project in Ahmedabad

The ₹375 crore plant in Piplaj is set up by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) under the PPP model with Jindal Urban Waste Management Limited




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Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: BJP to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state, tribals to be out of its ambit, says Amit Shah

Jharkhand is the most corrupt state in the country, alleges Union Home Minister Amit Shah while releasing BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the state




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Violence threatens investment hopes in Kashmir 

The statement holds true in the context of Kashmir Valley, where the fragile security situation has often discouraged businessmen and big corporate houses to invest in the region




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Retail chemists association red-flags Swiggy-Pharmeasy pilot project to deliver medicines

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships




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Andhra Pradesh to call fresh tenders for Amaravati Capital Project soon: Minister Narayana

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”




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Maharashtra’s Political Turmoil: Voters head to polls amid uncertain alliances and shifting loyalties

The last five years of the state’s political landscape, marked by defections and power struggles, have left voters wary. The roller-coaster twists in Maharashtra’s politics have sparked both intrigue and doubt, with alliances hanging by a thread and loyalties as uncertain as ever.




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status 

Ruckus ensues as BJP opposes resolution




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Limit high-fat dairy foods in the diet to ward off fatty liver disease risk: Study




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Out-of-pocket expenditure in India decreasing amid govt's healthcare push




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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer




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New antibody could be promising cancer treatment: Study




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Mind mapping the new Indian consumer

BrandXcel’s research reveals changing Indian consumer trends, from pride in Indian products to premiumisation and individualistic decision-making




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R is for remote: The clash for control in the middle-class melodrama

The remote is one of the most symbolic objects for today’s generation of armchair activists, epitomising our yearning for change while exerting minimal physical effort to attain it.




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S is for Suitcase: Revolutionising middle-class travel 

No destination is too far, and no possibility far-fetched with the right luggage




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We can maximise the opportunity with our different brands, says Tanishq CEO Ajoy Chawla

In conversation with Ajoy Chawla, CEO, Tanishq, the jewellery division of Titan Co Ltd 




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Transcom thinks its CX centres are gold mines for brands

Travis Coates, COO of Swedish firm Transcom feels India’s talent and skill pool over time will make it another important hub for them




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Rejuvenating the millet market in rural India

Millets, a staple in farmer households, hold out a huge ‘value-added’ opportunity for start-ups, local biz




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Accurate determination of ultra-trace rare earth elements by LA-ICP-MS/MS and its application to cassiterite for effective elimination of Gd and Tb false positive anomalies

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00271G, Paper
Ming Yang, Wu Wei, Yue-Heng Yang, Rolf L. Romer, Shi-Tou Wu, Tao Wu, Li-Feng Zhong
This study reports a new method for in situ determination of ultra-low REE contents in cassiterite by LA-ICP-MS/MS with an O2 and mass-shift detection strategy to avoid Gd and Tb anomalies.
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Vesuvianite: a new mineral species of (U–Th)/He geochronology

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00127C, Paper
Jie An, Lin Wu, Fei Wang, Qindi Wei, Jingbo Sun, Zhiyong Zhang, Rong Ren, Nan Wang
This research is the first attempt to date vesuvianite by (U–Th)/He technique. Diffusion experiment obtained a closure temperature range of 82–140 °C, which makes it a new (U–Th)/He thermochrometer to investigate the denudation of skarn deposit.
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High-precision, mass dependent Si isotope measurements via the critical mixture double-spiking technique

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2799-2808
DOI: 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 Elliott
We 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.).
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Bimodal data fusion of LIBS spectroscopy and plasma acoustic emission signals: improving the accuracy of machining process identification for low roughness samples

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2737-2747
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00225C, Paper
Shilei Xiong, Minchao Cui, Nan Yang, Guangyuan Shi, Yuxin Pi, Yuyang Mu, Yuntao Zhang, Yue Zhao
The fusion of LIBS spectral data with PAES data improves machining process classification identification accuracy.
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Development and application of reference and routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results for the determination of technology-critical elements in PCB from WEEE

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2809-2823
DOI: 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 Noireaux
Development 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.
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Optimization of informative variables selection for quantitative analysis of heavy metal (Cu) contaminated Tegillarca granosa using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2824-2831
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00084F, Paper
Xudong Huang, Xiaojing Chen, Guangzao Huang, Zhonghao Xie, Wen Shi, Shujat Ali, Leiming Yuan, Xi Chen
The KMRCD algorithm successfully selected 50 informative variables from the 1520 variables in the LIBS spectra.
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Trace element determination by femtosecond LA-ICP-MS in 10 mg extraterrestrial geological samples prepared as lithium borate glasses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2728-2736
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00275J, Paper
Yan-Hong Liu, Ding-Shuai Xue, Wen-Jun Li, Zhong-Qiang Wang, Yan Liang, Shun Guo, Bo Wan
This method involves precise trace element determination in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) lithium borate glass prepared from 10 mg extraterrestrial geological samples using femtosecond LA-ICP-MS.
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Sodium nanoferrite-based solid phase extraction: a green method for the simultaneous determination of cadmium, copper, and lead

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2884-2892
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00210E, Paper
Saima Perveen, Aysen Hol, Jameel Ahmed Baig, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi, Khalil Akhtar, Sajjad Hussain, Fahad Abbasi
A solid phase extraction (SPE) methodology utilizing sodium ferrite nanoparticles (Na2Fe4O7-NPs; SF-NPs) is presented for the simultaneous determination of heavy metals (HMs) via flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS).
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An ensemble model for rapid quantitative determination of vanadium (V) in petroleum coke by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2841-2855
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00300D, Paper
Hongkun Du, Tengfei Sun, Shaoying Ke, Dongfeng Qi, Wei Zhang, Juan Wei, Bing Yang, Hongyu Zheng
Precise detection and analysis of trace elements in materials are critical for various industrial applications.
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Data fusion of spectral and acoustic signals in LIBS to improve the measurement accuracy of carbon emissions at varying gas temperatures

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2756-2766
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00287C, Paper
Shu Chai, Jie Ren, Suming Jiang, Aochen Li, Ziqing Zhao, Haimeng Peng, Qiwen Zhang, Wendong Wu
A 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.
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Accurate determination of ultra-trace REEs in seawater using a membrane desolvation Q-ICP-MS coupled with an online automatic separation system

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2870-2883
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00240G, Paper
Ji-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 Zhang
A 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.
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Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2617-2693
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA90052A, Atomic Spectrometry Update
Eduardo Bolea-Fernandez, Robert Clough, Andy Fisher, Bridget Gibson, Ben Russell
This review covers advances in the analysis of advanced materials, metals, fuels and lubricants, nanostructures, ceramics, refractories, chemicals, catalysts and nuclear materials by a range of techniques including ICP-MS, non-destructive surface ablation and X-ray.
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Evaluation of miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization for high-efficiency sampling in characterization of silver nanoparticles by single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2791-2798
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00320A, Paper
Junhang Dong, Zhenli Zhu, Lujie Li, Pengju Xing, Shuyang Li, Lei Ouyang, Xing Liu, Wei Guo, Hongtao Zheng, Rong Qian
Miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization (MUN) provides high sampling efficiency for single particle inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICPMS).
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Hydrophobicity induced graphene oxide based dispersive micro solid phase extraction of strontium from seawater and groundwater prior to GFAAS determination

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3JA00445G, Paper
Maria Sebastian, Saikrishna Devulapally, Sk. Jayabun, Noorbasha Nagula Meeravali, Shekhar Raparthi, A. C. Sahayam
A novel graphene oxide (GO) mediated dispersive micro solid phase extraction method is developed for the extraction of ultratrace level strontium (Sr) from seawater and ground water. This method involves...
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INSIGHTS INTO THE ROLE OF TRANSITION AND NOBLE METALS MEDIATING PHOTOCHEMICAL VAPOR GENERATION

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00261J, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Ralph E Sturgeon, Enea Pagliano, Gisele Simone Lopes, Renato Neto, Jane Kelly Sousa Brito
Abstract 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...
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Chemical analysis of Chang’e-5 lunar soil using LA–ICP–MS in highly diluted fused glass discs

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00329B, Technical Note
Shi-Tou Wu, Ding-Shuai Xue, Yue-Heng Yang, Hao Wang, Chunlai Li, Fu-Yuan Wu
The 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,...
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A single-stage purification method for the precise determination of zirconium isotopic composition in geological samples by double spike MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00332B, Paper
Lanping Feng, Chen Wang, Yan Han, Wen Zhang, Jing-Liang Guo, Lian Zhou, Zhaochu Hu
A simple, fast and efficient column separation method for extracting Zr from geological sample matrices using DGA resin.
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A simple method for elemental analysis of liquids in sprayed microdroplets by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00192C, Paper
Jun Feng, Yihui Yan, Yuzhu Liu, Jozef Lengyel
The study shows that paper spray and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (PS-LIBS) analyze trace elements in aqueous solutions, addressing challenges in bulk analysis. Its efficiency highlights its potential for in situ liquid sample analysis.
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Robust determination of low Ti contents in zircon using LA–ICP–MS/MS with NH3 reaction gas

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00304G, Paper
Junlong Niu, Shitou Wu, Yueheng Yang, Hao Wang, Chao Huang, Lei Xu, Liewen Xie
Compared 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.
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Determination of boron isotopic compositions in five fractions of soil boron: traces of the environmental behavior of boron in soil

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00286E, Paper
Xuejun Chen, Qingcai Xu, Li Yan, Xiaodong Hao, Xiaochen Guan, Xiaopeng Han, Aide Sun, Zhiqun Chen, Lihua Liu, Zihao Zhu
A stepwise extraction method established for boron isotope measurement of five fractions in soil boron showed their feathered isotopic signals.
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Fast analysis of metal components in coal dust using spark emission spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00322E, Paper
Jialin Li, Jing Huang, Lina Zheng, Shakila Naz, Xutong Liu
We 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.
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A miniaturized microplasma excitation source coupled with photochemically induced volatile species generation as a cost-effective tool for in situ mercury pollution analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00306C, Technical Note
Open Access
Tymoteusz Klis, Pawel Pohl, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Piotr Jamroz
A portable, miniaturized atmospheric microplasma discharge system coupled with the photochemical vapour generation was developed for the sensitive Hg determination in water samples using OES.
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Investigation of direct simultaneous uranium isotopic determination and age dating of micrometer-sized uranium particles by laser ablation – multi-collector ICPMS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00280F, Paper
Anne-Claire Humbert, Fabien Pointurier, Amélie Hubert
The 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.
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A Gaussian Spot Overlap Ablation Model for Prediction of Aluminium Alloy Spectral Peak Intensity in High Pulse Repetition Frequency LIBS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00298A, Paper
Dongming Qu, Bohao Su, Zhongshu Bai, Biye Liu, Xueying Jin, Guanyu Chen, Yuting Fu, Tingwen Gu, Guang Yang, Qingkai Li
The use of microjoule high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) lasers as excitation sources is an important direction in the miniaturisation of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments. However, high PRF LIBS...
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Magneto-electrical fusion enhancement of LIBS signal: A case of Al and Fe emission lines’ characteristic analysis in soil

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00223G, Paper
Zihan Yang, Mengyu Pang, Jincheng Ma, Yanru Zhao, Keqiang Yu, Y. He
Soil is a vital resource for human survival. In particular, aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) metal elements in soil play significant roles in stabilizing soil organic matter. Therefore, the rapid...
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Sensitive and Rapid Determination of Iodine/Calcium Ratio in Carbonate Rock Samples by ICP-MS Based on Solution Cathode Glow Discharge Sampling

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00264D, Paper
Xuan Wang, Xing Liu, Lanlan Jin, Zhenli Zhu, Junhang Dong, Pengju Xing, Linjie Chen, Yuanhui Geng, Jingwen Zhang, Hao Tong, Hongtao Zheng, Min Zhang, Shenghong Hu
The 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...
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Applying standard addition to determine antimony isotopes in low-Sb samples using HG-MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00333K, Paper
Honggang Zhu, Jian-Ming Zhu, Decan Tan, Zhuo Lu, Hongfei Liao, Yiwei Ma
The δ123Sb value of BCR-2 obtained by the standard addition (SA) method.
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External electric field assisted laser-induced plasma and bubble dynamics for optimizing Mn2O3 nanoparticles as UV emitters.

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00163J, Paper
Sanchia M. Kharpanbuh, Arpita Nath
To 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...
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