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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

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2694-2702
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00276H, Technical Note
Ting Zhou, Liang Qi, Sheng-hua Liu, Bo Zhou
Accurate and precise Nd and Hf isotope measurements of samples with low contents by simple adjustments of an Apex Omega membrane de-solvating system.
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A novel in situ methodology for U–Pb, (U–Th)/He, and fission track triple dating

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2856-2869
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00257A, Paper
Jie Hu, Zhiwu Li, Jinxi Li, Shugen Liu, Ganqing Xu, Chaoqun Yang, Kui Tong, Yin Li
For 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.
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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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Quantification of technetium-99 in wastewater by means of automated on-line extraction chromatography – anion-exchange chromatography – inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2774-2782
DOI: 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 Karst
Ultratrace concentrations of pertechnetate are determined by preconcentration on a dedicated resin and anion exchange chromatography with ICP-MS detection.
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Efficient preconcentration of ultra-trace rhenium from geological materials via induced adsorption for accurate isotope analysis

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2748-2755
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00295D, Paper
Yumeng Liu, Tianyu Chen, Tao Li, Weiqiang Li, Qingquan Hong, Jiubin Chen
Preconcentration via induced adsorption achieves the quantitative recovery of Re and facilitates Re isotope analysis.
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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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Research on a bimodal fusion detection method for surface defects of metal AM components based on LIBS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2917-2928
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00159A, Paper
Xiaomei Lin, Jiangfei Yang, Yutao Huang, Jingjun Lin, Changjin Che
A bimodal fusion method using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is proposed to identify surface defects in metal additive manufacturing (AM) samples. This method integrates LIBS spectra with plasma image data to enhance defect detection.
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Assessment of the metal grain size of 12Cr1MoV steel by LIBS coupled with acoustic wave information

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00285G, Paper
Feiqiang Tang, Meirong Dong, Junbin Cai, Zhichun Li, Kaiqing Chen, Weijie Li, Shunchun Yao, Jidong Lu
A modelling scheme that integrates spectral and acoustic data was put forth as a means of enhancing the precision of grain size detection in 12Cr1MoV steel.
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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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A new concept for correction of instrumental isotopic fractionation in MC-ICP-MS using a pair of monoisotopic elements: a critical evaluation

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00117F, Paper
Open Access
Andrii Tupys, Klaudia Tetfejer, Ludwik Halicz, Ewa Bulska, Jakub Karasiński
In 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).
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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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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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Trace xenon detection in ambient helium by double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00358F, Paper
Open Access
Londrea Garrett, Milos Burger, Yunu Lee, Hyeongbin Kim, Piyush Sabharwall, Sungyeol Choi, Igor Jovanovic
Safe operation of next-generation nuclear reactors is contingent on developing and effectively operating new diagnostics methods. For helium-cooled fast reactors, one important safety concern is the onset of fuel-cladding failure,...
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Tackling benami deals

The real estate sector may face some shake-up when the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill 2015 becomes law. By K. Sukumaran




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Gear up for Living Spaces 2015

A two-day property expo will be held on June 27 and 28




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Living Spaces to be launched

The property expo brings together 40 leading developers under one roof.




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Reactions to the Real Estate Bill




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5 more Ebola vaccines to be tested in March: WHO

The agency, however, warns that it’s not clear whether any of these will work against the deadly virus that has already killed over 4,800 people this year.




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World’s first dengue vaccine likely by 2015: Sanofi

The company said the vaccine gives a 95.5% protection against severe dengue and an 80.3% reduction in the risk of hospitalisation.




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Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing




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Dr. Reddy’s closes acquisition of Novartis’ Habitrol brand




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WHO to begin large-scale testing of Ebola vaccine




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Bespoke cancer vaccines hold promise

They are designed to make a patient’s immune system attack tumours




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Government proposal to provide affordable medicines faces roadblocks

The system should ensure medicines reach both the middle class and the poor who depend on the government healthcare sector.




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Researchers one step closer to cracking Alzheimer’s puzzle

Alzheimer’s, a progressive form of dementia, may occur in middle age or in old age, and while a lot of research is on for drug treatments, none has been successful.




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‘India’s fight against TB lacks punch’




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Indians could face a higher risk of diabetes-induced lung ailments

High levels of insulin directly damage the lung structure, says global study.




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Tequila plant extracts may help treat osteoporosis

Substances from the plant found to enhance absorption of calcium in the body and promote the formation of new bones




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Human trial of Zika vaccine to start soon




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Over 90? Hip replacement is still possible




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Made-in-India leprosy vaccine to be launched

It will be introduced in five districts of Bihar and Gujarat first.




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World’s smallest tape recorder built from bacteria

Mr. Wang and his team created the microscopic data recorder by taking advantage of CRISPR-Cas, an immune system in many species of bacteria.




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Novartis, Dr. Reddy’s in exclusive sales pact for select products

400 Novartis employees to lose jobs due to resulting role redundancies 




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SJM/After sustaining brachial plexus injury, youth regains near-normal movement (with photo)

The 19-year-old State-level gymnast from Madurai suffered shoulder dislocation twice




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Baby with ‘Tessier Facial Cleft’ gets complete face reconstruction in Bengaluru through crowdfunding

The baby from Ballari district in Karnataka has undergone three complex surgeries in Bengaluru through crowdfunding




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Chikkamagaluru district hospital facilitates organ donation of 17-year-old brain-dead student

Rakshitha, a native of Somanahalli in Kadur taluk, suffered a head injury on September 18 after a fall while getting off a bus in Chikkamagaluru




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Patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease should undergo cardiac evaluation, say doctors

September 29 is observed as World Heart Day




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Despite 75-day free COVID vaccine campaign, precaution dose coverage still remains low

Although the campaign ended on September 30, sources said government hospitals will continue to administer free doses till further orders




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How the COVID-19 pandemic altered the vaccine story in India

Indian vaccine manufacturers and regulators have changed the way they conceive, test and evaluate vaccines, emboldening them to apply emerging technologies to old diseases and experiment with new ways to inoculate




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Andaman nurse in race to win prestigious global nursing award

Shanti Teresa Lakra, a nurse from Andaman who braved a cyclone to vaccinate the Jarawa tribe, is in the race to win the prestigious Global Nursing Award 2023.




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Modern antidepressants can reduce risk of depressive relapse for bipolar patients, according to UBC and NIMHANS study

Bipolar disorder, earlier known as manic-depressive disorder, is prevalent in about 1% of the population and tends to be a lifelong illness




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Sacheta Metals Ltd. - Disclosures under Reg. 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011




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Grindwell Norton Ltd. - Disclosures under Reg. 10(5) in respect of acquisition under Reg. 10(1)(a) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011




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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Disclosures under Reg. 31(1) and 31(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011




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Spaceage Products Ltd - Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011