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JK Tyres ‘Levitas Extreme’ powers speed demons on the race circuit

The tyre brand has been part and parcel of Indian racing’s evolving journey




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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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A Pb-free Sn–Bi alloy mount preparation method for secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00252K, Technical Note
Wan-Feng Zhang, Qing Yang, Xiao-Ping Xia, De-Wen Zheng, Ze-Xian Cui, Yan-Qiang Zhang, Yi-Gang Xu
Sample preparation is a critical step for in situ analysis. In this study, we proposed an easy-to-prepare Pb-free alloy for sample mount preparation, which is suitable for SIMS water content and isotope analyses.
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Improvements in low-level radionuclide measurement capability through use of the Apex Q sample introduction system combined with ICP-MS/MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2929-2936
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00216D, Paper
Ben Russell, Frankie Falksohn, Alexandre Tribolet, Hibaaq Mohamud, Olivia Pearson, Emma Braysher, Saskia Burke, Anu Bhaisare
Improvement in sensitivity and interface removal capability for radionuclide measurement using desolvating sample introduction combined with ICP-MS/MS.
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Measurement of uranium in a glass matrix based on spatial confinement using fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2716-2727
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00237G, Paper
Xinyu Guo, Jian Wu, Jinghui Li, Mingxin Shi, Xinxin Zhu, Ying Zhou, Di Wu, Ziyuan Song, Sijun Huang, Xingwen Li
The storage and management of nuclear waste materials require the detection of uranium, but traditional analytical methods are unsuitable for radioactive environments.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Self-absorption correction of NEXAFS spectra for intermediate sample thicknesses applied to organo-sulfur model compounds

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2893-2902
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00232F, Paper
Open Access
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Konstantin Skudler, Michael Walter, Michael Sommer, Matthias Müller
We present a self-absorption correction for NEXAFS which is valid for any sample thickness. The corrected spectrum is recovered in a forward calculation by fitting a model spectrum to experimental data of samples with ideally different thicknesses.
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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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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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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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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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Combined enhancement of fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupling spatial confinement and double-pulse irradiation

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00291A, Paper
Yan Qiu, Jinghui Li, Bowen Lu, Jian Wu, Xinyu Guo, Yuhua Hang, Yongdong Li, Xingwen Li
The mechanism of double-pulse laser irradiation under spatial confinement remains unclear due to complex plasma plume dynamics and multiple shock wave interactions.
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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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Automated detection of element-specific features in LIBS spectra

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00247D, Paper
Open Access
Zuzana Gajarska, Anna Faruzelová, Erik Képeš, David Prochazka, Pavel Pořízka, Jozef Kaiser, Hans Lohninger, Andreas Limbeck
Comb algorithm: a novel semi-automatic approach to identify elemental lines in spectra obtained via laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.
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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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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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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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High-precision MC-ICP-MS measurements of Cd isotopes using a novel double spike method without Sn isobaric interference

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00357H, Paper
Jin Li, Suohan Tang, Xiangkun Zhu, Jianxiong Ma, Zhi-Yong Zhu, Bin Yan
Previous 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...
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Fundamental studies of laser ablation ICPMS using a nitrogen plasma source and helium, argon and nitrogen as carrier gas

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00327F, Paper
Open Access
Dylan Käser, Ralf Kägi, Bodo Hattendorf, Detlef Günther
Nitrogen 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.
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‘Interesting’ news for home loan borrowers

The RBI’s firm stand on the issue of softening of interest rates and how banks reacted.




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Good tidings for home buyers

Sonal Sachdev on the recent cut in home loan rates




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Six reasons why people buy luxury homes

Anil Pharande tells us what drives the demand for über luxury homes in India




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Home with a view

It’s wise to invest in properties that have future appreciation value.




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Boom in commercial realty

The commercial segment holds scope for both capital appreciation and regular income through monthly rentals.




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Time for a makeover?

Glam up your home in five different ways. Teja Lele Desai tells us how




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Life after the Metro

With the first phase of the Metro Rail to be operational soon, Nidhi Adlakha and Vishal Menon ask residents if the consequent real estate price rise is justifiable, considering other infrastructure remains unimproved




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Will RBI bring cheer to home loan borrowers?

Choosing floating rate is the best option in the current situation, says Balaji Rao




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Taxing time for future home buyers?

Sonal Sachdev writes on the implications of the rise in service tax.




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Playing it safe on the home front

What precautions should a prospective buyer of property take?




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Renewed momentum in residential realty

Sanjay Chugh writes on the factors contributing to the growth of Chennai’s realty sector




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Get the best deal for your dream home

Dos and don’ts of property negotiation




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From slums to homes

With the government extending loan benefits and incentives, private builders are showing interest in low-cost homes in Chennai.




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The risk of building homes

There is no guarantee that the project you have invested in will be executed within the given timeframe.




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Reviving the rural element

Integrated townships function as distinct and cohesive neighbourhoods




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Tough times ahead

If prices are not reduced to affordable levels the industry will get into a comatose state.