Authors


Igor Veryovkin

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Mass Spectrometry of Organic Molecules and Laser-Induced Acoustic Desorption: Applications, Mechanisms, and Perspectives

This study illustrates the versatility of a laser-induced acoustic desorption (LIAD) approach for volatilization of analytes in modern mass spectrometry.


M. Seger

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Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Direct Tissue Analysis

A summary of the most recent advances in sample preparation, instrumentation, and data-processing techniques for MALDI-IMS



Z. Wang

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


R. Kurose

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


K. Tainaka

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


H. Watanabe

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


J. Yan

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


K. Tanno

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


Y. Deguchi

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


J. Liu

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


A. Ikutomo

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 


S. Katsumori

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Improved Measurement Characteristics of Elemental Compositions Using Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Pages 22–35 Rapid detection of coal and fly ash is significant to improve the efficiency of thermal power plants and reduce environmental pollution. Given its fast response, high sensitivity, real-time, and noncontact features, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has a great potential for on-line measurement in these applications. The direct measurement of particles and gases using LIBS was studied, and the method was shown to be effective for this application. 



Xianping Wang

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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Trace-Level Dimethoate Detection Based on a Silver Nanoparticle–Probe–Smooth Gold Film Substrate

In this paper, we demonstrate a sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate for trace dimethoate detection. The substrate is composed of Ag nanoparticle/probe/smooth Au film stack configuration. The nanogap formed by an Ag nanoparticle and a macroscopically flat Au film is one kind of “hot site” which will dramatically increase the total “hot spots” number.


Zhijing Wu

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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Trace-Level Dimethoate Detection Based on a Silver Nanoparticle–Probe–Smooth Gold Film Substrate

In this paper, we demonstrate a sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate for trace dimethoate detection. The substrate is composed of Ag nanoparticle/probe/smooth Au film stack configuration. The nanogap formed by an Ag nanoparticle and a macroscopically flat Au film is one kind of “hot site” which will dramatically increase the total “hot spots” number.


Yunheng Wang

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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Trace-Level Dimethoate Detection Based on a Silver Nanoparticle–Probe–Smooth Gold Film Substrate

In this paper, we demonstrate a sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate for trace dimethoate detection. The substrate is composed of Ag nanoparticle/probe/smooth Au film stack configuration. The nanogap formed by an Ag nanoparticle and a macroscopically flat Au film is one kind of “hot site” which will dramatically increase the total “hot spots” number.


Jian Wu

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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Trace-Level Dimethoate Detection Based on a Silver Nanoparticle–Probe–Smooth Gold Film Substrate

In this paper, we demonstrate a sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate for trace dimethoate detection. The substrate is composed of Ag nanoparticle/probe/smooth Au film stack configuration. The nanogap formed by an Ag nanoparticle and a macroscopically flat Au film is one kind of “hot site” which will dramatically increase the total “hot spots” number.


Cicely Rathmell, M.Sc

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Stray Light and Absorbance

In this technical note we discuss the causes and consequences of stray light, and provide suggestions for mitigating its effects in your experimental setup.


Masataka Maeyama

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Micro X-ray diffraction of cultural properties

X-ray techniques play an important role in preservation and restoration science. In order to appraise the authenticity of cultural works and ensure proper preservation and restoration, it is crucial to carry out accurate analysis of materials while ensuring that they are not destroyed. This paper discusses the requirements for carrying out XRD measurements of cultural property samples using the latest micro-XRD instruments.


Yurika Takumi

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Micro X-ray diffraction of cultural properties

X-ray techniques play an important role in preservation and restoration science. In order to appraise the authenticity of cultural works and ensure proper preservation and restoration, it is crucial to carry out accurate analysis of materials while ensuring that they are not destroyed. This paper discusses the requirements for carrying out XRD measurements of cultural property samples using the latest micro-XRD instruments.


Helmut Ernstberger

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A Simple and Effective ICP-MS Method Capable of Detecting Trace and Major Elements in Milk Samples

The method described here is a simple method for detection of a wide spectrum of metals and for quantitative analysis over a wide dynamic range of elements, including both toxic metals and those metals essential for health and well-being.





Maria Montes-Bayón

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Professor Joseph Caruso: In Memoriam

A tribute to a great scientist and a great man.



Ann Marie Woys

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Simple Method for Monitoring Protein Secondary Structure During Thermal Unfolding and Aggregation

Protein secondary structure during thermal unfolding and aggregation is readily acquired using IR spectroscopy and a temperature-controlled mid-IR transmission accessory. Myoglobin was used as a model system to illustrate the method.


Oliwia Szerkus

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Optimization of the Electrospray Ionization Source with the Use of the Design of Experiments Approach for the LC–MS-MS Determination of Selected Metabolites in Human Urine

Simultaneous quantification of metabolites in biological fluids, where they are present at different concentration levels, is usually a challenging analytical task. One of the steps that should be undertaken to increase analytical method efficiency is optimization of the electrospray ionization source (ESI), which can be especially helpful in increasing method sensitivity of agents with poor ionization characteristics. We present here a step-by-step ESI optimization strategy with the use of the design of experiments (DoE. This multivariate statistical approach allows effective evaluation of the effects of multiple factors and interactions among factors on a given response in a minimum number of experimental runs.


Arlette Yumba Mpanga

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Optimization of the Electrospray Ionization Source with the Use of the Design of Experiments Approach for the LC–MS-MS Determination of Selected Metabolites in Human Urine

Simultaneous quantification of metabolites in biological fluids, where they are present at different concentration levels, is usually a challenging analytical task. One of the steps that should be undertaken to increase analytical method efficiency is optimization of the electrospray ionization source (ESI), which can be especially helpful in increasing method sensitivity of agents with poor ionization characteristics. We present here a step-by-step ESI optimization strategy with the use of the design of experiments (DoE. This multivariate statistical approach allows effective evaluation of the effects of multiple factors and interactions among factors on a given response in a minimum number of experimental runs.