ICP-MS

Dulasiri Amarasiriwardena, emeritus professor of chemistry at Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts, and his team have been conducting research using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) to investigate trace metal nutrition and exposure to toxic metal(loid) pollutants by studying Andean mummy remains. We sat down with Prof. Amarasiriwardena to discuss his research.

In this review article, the editors of Spectroscopy break down the most recent research and trends using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

A R&D chemist at Inorganic Ventures held a presentation at Pittcon about detecting toxic metals in hemp samples using inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP–OES).

In this review article, the editors of Spectroscopy break down the most recent research and trends using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” John Cottle, PhD, a professor of geology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a member of Spectroscopy’s Editorial Advisory Board, discusses his group’s most recent work using “laser ablation split steam” analysis to measure elemental concentrations and isotopic ratios in rocks and minerals.

While much is known about arsenic levels in marine fish, not as much research has been done on their freshwater counterparts.

Jörg Feldmann, a professor at the University of Graz, spoke about his team’s research using non-target analysis to analyze per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Robert L. Jones, who recently retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discussed his career at the CDC, and how his work with inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) assisted in addressing pivotal public health crises.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, John Burgener of Burgener Research discussed his work with nebulizers and how it led to advancements in inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and ICP–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, George Gehrels of the University of Arizona highlighted his work using LA-ICP-MS and elemental analysis techniques to study zircon crystal.

An oral session at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry examines multi-elemental quantitative laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-TOF-MS).

On Monday January 15th at 8 am local time, Eduardo Bolea-Fernández of the University of Zaragoza, in Zaragoza, Spain, was recognized as Spectroscopy’s Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy for 2024. Here’s a recap of this award session.

Spectroscopy is publishing a series of feature articles highlighting the lives and careers of the most influential spectroscopists over the past 100 years. These individuals were selected by our Editorial Advisory Board and the editors to represent the leading figures in spectroscopy over the century. Our first featured Icons of Spectroscopy Laureate is Professor Gary Hieftje.

The article describes a method for geochemical sample analysis using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) crucibles and ICP-MS, achieving detection limits below 0.2 μg/g and relative standard deviations ranging from 1.1% to 16.4%. The approach minimizes acid usage, prevents dust contamination, accurately determines volatile elements, and is deemed suitable for high-throughput laboratories with numerous samples and diverse elements to be tested.

In a new study, a group of scientists investigated the potassium isotopic composition of different plant reference materials using multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS).

Using single-cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SC-ICP-MS), scientists from Kanazawa, Japan created a new method for detecting cadmium in marine phytoplankton.

At the Eastern Analytical Symposium in Princeton, New Jersey, John McLean shared his thoughts about his career in mass spectrometry.

A type of calcite whose name comes from a resource-rich basin in northwest China was earmarked as a promising reference material for laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) in situ U–Pb dating.

In a recent study, researchers used ICP-MS to learn new insights into ancient coinage and gold purification techniques are revealed through the analysis of platinum-group elements and gold in silver coins from various ancient civilizations.

Veronica Bradley's talk at SciX 2023 unveiled the transformative potential of single-particle mass spectrometry, enabling precise elemental and isotopic analysis at the particle level.

At SciX 2023 in Sparks, Nevada, Alexander Gundlach-Graham from Iowa State University delivered a groundbreaking talk on the origins of noise in single-particle ICP-TOF-MS data and its impact on particle analysis accuracy. His presentation unveiled a promising Monte Carlo simulation approach to better understand and mitigate signal variability in this cutting-edge analytical technique.

On Tuesday October 10th from 8:30–10:10 am, an oral session on inductively coupled plasma–time-of-flight–mass spectrometry (ICP-TOF-MS) will take place. We preview this session here.

Spectroscopy sat down with 2023 Lester W. Strock Awardee Maria Montes-Bayon to talk about her research and what winning the Strock award means to her.

Earlier this year, Spectroscopy spoke to Maria Montes-Bayón of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Oviedo (Asturias, Spain) regarding her work with single cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to study the uptake and apoptotic status of nanoplatinum (IV) treated cells, specifically selenized yeast.

Manufacturing advanced electronic devices requires the production of high-quality semiconductors and integrated circuit chips. In this article, the authors explain how GC, when coupled with ICP-MS, enables the detection of elements that are essential in semiconductor production.

The bioaccumulation of heavy metals can lead to disastrous effects on the environment and human health. Here, ICP-MS was applied to study 48 different mushrooms collected at local markets in Madrid, Spain, showcasing its effectiveness at detecting heavy metals in edible fungi.

Spectroscopy spoke with Montes-Bayón of the University of Oviedo about her work with single cell ICP-MS to study the uptake and apoptotic status nanoplatinum treated cells.

Scientists used laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to analyze the safety of food.

Glow discharge (GD) spectroscopy is a well-established method in the elemental analysis of metals, coatings, and surface-modified materials.

A recent study tests new systems meant to better analyze components in the semiconductor industry and pave the way for better electronic devices.