2013 Atomic spectrometry update—A review of advances in environmental analysis

Abstract

This is the 29th annual review of the application of atomic spectrometry to the chemical analysis of environmental samples. This Update refers to papers published approximately between September 2012 and July 2013 and continues the series of Atomic Spectrometry Updates (ASUs) in Environmental Analysis 1 that should be read in conjunction with other related ASUs in the series namely: clinical and biological materials, foods and beverages; 2 advances in atomic spectrometry and related techniques; 3 elemental speciation; 3 X-ray spectrometry 4 and advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials. 5 In the field of air analysis, highlights within this review period include measuring the bioaccessible fraction of metals in particles and ongoing work in assessing the performance of optical and combustion techniques for the determination of the carbonaceous content of airborne

Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in atomic spectrometry and related techniques

“…[2][3][4][5][6] A critical approach to the selection of material has been adopted, with only novel developments in instrumentation, techniques and methodology being included. It covers atomic emission, absorption, fluorescence and mass spectrometry, but excludes material on speciation and coupled techniques which is included in a separate review.…”

An integrated approach based on oxidative pyrolysis and microwave-assisted digestion for the multi-elemental analysis of coal samples by ICP-based techniques

“…The determination of trace elements in complex matrices such as coal often requires extensive sample preparation prior to instrumental analysis [19][20][21][22][23][24]. Broadly, the reported traditional sample preparation methods for the determination of trace elements in coal are categorized as: (a) hot plate based open wet ashing dissolution using a varied combination of acids and (b) dry ashing dissolution followed by fusion with lithium meta-borate.…”

Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of clinical and biological materials, foods and beverages

“…2 Atomic absorption spectrometry 4. 4 Vapour generation procedures and atomic uorescence spectrometry 4.5 X-ray spectrometry 5 4 Vapour generation procedures and atomic uorescence spectrometry 4.5 X-ray spectrometry 5…”

“…2 Human milk and infant formula 7.1. 4 Vegetables, vegetable oils, fruits and nuts 7.2. 4 Vegetables, vegetable oils, fruits and nuts 7.2.…”