Increasing resolution in chemical mapping of geomaterials: From X-ray fluorescence to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

On the study of paintings' stratigraphy by fs-LIBS and MA-XRF techniques

“…There is an extended literature on the complementarity of XRF and LIBS techniques in cultural heritage, 9,10,18,29,48 yet it has been proved that the commonly employed ns laser LIBS systems are prone to inducing thermal effects in the vicinity of the irradiated area. These phenomena can be greatly reduced using an ultra-fast (fs) laser system while maintaining LIBS's analytical advantages.…”

Atomic spectrometry update – a review of advances in environmental analysis

“…Crystallographic information was acquired by Raman spectroscopy. Results from μLIBS micro-mapping were compared 209 with those from EDXRFS macro-mapping to illustrate the advantages of LIBS, such as speed, lateral and in-depth resolutions and the capability to determine light elements. However, it was recognised that a combination of the two techniques was preferable to provide a rapid classification of geological materials with different compositions.…”

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Imaging for Material and Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

“…In recent years, geologists and geochemists have shown increasing interest in LIBS imaging. Compared to those of the usual techniques, either the sensitivity, resolution, and/or speed of analysis were improved. ,− In this section, trending applications of LIBS imaging for geological sample characterization are presented.…”