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

Abstract

This review discusses developments in elemental mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, emission and fluorescence, XRF and LIBS, as applied to the analysis of specimens of clinical interest, foods and beverages. Sample preparation procedures and quality assurance are also included.

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

“…This latest Update follows on from last year's 1 and is a critical review of the relevant literature published during the approximately 12 months period from the second half of 2022 through the first half of 2023. It should be read in conjunction with the five other Atomic Spectrometry Updates published during the same period.…”

“…To make the tables more reader-friendly, the level of detail provided about the methodology has been decreased compared with that given in last year's Update. 1 Details of the sample amount and the final volume in which the analytes are dissolved are given, so that in conjunction with the values of the LODs given by the researchers, which are always for the solution after pre-concentration, readers can calculate the LODs in the samples taken for analysis. Also provided is information (a) as to whether analytes were detected in the samples and (b) concerning any sample dissolution or digestion.…”

Atomic spectrometry update – a review of advances in environmental analysis

“…This is the 39 th annual review of the application of atomic spectrometry to the chemical analysis of environmental samples. This update refers to papers published approximately between August 2022 and June 2023 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; 4 X-ray spectrometry; 5 and metals, chemicals and functional materials. 6 This review is not intended to be a comprehensive overview but selective with the aim of providing a critical insight into developments in instrumentation, methodologies and data handling that represent significant advances in the use of atomic spectrometry in the environmental sciences.…”

2023 atomic spectrometry update – a review of advances in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and its special applications

“…These applications concern samples which are irreplaceable and of great cultural value such as works of art and archaeological artefacts. For a wider appreciation of the applications of XRF spectrometry, this review should be read in conjunction with other related ASUs in the series, namely: environmental analysis; 1 clinical and biological materials, foods and beverages; 2 advances in atomic spectrometry and related techniques; 3 elemental speciation; 4 and metals, chemicals and functional materials. 5…”