Matermetallomics: Concept And Analytical Methodology

Abstract

The emerging field of matermetallomics refers to all research activities aimed at the clarification of the role and function of metallic elements in materials. This paper discusses the concept of matermetallomics and the related analytical techniques used for probing the interactions between structure-activity relationships. The main object of matermetallomics research is metallic elements in materials, and includes the significance and contributions to materials science. This paper also introduces the analytical approaches used in matermetallomics, which includes the techniques of imaging, spectroscopic, X-ray-based, ion beam, MS-based and atomic spectrometry. Recently, this technology has been successfully applied to some novel materials, such as energy materials, gas separation materials, alloy materials, catalytic materials, polymer materials and others for specific applications. 2-7 Studies have shown that the composition as genes of materials is an important link in the chain of processing, structure, properties, and performance, which is worthy of attention and discussion.

Metallomics in Multidisciplinary Research and the Analytical Advances

“…Agrometallomics was recently proposed as an interdisciplinary area between agriculture science and metallomics to fulfill this purpose. 24 In this issue, we are very pleased to see more branches of metallomics such as metrometallomics, 25 clinimetallomics, 26 radiometallomics, 27 matermetallomics, 28 and archaeometallomics 29 have been proposed, reflecting the prosperity of the metallomics field.…”

“…Materials genomics is a useful tool for the development of new materials. 30 In this issue, Wang et al 28 proposed matermetallomics as a tool to clarify the role and function of metal elements in materials, focusing on the study of the distribution, species, and concentration of metal elements in micro and macro structures. This is the first attempt to apply metallomics outside the life-related sciences.…”

Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials

“…Novel methods of analysing alumina have featured in three research papers during this review period. 155–157 In the first of these papers, Ikeda et al used microwave enhanced LIBS that employed a helical coil with a 2.45 GHz semiconductor microwave. 155 The theory is that the LIBS laser ablates the sample and then a microwave discharge operating at a frequency of 10 Hz excites the ablated matter causing it to emit light characteristic of its components which is then transmitted via a fibre optic to a detector.…”

Elemental Probe-Based CRISPR/Cas12a Biosensing For Sensitive Tobramycin Detection

“…26 For the advantages of high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, especially multi-component quantification ability, 27 inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has fantastic potential in metal element detection. [28][29][30][31] With applying the strategy of element labeling, [32][33] the sensitivity of ICP-MS 34 is well integrated into our biosensor. 35 Our work confirms that this biosensing method can meet the requirements for trace concentration TOB detection, and has the potential for the detection of a variety of antibiotics and other targets with corresponding aptamers.…”