Article
Fisheries
Tsuyoshi Yoda, Satoko Ichinohe, Yukihito Yokosawa
Summary: The study utilized microwave decomposition combined with inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry to analyze multiple minerals in oysters. By homogenizing all edible parts of oysters as samples, the impact of different acid digestion formulations on mineral concentration was evaluated.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Stefano Bertinetti, Francisco Ardini, Laura Caiazzo, Marco Grotti
Summary: A new method for determining the content of eight elements in snow samples using ICP-OES has been developed, with high sensitivity and stability. The method was validated through the analysis of certified reference materials and applied successfully to snow samples collected in Antarctica.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART B-ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Thaiane Nolasco da Silva, Diego B. Batista, Bernardo Ferreira Braz, Aderval S. Luna, Ricardo Erthal Santelli, Marcos Antonio dos Santos Fernandez, Jefferson S. de Gois
Summary: This work describes the development of microwave-assisted digestion methods for the determination of Cu and Sn in antifouling paints by ICP OES. The optimal conditions were determined by optimizing factors such as sample mass and solutions of HNO3, HF, and HCl. The microwave digestion-assisted ICP-OES method showed better performance compared to dry ashing with a muffle furnace and laser ablation-ICP-MS.
Article
Spectroscopy
Yonghai Yuan, Ya Shao, Feng Yang, Hongxia Yu, Yinhui Zhang, Meilan Wen
Summary: This study presents a method combining hydride generation device with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HG-ICP-MS) to determine the contents of Se and Te in tungsten ores. The results show good consistency with the HG-AFS method and highlight the potential prospecting value in different geological samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART B-ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Mao-Yong He, Tong Xiang Ren, Zhang Dong Jin, Li Deng, Hai Jiao Liu, Yuan Yuan Cheng, Zheng Yan Li, Xing Xing Liu, Yang Yang, Hong Chang
Summary: This study analyzed the composition of five plant reference materials with varying potassium concentrations using potassium isotopes, and established a method for determining delta 41K in plants. The observed variations in delta 41K values suggest its potential as a significant tracer in soil-plant systems.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART B-ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Sihan Fang, Xin Lin, Hui Zeng, Xingying Zhu, Fa Zhou, Junna Yang, Fei Li, Dongbin Ou, Xilong Yu
Summary: This study proposes an optical diagnostic method based on optical emission spectroscopy and laser absorption spectroscopy to investigate gas-surface interactions within the boundary layer. The results show that this method is reliable for deep investigation of gas-surface interactions in harsh aerothermal environments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ye-Bin You, Young-Seok Lee, Si-Jun Kim, Chul-Hee Cho, In-Ho Seong, Won-Nyoung Jeong, Min-Su Choi, Shin-Jae You
Summary: This research reveals that the concentration of oxygen radicals measured by OES does not exactly match the ashing rate in the oxygen plasma ashing process. Considering plasma parameters, such as electron density, can solve this issue.
Article
Spectroscopy
Gustavo R. Bitencourt, Sindy R. Krzyzaniak, Leticia S. F. Pereira, Cezar A. Bizzi, Erico M. M. Flores, Paola A. Mello
Summary: A method was developed for the determination of elemental contaminants and metal catalyst residues in carbon nanotubes by ICP OES. The method optimized a greener digestion protocol for sample preparation, and achieved complete digestion of up to 100 mg of CNT. The proposed method provided reliable determinations and can be used for routine quality control of metal catalyst residues or impurities in CNTs.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART B-ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anna Pekou, Natalia Manousi, George A. Zachariadis
Summary: In this study, a simple and rapid method was developed for the determination of metals and trace elements in maternal breast milk. The method used inductively coupled plasma - atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) to analyze samples collected from lactating mothers at different stages of breastfeeding. The method showed good repeatability, linearity, and accuracy.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sang-Woo Kim, Ju-Hong Cha, Sung-Hyeon Juing, SeungBo Shim, Chang Ho Kim, Ho-Jun Lee
Summary: This study proposes a novel inductively coupled plasma (ICP) system consisting of a segmented dielectric window and a metal frame. The thin window design compensates for power loss caused by the metal frame, enhancing the controllability of the gas flow field and reducing capacitive power coupling. Three-dimensional fluid self-consistent plasma simulations and experiments confirm the superior uniformity and reliability of the proposed ICP system for semiconductor processes, comparable to conventional ICP systems used in etching and deposition.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liang Dong, Hanjiao Chen, Yongyan Ning, Yaowen He, Ying Yu, Ying Gao
Summary: Photochemical vapor generation (PVG) is an alternative sample introduction method in atomic spectrometry, and the addition of transition metals can enhance its efficiency. This study introduced vanadium species as novel sensitizers in PVG and applied it for the determination of tellurium.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaofang Yang, Caixia Yan, Rui Zhang, Yiping Sun, Zhengui Li, Yong Liu, Shengchun Yang, Lei Shen, Xiaodong Wen
Summary: A fast, simple, and environmentally friendly method for digesting Gentiana rigescens Franch. ex Hemsl. (G. rigescens) solid samples using deep eutectic solvent (DES) was established. ICP-OES was used to quantify Ni, Zn, Co, Cr, and Cu in the DES digestion solution. Additionally, the contents of metal ions in G. rigescens decoction liquid and crude extract were determined, and their protective effects on liver cells were investigated. Metal ions in the decoction liquid weakened the hepatoprotective effect of GPS or crude extract.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Alexander Winckelmann, Janina Roik, Sebastian Recknagel, Carlos Abad, Zengchao You
Summary: In this study, the performance of nitrogen microwave inductively coupled atmospheric-pressure plasma mass spectrometry (MICAP-MS) under matrix effects and its applicability to trace element analysis in steels were investigated. It was found that nebulizer gas flow had the most significant impact on matrix tolerance. Optimization of ion optics improved matrix tolerance for light elements. MICAP-MS achieved high recovery rates for Fe concentrations of 500 mg L-1 and 1 g L-1. The analysis of certified reference materials demonstrated the metrological compatibility and strong matrix tolerance of MICAP-MS, indicating its promising applicability to steel analysis.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Meskinis, A. Vasiliauskas, R. Gudaitis, M. Andrulevicius, A. Guobiene
Summary: Graphene was synthesized directly on the Si(1 0 0) substrate using an Inductively Coupled Plasma Beam Source without any catalyst. The effects of plasma power, methane gas flow, hydrogen gas flow, temperature, and time on the number of graphene layers, flake size, defects density, and surface morphology were studied. The growth of graphene was influenced by the competition between graphene growth, hydrogen etching, hydrogenation, and thermal stress release.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Evgeniya A. Karpukhina, Elena A. Vlasova, Dmitry S. Volkov, Mikhail A. Proskurnin
Summary: Five sample-preparation techniques were compared for quantifying 31 elements in coal humic substances by ICP-AES, and the results showed that the specific features and composition of the substances significantly influence the analysis, necessitating a combination of different decomposition methods for accurate results.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Mohannad AlJarrah, Muna Alrebaki, Mohannad Mayyas
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammednoor Altarawneh, Oday H. Ahmed, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Zhong-Tao Jiang, Bogdan Z. Dlugogorski
Summary: EAFD is a major source of recyclable zinc, with the co-pyrolysis of EAFD with halogen-containing polymers being a potent approach for selective zinc extraction. The construction of a microkinetic model to account for the surface halogenation of zinc ions in franklinite into zinc halides is crucial for optimizing this process effectively. The model accurately illustrates the chemical phenomena involved in the mass loss curves in EAFD-PVC/BFRs formulations, providing valuable insights into the extraction of zinc from EAFD.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qi Zhang, Hui Shang, Wenhui Zhang, Mohammad Al-harahsheh
Summary: The study utilized Density Functional Theory to investigate the impact of microwave electric field on the adsorption of H-2 molecules and the formation of sulfur vacancies on MoS2 nanocrystallites. The results indicated that the electric field can enhance the adsorption of H-2 on the edge of MoS2 clusters, promoting the formation of sulfur vacancies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Raghad Al-Khatib, Aiman Al-Rawajfeh
Summary: This study investigated the potential of using the Dead Sea environment as a carbon dioxide storage site. It was found that Dead Sea water is a suitable environment for sequestering CO2, with its storage capacity increasing with pressure and no precipitation observed even at high CO2 pressures.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanad Altarawneh, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Adam Buttress, Chris Dodds, Jose Rodriguez, Sam Kingman
Summary: This study investigated the relative contribution of different components in waste electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) to heating using separated electric and magnetic microwave fields. It was found that ZnO, ZnFe2O4, Fe3O4, and graphite were the main contributors to EAFD heating, with different heating mechanisms in electric and magnetic fields. The selective magnetic heating of Fe3O4 was identified as having significant implications for the selective extraction of zinc and lead through thermal treatment with halogenated plastics such as PVC.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Omar Toheeteh Alnhoud, Adnan Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Mohammad Salameh Al-Harahsheh, Fawzi Irshaid Irshaid
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition and thermal characteristics of livestock and chicken manures generated in Al-Mafraq governorate, Jordan in 2017, and examined their potential as renewable energy resources. The findings showed that these manures have potential value in bio-oil and biogas production, and can potentially meet the energy demand of at least 5% of the population in the governorate.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Sanad Altarawneh, Mohammad Al-Omari, Mohammednoor Altarawneh, Sam Kingman, Chris Dodds
Summary: The oxidative thermal treatment of electric arc furnace dust mixed with PVC was studied to investigate the impact of oxidizing environment on the extraction of valuable metals. It was found that thermal treatment resulted in significant vaporization of lead and zinc chlorides, and that solution pH significantly affected the extraction of lead and iron.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sanad Altarawneh, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Chris Dodds, Adam Buttress, Sam Kingman
Summary: This study investigated the degradation kinetics and pyrolysis behavior of Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) and its mixture with ZnO using thermogravimetric analysis. The results showed that the ZnO-PVC mixture had more decomposition/volatilization stages compared to pure PVC. Zinc oxide played a key role in the de-hydrochlorination process, forming zinc oxy/hydroxide chloride phases and reducing the activation energy for PVC decomposition.
THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Labeeb Ali, Hussein A.Mousa, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Mohamed Al-Marzouqi, Mohammednoor Altarawneh
Summary: This study examines the potential of using alumina as a debromination agent in PCBs, demonstrating its effectiveness through experimental and theoretical frameworks. Various characterization techniques confirm the transformation of alumina into aluminum bromides and oxy-bromides in co-pyrolysis with non-metallic fractions of PCBs, highlighting its capacity as a HBr fixation agent during e-waste thermal treatment.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Mousa Abu-Arabi, Maysam Ahmad, Hasan Mousa
Summary: The performance of a self-powered double-glass cover solar still with phase change material (PCM) connected to solar collector was studied. The addition of PCM and the connection of an external solar collector significantly improved the productivity of the solar still.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohannad T. Aljarrah, Ala'a M. Alboull, Mohammad S. Alharahsheh, Azad Ashraf, Amith Khandakar
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of gold nanoparticles using chemical reduction in batch and microreactor methods. A parametric study was conducted to analyze the effect of several factors on the size of the nanoparticles, and the best conditions obtained were used to synthesize gold nanoparticles in a glass chip microreactor. The results show that the microreactor method consistently produces smaller nanoparticles in a shorter reaction time.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sanad Altarawneh, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Chris Dodds, Adam Buttress, Sam Kingman
Summary: Thermal co-treatment of Electric Arc Furnace Dust (EAFD) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) provides a viable route for reprocessing these hazardous materials within the circular economy. Research shows that ZnFe2O4 plays a catalytic role in the degradation of PVC.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Fuad A. Ababneh
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of toxic elements in children's multivitamin-multimineral supplements and evaluate their associated risks. The concentrations of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) were measured using ICP-MS. The results showed that the concentrations of these elements were within safe limits and the estimated daily intakes were below the tolerable limits. The non-cancer and cancer risks associated with oral exposure to these elements were found to be low and negligible.
REGULATORY TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Labeeb Ali, Mohamed Shafi Kuttiyathil, Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Mohammednoor Altarawneh
Summary: The interaction between brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and transition metal oxides is widely used in the thermal recycling of bromine-contaminated plastics. This study investigated the thermal degradation behavior of hematite (Fe2O3): tribromophenol (TBP) mixtures during co-pyrolysis and co-combustion using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). The obtained thermo-kinetic parameters provide insights into the reduction of activation energy by hematite and the mechanism of debromination of TBP. The results have direct applications in reactor modeling and heat transfer design for the recycling of electronic waste.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Al-Harahsheh, Yasmeen Orabi, Sameer Al-Asheh
Summary: Soluble salts such as halite and sylvite in EAFD-PVC mixtures delay the dechlorination of PVC and alter the mineral composition of the pyrolysis residue.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yujia Ying, Huilin Li
Summary: Enzymes play a crucial role as biological catalysts in accelerating biochemical reactions in living organisms. This study proposes a convenient method for monitoring enzymatic catalytic processes using native top-down mass spectrometry. By exploring the heterogeneity of the chymotrypsin sample and using tandem mass spectrometry, the researchers were able to monitor covalent and noncovalent enzymatic complexes, substrates, and products during catalysis. The results demonstrate that this method has the potential to be a promising tool for characterizing biocatalysts.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kang Yang, Shuaibo Shi, Jinyu Wu, Shaolong Han, Shengdi Tai, Shishen Zhang, Kun Zhang
Summary: H2O and D2O are important analogues closely related to various industries and monitoring fields. This study successfully distinguishes and detects H2O and D2O by designing a novel eu(III)-macrocycle with dual emitters, Eu-2a, and conducting fluorescence titration experiments.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Julia Kuligowski, Alvaro Perez-Rubio, Marta Moreno-Torres, Polina Soluyanova, Judith Perez-Rojas, Ivan Rienda, David Perez-Guaita, Eugenia Pareja, Ramon Trullenque-Juan, Jose Castell, Marcha Verheijen, Florian Caiment, Ramiro Jover, Guillermo Quintas
Summary: This study introduces a novel variable selection approach called cluster PLS (c-PLS) to assess the joint impact of variable groups selected based on biological characteristics on the predictive performance of a multivariate model. The usefulness of c-PLS is shown using miRNomic and metabolomic datasets obtained from the analysis of liver tissue biopsies.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Meixue Lai, Lijie Zhong, Siyi Liu, Yitian Tang, Tingting Han, Huali Deng, Yu Bao, Yingming Ma, Wei Wang, Li Niu, Shiyu Gan
Summary: This study presents a method for constructing wearable sweat electrolyte sensors using carbon fiber-based solid-contact ion-selective electrodes (SC-ISEs). By using carbon fibers extracted from commercial cloth as electrode material, the cost and reproducibility issues of flexible SC-ISEs were addressed. The results showed that the carbon fiber-based SC-ISEs exhibited reversible voltammetric and stable impedance performances, and had high reproducibility of standard potentials between normal and bending states.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ke Yang, Ying Liu, Min Deng, Peipei Wang, Dan Cheng, Songjiao Li, Longwei He
Summary: A near-infrared fluorescent probe has been developed to accurately measure the levels of peroxynitrite (ONOO-) in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in acute lung injury (ALI). The probe demonstrated rapid response, high selectivity, good sensitivity, and enhanced fluorescence intensity in response to ONOO-. It was successfully used to detect changes in ONOO- levels and showed significant increases in an ALI cell model and an ALI mouse model.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yanping Wang, Yuemei Chen, Kejun Li, Jinrong Zhou, Xin Yuan, Mei Zhang, Ke Huang
Summary: In this work, a portable analytical system based on point discharge chemical vapor generation atomic emission spectrometry (PD-CVG-AES) coupling with gold filament enrichment was designed. The highly sensitive analysis of Hg2+ indirectly realized the detection of ascorbic acid (AA). The measurement is based on the fact that Ag+ can decrease the concentration of Hg2+ by forming Ag-Hg amalgam in the presence of the reductant SnCl2, while AA can pre-reduce Ag+ to Ag0, leading to the generation of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). The developed novel analytical strategy broadens the application of microplasma-based AES and offers a higher level of sensitivity compared to current AA detection techniques.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yundi Huang, Bo Song, Kaiwen Chen, Deshu Kong, Jingli Yuan
Summary: This study developed two lysosome-targetable background-free TGL probes for efficient and accurate detection of 1O2, which can be used for monitoring endogenous 1O2 concentrations in lysosomes and discriminating variability induced by different photosensitizers. Furthermore, a smart luminescent sensor film was successfully prepared for on-site 1O2 production detection during PDT processes, offering a promising clinical monitoring tool for skin diseases.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Lang, Jia-Mei Qin, Qian-Yong Cao
Summary: A novel polymer-based probe P1 was successfully synthesized for fluorescently ratiometric sensing of H2S with high selectivity and sensitivity. A smartphone sensing platform was constructed to conduct visual quantitative detection of H2S. P1 can be employed in evaluating the level fluctuations of H2S in living cells, testing water samples/wine samples, and monitoring food freshness.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuanyuan Qin, Shuda Liu, Shuyun Meng, Dong Liu, Tianyan You
Summary: The study developed a split aptamer-based sandwich-type ratiometric biosensor for the detection of 17 beta-estradiol (E2) using photoelectrochemical and electrochemical assays. The biosensor utilized split aptamer fragments to recognize E2 and trigger a hybridization chain reaction, resulting in the production of double-stranded DNA labeled with CdTe quantum dots. This DNA complex was able to sensitize CdTe quantum dots and generate response signals for E2 detection. The developed biosensor demonstrated high sensitivity and accuracy with two linear ranges and low detection limits.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Siriwan Teepoo, Jongjit Jantra, Khaunnapa Panapong, David Taiwo Ajayi
Summary: A novel immunochromatographic assay based on hyperbranched Au plasmonic blackbodies with a smartphone readout was developed for rapid and sensitive detection of leucomalachite green residues in fish and shrimp products.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrea L. Larraga-Urdaz, Borja Moreira-Alvarez, Jorge Ruiz Encinar, Jose M. Costa-Fernandez, Maria Luisa Fernandez-Sanchez
Summary: A major challenge in the 21st century is the development of point-of-care diagnostic tools. In this study, a highly sensitive and simple bioassay using AuNPs and MNAzymes was developed for rapid detection and quantification of miRNA-4739. The proposed strategy shows potential for breast cancer diagnosis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaohan Zhao, Anyu Wang, Lingzi Zhai, Jiuhe Gao, Sizhe Lyu, Yingshan Jiang, Tian Zhong, Ying Xiao, Xi Yu
Summary: A novel method using polystyrene-coated magnetic nanoparticles for extracting monohydroxy polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from urine samples was investigated. The proposed method is simple, sensitive, and efficient, with desirable sensitivity for analyzing low-abundance metabolites in large volumes of complex urine samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ke Quan, Yuqing Zeng, Wenke Zhang, Fengfeng Li, Mengjiao Li, Zhihe Qing, Linlin Wu
Summary: In this study, a visual and reusable biosensor was developed for detecting substrates that are closely associated with human physiological health. The immobilized oxidase showed higher stability and sensitivity under harsh conditions, enabling reliable detection of substrates in complex fluids.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dongjuan Wang, Xiuqian Ding, Jinling Xie, Juan Wang, Guanhao Li, Xin Zhou
Summary: In this study, a three-in-one sensor was developed for real-time detection of biogenic amines (BAs) with high sensitivity and selectivity. The sensor showed multimodal responses and could be used to fabricate portable devices for on-site non-destructive assessment of food spoilage indicators.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinting Meng, Zihao Xu, Shasha Zheng, Hongqun Yang, Tianfu Wang, Hong Wang, Yingwei Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates the development of a cascade signal amplification system using a multi-pedal DNA walker and strand displacement reactions for the electrochemical detection of miRNA-155. The biosensor exhibited high sensitivity, selectivity, and the potential for clinical applications.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
