Electrolyte Analysis in Blood Serum by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Using a Portable Laser

The fast and reliable analysis of electrolytes such as K, Na, Ca in human blood serum has become an indispensable tool for diagnosing and preventing diseases. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been demonstrated as a powerful analytical technique on elements. To apply LIBS to the quantitative analysis of electrolyte elements in real time, a self-developed portable laser was used to measure blood serum samples supported by glass slides and filter paper in this work. The partial least squares regression (PLSR) method was employed for predicting the concentrations of K, Na, Ca from serum LIBS spectra. Great prediction accuracies with excellent linearity were obtained for the serum samples, both on glass slides and filter paper. For blood serum on glass slides, the prediction accuracies for K, Na, Ca were 1.45%, 0.61% and 3.80%. Moreover, for blood serum on filter paper, the corresponding prediction accuracies were 7.47%, 1.56% and 0.52%. The results show that LIBS using a portable laser with the assistance of PLSR can be used for accurate quantitative analysis of elements in blood serum in real time. This work reveals that the handheld LIBS instruments will be an excellent tool for real-time clinical practice.     

Quantitative Analysis of Roman Archeological Ceramics by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

In recent decades, numerous analytical techniques have been used for the analysis of archeological samples. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a promising technique due to its practically nondestructive nature and minimal sample preparation. In this work, LIBS was used for the qualitative and quantitative elemental analyses of pottery manufactured in ancient settlements of Rome. The qualitative study showed that the ceramics were composed of Fe, Ca, and Mg. For quantitative analysis, calibration curves of Fe, Ca, and Mg were constructed with reference samples of each element in a KBr matrix with zinc as an internal standard. The results obtained by LIBS were compared with values obtained by atomic absorption.     

激光诱导击穿光谱法分析焊丝样品

采用激光诱导击穿光谱法(LIBS)对焊丝样品中的硅、锰、磷、硫、铬及镍元素进行测定。采用扫描电子显微镜和激光共聚焦显微镜观察了样品经激光脉冲烧蚀后的形貌,并考察了各元素的谱线强度与激光脉冲个数之间的关系,从而确定了预剥蚀激光脉冲个数。通过分析标准样品建立了单个元素的谱线强度与其质量分数之间的标准曲线,相关系数在0.989~0.999之间。本方法对焊丝样品的分析结果与经典的电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法和高频红外硫碳分析方法的测定结果相吻合,其精密度稍差于经典的分析方法。     

Analysis of Pre-Hispanic Archaeological Samples Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

Abstract

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy gave excellent results with respect to reproducibility, sensitivity, nondestructiveness, rapid elemental analisys, and depth-profile analisys. In this work, elements contained in pigments from pre-Hispanic ceramics of Cajamarquilla were identified. Also, some textile samples from the Uquira site, located in Asia Valley between Mala and Cañete (Perú), were analyzed. For this purpose, a Quantel Ultra CFR pulsed Nd/YAG laser was used.     

飞秒-纳秒双脉冲激光诱导击穿光谱(LIBS)技术对合金的定量分析

激光诱导击穿光谱(Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, LIBS)技术几乎不受聚变环境中的强磁场影响,是一种最有希望实现托卡马克装置中面向等离子体材料(Plasma facing materials, PFMs)原位在线诊断的技术,已被用于多个托卡马克PFMs壁诊断。然而,LIBS技术对PFMs表面元素的探测限、定量分析以及PFMs的服役状态判定依旧面临很大挑战。采用同轴飞秒-纳秒激光协同技术,建立了飞秒-纳秒双脉冲激光诱导击穿光谱(fs-ns-DP-LIBS)技术,通过高峰值功率、低激光能量的飞秒激光诱导等离子体,再用纳秒激光增强常规单脉冲LIBS技术信号发射强度,进而提升常规单脉冲LIBS的探测灵敏度,同时结合6种合金标准样品,采用fs-ns-DP-LIBS技术对样品中的主要元素进行了定量分析,并进一步结合机器学习方法对6种合金进行种类判别。结果显示：在纳秒单脉冲和飞秒单脉冲LIBS检测中,Ni、Fe和Mo在400～800 nm波段没有观察到明显特征峰,仅观察到Cr的特征峰;在飞秒-纳秒脉冲间2μs延时,NiⅠ498.02 nm、FeⅠ517....     

Quantitative Analysis of Metallic Elements in Tobacco and Tobacco Ash by Calibration Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Cigarette smoking may be a substantial source of intake of some hazardous elements to the human health. In this work calibration-free laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technique was employed to investigate the trace metallic elements (Fe, Ca, Al, Cu, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Sr, Ti, and Zn) concentration in tobacco and tobacco ash. Moreover, variation of metallic elements mass concentration between tobacco and tobacco ash has been observed.     

Analysis of Roman-Hispanic Archaeological Ceramics using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a useful tool for characterization of archaeological samples because it involves little or no sample preparation, and it allows on-site rapid and nondestructive analysis. In this study, ceramics from the archaeological site of Labitolosa (Huesca) were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Furthermore, a protocol is described for the determination of iron in archaeological materials by interpolating calibration graphs and standard addition. Moreover, the potential of LIBS for direct quantitative analysis of iron in real archaeological materials was evaluated, and optimum analytical conditions were determined. The reproducibility of LIBS spectra from different archaeological samples was investigated as a function of the number of laser shots. The results were compared with those of a reference material.     

Archaeometric Analysis of Ancient Copper Artefacts by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Technique

Twelve archaeological copper objects from the burial site of “Fontino” cave, near Grosseto, (around 2500–2000 B.C.) were analysed using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. Qualitative results and a preliminary study of the samples’ composition are reported and used to make a quantitative estimate; based on these results, the samples were classified using principal components statistical analysis. The perspectives of using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for archaeometric analysis are also discussed.     

激光诱导击穿光谱技术/多元二次非线性回归分析土壤中的铬元素

利用激光诱导击穿光谱(LIBS)技术对土壤中铬元素的含量进行了定量分析研究.由于土壤成分复杂,光谱谱线存在较严重的重叠干扰,若采用一元回归方法分析常得不到理想结果.为了更充分有效地利用光谱中信息,以土壤中Cr Ⅰ 425.43 nm和Fe Ⅰ 425.07 nm谱线的积分强度为自变量,Cr元素浓度为因变量,建立交叉降维近似多元非线性回归、多元二次非线性回归和平方降维近似多元非线性回归模型.对比分析表明,当添加Cr和Fe元素特征谱线强度交叉项影响时,所建立的多元二次非线性回归模型效果最佳,预测浓度与实际参考浓度之间线性关系达到0.9943,预测4个验证样品的相对误差分别为3.57％,0.76％,7.66％和2.24％.     

Analysis of Rock Varnish from the Mojave Desert by Handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a form of optical emission spectroscopy that can be used for the rapid analysis of geological materials in the field under ambient environmental conditions. We describe here the innovative use of handheld LIBS for the in situ analysis of rock varnish. This thinly laminated and compositionally complex veneer forms slowly over time on rock surfaces in dryland regions and is particularly abundant across the Mojave Desert climatic region of east-central California (USA). Following the depth profiling examination of a varnished clast from colluvial gravel in Death Valley in the laboratory, our in situ analysis of rock varnish and visually similar coatings on rock surfaces was undertaken in the Owens and Deep Spring valleys in two contexts, element detection/identification and microchemical mapping. Emission peaks were recognized in the LIBS spectra for the nine elements most abundant in rock varnish—Mn, Fe, Si, Al, Na, Mg, K, Ca and Ba, as well as for H, Li, C, O, Ti, V, Sr and Rb. Focused follow-up laboratory and field studies will help understand rock varnish formation and its utility for weathering and chronological studies.     

Online analysis of potassium fertilizers by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Presently, online analysis in potassium fertilizers industry is performed by Natural Radioactivity Analyzers. Laser Distance Spectrometry (LDS) has tested, by laboratory scale, the possibility of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technique implementation for online fertilizers production control. The main advantage of the system comparing to the existing technique is the principal possibility to analyze all relevant elements, such as K, Na, Mg, and not only K40 isotope as done in natural radiation analytical systems. Good correlations between online LIBS results with chemical analysis data of K, Na and Mg impurities of samples from Russia, Belarus and Israel demonstrate that LIBS system is a perspective tool for online control of those elements in field conditions.     

Examination of Polish Identity Documents by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was applied to the preliminary examination of Polish documents – passports and identity cards – for forensic purposes. Several security features of potentially high discrimination capability were selected at both the passports (Alphagram, serial number, the contour map of Europe, and emblem) and identity cards (kinegram, the date of birth, and emblem). Different elemental compositions were identified after comparing the spectra recorded from various measurement locations. It was possible to identify characteristic atomic emission from several elements (such as Ti, Ca, K, Fe, Cr, Mg, Na, La, Cd, Li, V, Al, Mn, Ni, and Cu) based on the type of document, issue date, and evaluated area. In the case of passports, the potentially good discriminators with unique elemental composition were identified, e.g., the serial number and the contour map of Europe printed with the use of intaglio printing technique. Identity cards with the cover of polycarbonate foil constitute a very difficult sample to analyze because of the foil’s influence on the laser ablation phenomenon. This study presents the potential of LIBS as an effective and useful technique to analyze Polish passports for forensic purposes. Its many advantages provide a good alternative to the analytical methods routinely used for the examination of these objects.     

基于遗传算法和偏最小二乘法的土壤激光诱导击穿光谱定量分析研究

在空气环境下,采用激光诱导击穿光谱(LIBS)技术对土壤成分进行检测,建立了基于遗传算法(GA)和偏最小二乘法(PLS)的定量分析模型。将配制的58个土壤样品分为定标集、监控集和预测集,对11种组分Mn,Cr,Cu,Pb,Ba,Al2O3,Ca O,Fe2O3,Mg O,Na2O和K2O的含量分别进行预测。结果表明,GA作为一种谱线选择的预处理方法,可以有效减少用于PLS建模的光谱谱线的数目,从而简化模型。对于土壤中的大部分组成成分,GA-PLS模型能够显著改善传统PLS模型的预测能力。以Mn元素为例,浓度预测均方根误差(RMSEP)从0.0215%降低至0.0167%,平均百分比误差(MPE)从8.10%降低至5.20%。本研究为进一步提高土壤的LIBS定量分析准确度提供了方法参考。     

激光诱导击穿光谱结合CARS变量选择方法定量检测倍硫磷含量

利用双脉冲激光诱导击穿光谱(LIBS)技术对溶液中的倍硫磷含量进行定量检测。采用二通道高精度光谱仪采集不同浓度倍硫磷样品在206.28~481.77 nm波段的LIBS光谱,并对光谱进行多元散射校正(MSC)、标准正态变量变换(SNV)及3点平滑预处理,根据偏最小二乘(PLS)建模确定最优的预处理方法。在此基础上,利用竞争性自适应重加权算法(CARS)筛选与倍硫磷相关的重要变量,然后应用PLS回归建立溶液中倍硫磷含量的定量分析模型,并与单变量定量分析模型及未变量选择的PLS定量分析模型进行比较。结果表明,相比单变量定量分析模型及原始光谱PLS定量分析模型,CARS-PLS定量分析模型的性能更优,其模型的校正集和预测集的决定系数及平均相对误差分别为0.969 4、15.537%和0.995 9、5.016%。此外,与原始光谱PLS模型相比,CARS-PLS模型仅使用其中1.9%的波长变量,但预测集平均误差却由9.829%下降为5.016%。由此可见,LIBS技术检测溶液中的倍硫磷含量具有一定的可行性,且CARS方法能简化定量分析模型,提高模型的预测精度。     

激光诱导击穿光谱法对钢中夹杂物类型的表征

激光诱导击穿光谱( LIBS)不仅可以对材料整体成分进行分析,还可进行微区及成分分布分析。本实验采用激光诱导击穿光谱对两牌号钢铁样品进行扫描分析,尝试对34CrNiMo6钢中的MnS夹杂物和重轨钢中的Si-Al-Ca-Mg复合夹杂物进行表征。结果表明,34CrNiMo6钢中元素信号的二维强度分布及元素通道合成后,个别位置Mn及S两元素的信号强度同时异常高,可确定试样中存在较多MnS夹杂物;重轨钢中元素的二维强度分布及元素通道合成后,个别位置Si、Ca、Mg及Al元素的信号同时异常高,可确定试样中存在Si-Al-Ca-Mg复合夹杂物。采用扫描电子显微镜/能谱法( SEM/EDS)对上述样品中夹杂物的对比分析结果表明,两种方法对夹杂物类型的判定结果一致。     

Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: State of the art

The aim of this paper is offering a critical review of Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS), the approach of multi-elemental quantitative analysis of LIBS spectra, based on the measurement of line intensities and plasma properties (plasma electron density and temperature) and on the assumption of a Boltzmann population of excited levels, which does not require the use of calibration curves or matrix-matched standards. The first part of this review focuses on the applications of the CF-LIBS method. Quantitative results reported in the literature, obtained in the analysis of various materials and in a wide range of experimental conditions, are summarized, with a special emphasis on the departure from nominal composition values. The second part is a discussion of the simplifying assumptions which lie at the basis of the CF-LIBS algorithm (stoichiometric ablation and complete atomization, thermal equilibrium, homogeneous plasma, thin radiation, detection of all elements). The inspection of the literature suggests that the CF-LIBS method is more accurate in analyzing metallic alloys rather than dielectrics. However, the full exploitation of the method seems to be still far to come, especially for the lack of a complete characterization of the effects of experimental constraints. However, some general directions can be suggested to help the analyst in designing LIBS measurements in a way which is more suited for CF-LIBS analysis.     

Quantitative Determination of Cr in Ink by Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy(LIBS)Using ZnO as Adsorbent

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS) technique was applied to detecting chromium in ink with ZnO as adsorbent, and the LIBS spectra were preprocessed by wavelet denoising. The laser energy and delay time were optimized depending on the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR) and intensity of three analysis atomic lines(Cr 425.43 nm, Cr 427.48 nm and Cr 428.97 nm). Compared with other analysis lines, atomic line of Cr 427.48 nm was selected as the analysis line for the quantitative analysis of Cr in ink as the calibration curve of it showed a better linear relationship (correlation coefficient R²=0.9778), and the relative error of Cr in the measured ink was 52.96%. Since the single spectral line used for calibration curve method is often influenced by matrix effect and other factors, partial least squares regression(PLS) as multivariate calibration method has been applied to predicting the concentration of Cr in ink, and the relative error of Cr in the measured ink was 10.48%. The result obtained from the PLS method was better than that from the calibration curve when comparing the relative error, demonstrating that, based on adsorbent, LIBS combined with PLS provides an effective, practical and convenient technique for the determination of trace element in aqueous solution.     

Determination of Lead and Copper in Ligusticum wallichii by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy was used for the analysis of the Chinese traditional medicine, Ligusticum wallichii. The laser energy and delay time were optimized to obtain best spectral quality. The limits of detection for lead and copper were 15.7 and 6.3?µg?g^?1, respectively. Multiple linear regression models between the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy intensity and the mass fraction of lead and copper were constructed. Good agreement was observed between the actual concentrations and predicted values obtained by the models. These results demonstrate that the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupled with multiple linear regression is suitable for the determination of heavy metals in Chinese traditional medicine.     

Fast analysis of complex metallic alloys by double-pulse time-integrated Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Results are reported on the application of double-pulse Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for fast analysis of complex metallic alloys. The approach followed for the determination of the composition of the alloys is based on the time-integrated acquisition of LIBS spectra emitted by plasmas induced by collinear double-pulse laser excitation. The spectra are analysed using the Partial Least Squares method, which allows the determination of sample composition even in the presence of strong spectral interferences. The results shown indicate the possibility of measuring the composition of complex metallic alloys in very short times and using relatively cheap LIBS instrumentation.     

Characterization of cinematographic films by Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

The emulsion-coated transparent plastic-base film has been the main carrier for production and preservation of motion picture contents since the 19th century. The knowledge of the composition of black and white silver gelatine cinematographic films is of great importance for the characterization of the photographic process and for identifying the optimum conditions for conservation. A cinematographic film is a multi-component system that consists of a layer of photographic emulsion overcoating a polymeric support (plasticized cellulose triacetate) and a protective transparent cross-linked gelatine layer coating the emulsion. In the present work, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is used to characterize the composition of the materials of cinematographic films. LIB spectra of film samples and of different individual film components, polymeric support and reference gelatines, were acquired in vacuum by excitation at 266 nm (Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, 6 ns, 10 Hz). In the cinematographic film, silver lines from the light-sensitive silver halide salts of the photographic emulsion are accompanied by iron, lead, chrome and phosphorus lines. Iron and lead are constituents of film developers, chrome is included in the composition of the hardening agents and phosphorus has its origin in the plasticizer used in the polymeric support. By applying successive pulses on the same spot of the film sample, it was possible to observe through stratigraphic analysis the different layers composition. Additionally, the results obtained reveal the analytical capacity of LIBS for the study and classification of the different gelatine types and qualities used for the protecting layer and the photographic emulsion.