Dr. Ralph E. Sturgeon receives Lester W. Strock Award

17 Apr 2012

JAAS Advisory Board member Dr. Ralph E. Sturgeon of National Research Council Canada (Institute for National Measurement Standards) has been named recipient of the 2012 Lester W. Strock Award. The Lester W. Strock Award is given by the New England Section of the Society of Applied Spectroscopy in recognition of a selected publication of substantive research in/or application of analytical atomic spectrochemistry in the fields of earth science, life sciences, or stellar and cosmic sciences. More details on the award and on Dr. Sturgeon career are available in the SCIX website, since the award will be presented during the SCIX 2012 conference.

Have a look at the most recent articles published by Dr. Sturgeon in JAAS!

Some speculations on the mechanisms of photochemical vapor generation,

Ralph E. Sturgeon and Patricia Grinberg,

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 222-231

UV photochemical generation of volatile cadmium species,

Joaquim A. Nóbrega, Ralph E. Sturgeon, Patricia Grinberg, Graeme J. Gardner, Christine S. Brophy and Edivaldo E. Garcia,

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2011, 26, 2519-2523

Congratulations Ralph!

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Themed issue on Archaeometry now online

13 Apr 2012

By Vibhuti Patel, Deputy Editor.

JAAS 2012, Archaeometry themed issue, front cover

Front cover: Fan et al, J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 821-826

The latest issue of JAAS features our themed issue on Archaeometry, Guest Edited by Patrick Degryse of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Leuven, Belgium.

The front cover is an article from this issue by Changsui Wang of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China and co-workers. They performed analyses on an artifact of brass apparently predating the Bronze Age, which was unearthed at Jiangzhai site (China, Shaanxi Province, 4700-4000 BC) in order to infer the probable metallurgical process for the production of this early brass.

Brass before bronze? Early copper-alloy metallurgy in China
Xiaopan Fan, Garman Harbottle, Qiang Gao, Weirong Zhou, Qiming Gong, Hua Wang, Xiaohan Yu and Changsui Wang
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 821-826
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10257A

Top Ten most-read JAAS articles in February

12 Apr 2012

By Aliya Anwar.

This month sees the following articles in JAAS that are in the top ten most accessed in February:

Atomic Spectrometry Update. Clinical and Biological Materials, Foods and Beverages
Lorena M. Rios, Patrick R. Jones, Charles Moore and Urja V. Narayan
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 537-576
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA90005J

Atomic spectrometry update. Environmental analysis
Owen T. Butler, Warren R. L. Cairns, Jennifer M. Cook and Christine M. Davidson
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 187-221
DOI: 10.1039/C1JA90057A

Atomic spectrometry update. Industrial analysis: metals, chemicals and advanced materials
Simon Carter, Andy S. Fisher, Phill S. Goodall, Michael W. Hinds, Steve Lancaster and Sian Shore
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2011, 26, 2319-2372
DOI: 10.1039/C1JA90047A

Effect of a mass spectrometer interface on inductively coupled plasma characteristics: A computational study
Maryam Aghaei, Helmut Lindner and Annemie Bogaerts
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 604-610
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10341A

A pilot study on the use of laser ablation – ICP – mass spectrometry for assessing/mapping the distribution of a drug and its metabolites across the body compartments of rats
Andrei Izmer, Deepti Gholap, Kathleen De Houwer, Filip Cuyckens and Frank Vanhaecke
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 413-418
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10343E

Atomic Spectrometry Update–X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
Margaret West, Andrew T. Ellis, Philip J. Potts, Christina Streli, Christine Vanhoof, Dariusz Wegrzynek and Peter Wobrauschek
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2011, 26, 1919-1963
DOI: 10.1039/C1JA90038B

Visualization, velocimetry, and mass spectrometric analysis of engineered and laser-produced particles passing through inductively-coupled plasma sources
Luca Flamigni, Joachim Koch, Helmar Wiltsche, Robert Brogioli, Sabrina Gschwind and Detlef Günther
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 619-625
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10317F

Femtosecond Laser Ablation Particle Introduction to a Liquid Sampling-Atmospheric Pressure Glow Discharge Ionization Source
Anthony J. Carado, C. Derrick Quarles, Andrew M. Duffin, Charles J. Barinaga, Richard E. Russo, R. Kenneth Marcus, Gregory C. Eiden and David W. Koppenaal
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 385-389
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10331A

Determination of rare earth elements by spectroscopic techniques: A review
Beata Zawisza, Katarzyna Pytlakowska, Barbara Feist, Marzena Polowniak, Andrzej Kita and Rafal Sitko
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2011, 26, 2373-2390
DOI: 10.1039/C1JA10140D

On-line preconcentration using chelating and ion-exchange minicolumns for the speciation of chromium(III) and chromium(VI) and their quantitative determination in natural waters by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
M. M. López Guerrero, E. Vereda Alonso, J. M. Cano Pavón, M. T. Siles Cordero and A. García de Torres
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 682-688
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10290K

Why not take a look at the articles today and blog your thoughts and comments below.

Fancy submitting an article to JAAS? Then why not submit to us today!

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Beijing Mass Spectrometry Annual Meeting—The Fifth Atomic Spectroscopy Workshop of China Held in Beijing

09 Apr 2012

By Nana.

The Beijing Mass Spectrometry Annual Meeting 2011 was organized by Beijing Physical & Chemistry Testing Technology Society and Beijing Society for Mass Spectrometry on March 30, 2012. During the meeting, the Fifth Atomic Spectroscopy Workshop of China was held. This is the fist professional workshop in China focused on basic research and applications of atomic spectroscopy, which was initiated by Zhi Xing in Tsinghua University Analysis Center. The workshop aims at providing an opportunity for the academic exchange, creating a close cooperation in a relaxing way, in the hope of promoting the development of analytical chemistry. Since 2010, the workshop has been held five times. The conventioneers, including scientists, researchers, and lab technicians of atomic spectrometry, come mainly from Analysis Center of Tsinghua University, Institute of High Energy Physics Chinese Academy of Science, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Science, National Institute of Metrology P.R. China, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, National Research Center for Geoanalysis, CNNC Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology and some instrument manufacturers of China.

The latest research progress, experience on instrument usage, instrumental development, and applications in pharmaceutical, food, environmental and petrochemical analysis, among other fields, have been discussed in the workshop. In addition, relationships have been built on the sharing of standardized samples and special instruments, as well as on interlaboratory comparisons. This workshop is a key contributor for the development of atomic spectrometry analysis in China.

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HOT Article: Characterization of solid biofuels

03 Apr 2012

By Rebecca Brodie, Deputy Editor.

$Automatic dynamic chemical fractionation method with detection by plasma spectrometry for advanced characterization of solid biofuels$
Miro et al., J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article

Manuel Miró from the University of the Balearic Islands, Spain, and colleagues have studied the advanced characterization of woody biofuels in an attempt to determine if firing biomass fuels will lead to potential corrosion risks in combustion devices. To accomplish this they devised a sequential injection (SI) stirred-flow chamber (SFC) extraction process as a front end to inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analysis. Click through here to read more!

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HOT Article: Measuring isotopes in ancient human teeth

03 Apr 2012

By Rebecca Brodie, Deputy Editor.

A summary of strontium and oxygen isotope variation in archaeological human tooth enamel excavated from Britain

Evans et al., J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article

In this HOT paper, Jane Evans from NERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory, Nottingham, UK, and colleagues report strontium and oxygen isotope data from human tooth enamel excavated from Britain. The archaeological remains dated back 6000 years. Isotopic compositions of strontium and oxygen are used by archaeologists to determine the residential origins of our human ancestors, with the old saying ‘you are what you eat and drink’ proving quite accurate! Click through here to read their paper. It will be free to read for 2 weeks.

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The Thermo-Hilger Award is now open for nominations!

30 Mar 2012

By Rebecca Brodie, Deputy Editor.

The Thermo-Hilger Award which is awarded by the RSC Atomic Spectroscopy Group is now open for nominations. Nominations are invited from members who use atomic spectroscopy regularly who are in the early stages of their career (must be under 35 at the end of 2012). The winner will be a scientist with a proven track record whom the committee judge to offer the greatest potential for the future.

Information about the bursary and the application form can be found here.

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2012, so send in your nominations now!

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HOT Article: Characterization of silver nanoparticles

30 Mar 2012

By Rebecca Brodie, Deputy Editor.

Carsten Engelhard and colleagues from the University of Münster, Germany, have been testing the analytical performance of three different sample introduction systems in regards to the characterization of silver nanoparticles. There is a growing amount of environmental concern about the risks of engineered nanomaterials. In order to provide accurate risk assessments and advise on policies, it is important to be able to accurately characterize nanomaterials in a quick and sensitive way. Click through and take a look at their research in this area, now published with JAAS.

Engelhard et al., J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article

Single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry: evaluation of three different pneumatic and piezo-based sample introduction systems for the characterization of silver nanoparticles
Bastian Franze, Ingo Strenge and Carsten Engelhard
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA00003B

This article will be free to read for 2 weeks!

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HOT Articles from JAAS

30 Mar 2012

By Rebecca Brodie, Deputy Editor.

It’s been a busy year already with so many great articles, so here are some HOT articles from JAAS that you might have missed this month!

Why not take a look, they will be free to read for 2 weeks.

Roman glass across the Empire: an elemental and isotopic characterization
Monica Ganio, Sara Boyen, Thomas Fenn, Rebecca Scott, Sofie Vanhoutte, Domingo Gimeno and Patrick Degryse
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10355A

Mapping changes in helium sensitivity and peak shape for varying parameters of a Nier-type noble gas ion source
Jennifer Mabry, Peter Burnard, Pierre-Henri Blard and Laurent Zimmermann
J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2JA10339G

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FACSS presents SCIX 2012 – Call for papers

26 Mar 2012

By Carsten Engelhard.

Abstract submission is open for the SCIX 2012 meeting presented by the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS). SCIX will be held in Kansas City, MO, USA, from September 30 – October 5.

The submission deadline for abstracts that will be considered for oral presentation is April 20, 2012. Abstracts will be accepted until July 31 for poster presentations. Please visit http://scixconference.org for abstract submission and further information.

Steven Ray, SCIX 2012 Program Chair and coauthor of this entry, has identified several focal areas that will be highlighted in the 2012 program:

Current status of the analytical sciences: focus on human health (organized by RSC and ACS)
Atomic spectrometry and the analysis of nanomaterials
Speciation analysis: progress in trace metal speciation
New plasmas, new instrumentation, and new approaches at the frontier of atomic spectrometry
Isoscapes: redefining the landscape in the archaeological and geological sciences with high fidelity isotope ratio analysis
Sampling the world with laser ablation and atomic spectrometry
Chemistry in arts and archaeology
Novel sample introduction techniques and tools for atomic spectroscopy
Fundamental aspects of plasma spectrochemistry: using what we learn to improve analytical atomic spectrometry

Contributed sessions will be added to the program as space allows. If you do not see a program area above that fits your research focus, don’t let it stop you from submitting a paper!

We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City.

Carsten Engelhard
SCIX 2012 Atomic Spectroscopy Program Section Chair

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JAAS News

Dr. Ralph E. Sturgeon receives Lester W. Strock Award

Some speculations on the mechanisms of photochemical vapor generation,

Ralph E. Sturgeon and Patricia Grinberg,

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2012, 27, 222-231

UV photochemical generation of volatile cadmium species,

Joaquim A. Nóbrega, Ralph E. Sturgeon, Patricia Grinberg, Graeme J. Gardner, Christine S. Brophy and Edivaldo E. Garcia,

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2011, 26, 2519-2523

Themed issue on Archaeometry now online

Top Ten most-read JAAS articles in February

Beijing Mass Spectrometry Annual Meeting—The Fifth Atomic Spectroscopy Workshop of China Held in Beijing

HOT Article: Characterization of solid biofuels

HOT Article: Measuring isotopes in ancient human teeth

The Thermo-Hilger Award is now open for nominations!

HOT Article: Characterization of silver nanoparticles

HOT Articles from JAAS

FACSS presents SCIX 2012 – Call for papers

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