Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in the analysis of clinical and biological materials, foods and beverages

摘要: This review includes publications from November 2012 to September 2013. Microfluidic devices are starting appear in reports relevant this ASU. Chip-based technologies were described, performing preparation steps, as also liquid–liquid microextractions, which mentioned last year. Another innovation involved an atomically imprinted polymer, used for pre-concentration of Se foods, by impressive factor 232. Continuum source AAS is being more and with several applications reported single element measurements but usually multi-element determinations. Associated increasing concern at the number failures metal implants, such hips, have been methods measuring ions clinical samples their concentrations healthy affected patients. Events draw attention importance well-defined reference ranges groups Belgium UK measured a range elements urine specimens large numbers adults. Concentrations undetectable so it useful see some workers addressing challenge reducing detection limits. New approaches diagnosing Wilson's disease suggested. It was proposed measure 65Cu:63Cu ratios serum urine, only feasible access MC-ICP-MS. Cystic fibrosis diagnosed determining Cl− concentration sweat has shown first time that may be carried out using ICP-MS. Al Br conventional tissue stains might guide distribution other cell structures, when determined LA-ICP-MS. A popular investigation moment appears silver. Partly follows increased use silver nanoparticles whether there any toxicity where employed its antibacterial properties, dressings applied exposed wounds jug filters drinking water purification.