Prospects in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

Tendencies in five main branches of atomic spectrometry (absorption, emission, mass, fluorescence and ionization spectrometry) are considered. The first three techniques are the most widespread and universal, with the best sensitivity attributed to atomic mass spectrometry. In the direct elemental analysis of solid samples, the leading roles are now conquered by laser-induced breakdown and laser ablation mass spectrometry, and the related techniques with transfer of the laser ablation products into inductively-coupled plasma. Advances in design of diode lasers and optical parametric oscillators promote developments in fluorescence and ionization spectrometry and also in absorption techniques where uses of optical cavities for increased effective absorption pathlength are expected to expand. Prospects for analytical instrumentation are seen in higher productivity, portability, miniaturization, incorporation of advanced software, automated sample preparation and transition to the multifunctional modular architecture. Steady progress and growth in applications of plasma- and laser-based methods are observed. An interest towards the absolute (standardless) analysis has revived, particularly in the emission spectrometry.Comment: Proofread copy with an added full reference list of 279 citations. A pdf version of the final published review may be requested from Alexander Bol'shakov <[email protected]

Total antioxidant capacity of biological fluids for chronic kidney insufficiency using coulometric titration data

Express coulometric method for estimation of blood and plasma antioxidant capacity based on the use of electrogenerated compounds of bromine is proposed. Using this method we found changes in total antioxidant capacity in patient with chronic kidney insufficiency during hemodialysis session and after it

Total antioxidant capacity of biological fluids for chronic kidney insufficiency using coulometric titration data

Express coulometric method for estimation of blood and plasma antioxidant capacity based on the use of electrogenerated compounds of bromine is proposed. Using this method we found changes in total antioxidant capacity in patient with chronic kidney insufficiency during hemodialysis session and after it

Total antioxidant capacity of biological fluids for chronic kidney insufficiency using coulometric titration data

Express coulometric method for estimation of blood and plasma antioxidant capacity based on the use of electrogenerated compounds of bromine is proposed. Using this method we found changes in total antioxidant capacity in patient with chronic kidney insufficiency during hemodialysis session and after it