In the last few years, LIBS has become an established technique for the assessment of
elemental concentrations in various sample types. However, for many applications …

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile analytical tool for studying the
elemental composition of any kind of sample, such as solids, liquids, or gases. One of the …

A review is provided on the last decade (2010–2019) applications of Laser-Induced
Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technique to agricultural materials, including soils and …

In‐field soil health assessments, including plant nutrients and toxic elements, are needed
and could improve the sustainability of agriculture production. Among the available …

Highlights in the field of air analysis included: a new focus on measuring tyre-wear particle
emissions; an interest in using unmanned aerial vehicles for sampling purposes and an …

Soil microorganisms play a key role in driving major biogeochemical cycles and in global
responses to climate change. However, understanding and predicting the behavior and …

For soils and sediments, which are complex and heterogeneous, root-triggered processes,
bioturbation of benthic communities, and local decomposition of reactive organic materials …

Lasers that exhibit monochromaticity, directionality, coherence, and focusability have been
used in health care and defense industries for over five decades. Recently, the application of …

Optical emission spectroscopy of laser-produced plasmas, commonly known as laser-
induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), is an emerging analytical tool for rapid soil …

The direct identification of mineral species in raw rocks was performed using laser induced
breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). A total of 162 sulfide rocks with mineralogical relevance in …