X-rays have been used for non-invasive high-resolution imaging of thick biological
specimens since their discovery in 1895. They are widely used for structural imaging of …

In the last years, there has been a revival of total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
(TXRF), which was firstly applied for analytical purposes in the late 80s. The aim of this work …

Total X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (TXRF) determines concentrations of major and trace
elements in multiple media. We developed and tested a method for the use of TXRF for …

For the next century to come, one of the biggest challenges is to provide the mankind with
relevant and sufficient resources. Recovery of secondary resources plays a significant role …

Atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), as one of the common atomic spectrometric
techniques with high sensitivity, simple instrumentation, and low acquisition and running …

Environmental matrices including soils, sediments, and living organisms are reservoirs of
several essential as well as non-essential elements. Accurate qualitative and quantitative …

Single cell analysis is an emerging field requiring a high level interdisciplinary collaboration
to provide detailed insights into the complex organisation, function and heterogeneity of life …

Metals and metalloids play fundamental roles in many physiological processes in biological
systems, but imbalance of these elements in the body may cause many diseases, such as …

3D and 2D-cross-sectional X-ray fluorescence analysis of biological material is a powerful
tool to image the distribution of elements and to understand and quantify metal homeostasis …

As a result of the greater consciousness within the analytical community on the impact of
chemicals on human health and environment, green issues are increasingly taken into …