The extensive application of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in several fields has significantly
impacted our daily lives. Nonetheless, uncertainties persist regarding the toxicity and …

Analytical methods for the identification, characterization, and quantification of metal-
containing nanoparticles (MNPs) are required for quality control and toxicological …

This update covers the literature published between approximately June 2023 and April
2024 and is the latest part of a series of annual reviews. It is designed to provide the reader …

Many applications at the forefront of the study of the chemical composition of marine
carbonates require in-situ micro-scale geochemical imaging. Such analyses are, however …

Cetaceans are known to accumulate very high levels of mercury (Hg) and unlike fish
species, most of the mercury is not present as methylmercury (MeHg) but instead as …

The advent of fast washout and high frequency laser ablation systems has reduced blurring
and greatly improved the throughput of analyses performed using laser ablation-inductively …

Understanding the microscopic variability of impurities in glacier ice on a quantitative level
has importance for assessing the preservation of paleoclimatic signals and enables the …

Environmental context Cobalt is a technologically critical element due to its uses in the
green energy transition, but its cycling is poorly constrained in surface environments. We …

Biomacromolecules including proteins and nucleic acids are widely recognized for their
pivotal and irreplaceable role in maintaining the normal functions of biological systems. By …

Single particle inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (SP ICP-MS) has evolved
into one of the most powerful techniques for the bottom-up characterisation of nanoparticle …