ICP-OES

This peer-reviewed proof-of-concept study demonstrates that electrothermal vaporization inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry combined with multivariate analysis can accurately classify the sex of individuals from both dyed and undyed hair samples, highlighting its potential as a green, forensic tool for human sex determination.

Spectroscopy is playing a key role in analyzing materials in lithium-ion batteries.

This article presents a strategic six-stage product development roadmap for atomic spectroscopy instruments, integrating Strategic Goal Setting with RISE prioritization, Kano analysis, and Three Horizons innovation. Emphasis is placed on beta validation to ensure inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry( ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) systems achieve technical excellence, regulatory compliance, market success, and long-term leadership in trace elemental analysis.

This overview article discusses how spectroscopic techniques are being used to improve cannabis analysis.

The 2024-2026 period has been marked by rapid methodological innovation and critical reassessment of established atomic spectrometric techniques in environmental analysis. Advances in inductively coupled plasma–tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) reaction-cell chemistry, matrix-effect correction in X-ray fluorescence (XRF), microwave-sustained plasma sources, and green preconcentration strategies have expanded analytical capabilities for soils, waters, sediments, plants, and atmospheric particulates. Simultaneously, comparative evaluations of inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and XRF have sharpened our understanding of detection limits, bias, and field applicability. This brief review highlights 10 of the most influential publications shaping environmental applications of XRF, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES during 2024–2026. Each paper is discussed with emphasis on its technical contributions and broader impact on environmental monitoring, regulatory science, and instrumental development.

How are ICP-MS and ICP-OES revealing heavy-metal trends in pet food? In this short tutorial, we explain how these techniques have been tracking pet food trends, and what owners can do in response to these trends.

Discover a cost-effective method for analyzing electrolyte elements in sports drinks using microwave plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, enhancing quality control and accuracy.

James Dudley Winefordner was a preeminent figure in analytical chemistry whose contributions to spectrochemical method development, instrumentation, and mentoring shaped generations of scientists.

Elemental analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS is essential across the lithium-ion battery lifecycle—ensuring safety, performance, traceability, and sustainable recycling from mining to manufacturing and end-of-life recovery.

This study used three distinct sample preparation techniques to examine the metal content of geological rocks.

Because the United Arab Emirates is seeing an increase in pet ownership, the quality of both dry and wet pet food is undergoing greater scrutiny to ensure its safety and efficacy. Lucy Semerjian, who works as a Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Science at the University of Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, recently explored this topic in a recent paper.

A recent study conducted in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis examined the concentrations of ten metals in 52 commercially available wet and dry cat food samples, assessing their compliance with U.S. and European pet food safety standards. The lead author of this study, Lucy Semerjian, recently sat down with Spectroscopy to discuss the findings of her study.

A new study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis by researchers at the University of Sharjah reveals that while most cat foods sold in Sharjah meet international safety standards, some contain elevated metal levels, prompting calls for stricter regulation and quality control to protect pet health.

Click here to download the issue PDF for the Spectroscopy digital supplement "Advances in ICP-OES and ICP-MS for Today's Spectroscopists."

Click here to download the issue PDF for the Spectroscopy digital supplement "Advances in ICP-OES and ICP-MS for Today's Spectroscopists."

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has propelled spectroscopic instrumentation to new heights.

Top articles published on Spectroscopy involving inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), according to our readers.

This article explores the current landscape of global critical raw materials (CRM) trends in research and the applications of atomic spectroscopy (AS), including inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and X-ray analytical techniques in their identification of diverse industrial and environmental media.

A recent study from Korea examined how inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and mass spectrometry (MS) to determine the geographical origin of red pepper paste.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of Spectroscopy published this week.

A recent study published in Analytical Chemistry developed a new optical emission spectroscopy (OES) method to analyze food for aromatic molecules.

A R&D chemist at Inorganic Ventures held a presentation at Pittcon about detecting toxic metals in hemp samples using inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP–OES).

Using visible and near-infrared (Vis/NIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI), scientists were able to determine macro- and micronutrient contents rapidly and non-destructively in persimmon leaves.

Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) reveals cathode sheath parameters using Stark polarization spectroscopy of neon lines in Grimm-type glow discharge sources (GDSs).

At SciX, Johannes Pedarnig of Johannes Kepler University will be recognized as the 2023 SAS and Applied Spectroscopy William F. Meggers Award recipient. Here's a summary of the award session.