ICP-MS – News and Features

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Tampons Found to Contain Toxic Metals in World First Study
A new study has detected toxic metals in tampons from 14 different brands. Published in Environment International, this research is the first to measure metal concentrations in tampons.

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Moving Toward Clean Energy Solutions With Battery Technology
This article will discuss the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead in battery technology, and how working together with other industry experts can carve a path forward in creating sustainable battery solutions.

Industry Insight
Unraveling the Impact of PFAS
At analytica 2024, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Susanne Soelter, field application specialist at Agilent, to learn more about the impact of PFAS and the challenges that come with PFAS testing.

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Beethoven’s Hair Confirms He Had Lead Poisoning – But It Didn’t Kill Him
New analysis of two locks of Beethoven’s hair proves the composer had high levels of lead in his system – but not high enough to be considered the sole cause of his death.

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Beer Byproduct Used in Marmite Can Also Recycle Electronic Waste
Brewer’s yeast – a byproduct of beer making that is also the basis for Marmite – could help recover metals from waste electronics.

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Why Do We Need Effective Testing Methods in the Petrochemical Industry?
Petrochemicals are ubiquitous in modern-day society. In this article, we explore the need for chemical analysis in the petrochemicals sector and the use of techniques such as gas chromatography and trace element analysis to achieve this.

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Popular Herbicide Ingredient Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic in Sri Lanka
The active ingredient in Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, may play a role in the epidemic levels of chronic kidney disease seen in rural Sri Lanka, a new study suggests.

Industry Insight
Fourth Edition of Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners
Rob Thomas shares some insights about what we can expect from the fourth edition of his book, "Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other AS Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners".

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Where Is ICP-MS Making a Difference?
Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is an analytical technique that can be used across a broad range of applications, a few of which we will explore here.

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Applications of Mass Spectrometry in Biopharmaceutical Analysis
This article will review the latest applications of mass spectrometry-based techniques across the stages of biopharmaceutical development and testing.
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