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Application stories and technical insights on LIBS, laser ablation, and Tandem LA-LIBS analysis from Applied Spectra and our collaborators.

LA-ICP-MS and LIBS elemental images of a human tumor slice for P, Fe, Cu, Zn, Pt, C, H, and O acquired with the J200 Tandem LA–LIBS

Bio

Elemental Imaging of Biological Samples Using J200 Tandem LA–LIBS

The J200 Tandem LA–LIBS combines LA-ICP-MS and LIBS to map trace and major elements from the same sample — demonstrated on tumor, skin, brain, and leaf tissues.

Dr. Alexander BolshakovRead

Geologic cross-section showing the shale gas production zone within an unconventional reservoir

GeoChemistry

Mapping of Marcellus Shale Core Samples by LIBS

Applied Spectra's J200 LIBS instrument maps Marcellus shale core samples, delivering rapid multi-elemental analysis — including light elements — for unconventional reservoirs.

Jinesh Jain and Dustin McIntyreRead

Cross-section illustrating CO2 injection and shale gas production within an unconventional shale reservoir

GeoChemistry

Determination of Elemental Composition of Marcellus Shale Rocks by LIBS

Drs. Jinesh Jain and Dustin McIntyre of NETL use Applied Spectra's J200 LIBS instrument for rapid elemental analysis of Marcellus shale rocks — resolving Al, Ca, K, Ti, Na, Mg, Si, and total carbon for shale gas and CO2 storage research.

Jinesh Jain and Dustin McIntyreRead

Conceptual illustration of a LIBS laser analyzing a fertilizer sample in a crop field, with a red emission spectrum and element tiles for Pb, Mn, Zn, and Ca

Agriculture

Direct Determination of Contaminants and Major and Minor Nutrients in Solid Fertilizers Using LIBS

Researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos use Applied Spectra's J200 LIBS instrument for rapid quality control of solid fertilizers — determining nutrients and toxic elements including Pb directly from pressed pellets with little sample preparation.

MSc. Daniel F. Andrade and Dr. Edenir Rodrigues Pereira-FilhoRead

A blue electric vehicle plugged into a charging cable, set against a colorful periodic-table background

Energy & Batteries

Are Your Li-ion Batteries Made with the Purest Materials?

Monitoring the elemental composition of raw electrode materials is a vital quality control step for Li-ion batteries. Applied Spectra's J200 LIBS instrument delivers real-time analysis to screen for impurities and contaminants with little to no sample preparation.

Marketing@ASIRead

Illustration of the Mars rover firing its LIBS laser at a sample, surrounded by the elements it detects including F, C, Ca, Li, Hg, Mg, Fe, Si, and Al

Planetary Exploration

LIBS At Work On Mars

LIBS has done something no other technology has before — land on Mars. Aboard Curiosity, the ChemCam instrument uses LIBS for rapid, remote elemental analysis of Martian rocks, minerals, and soil.

Dr. Alex BolshakovRead

Commercially available edible salt products from different geographical origins

Food & Authentication

Classification of Edible Salt Products by Tandem LA-ICP-MS and LIBS Analysis

Combining LA-ICP-MS and LIBS data in a single tandem measurement improves classification of edible salts by geographical origin using chemometric models.

Dr. Yonghoon LeeRead