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Simple in situ preconcentration for electrolyte atmospheric liquid discharge optical emission spectrometric determination of trace cadmium on microplastics
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Researchers developed an in-situ preconcentration method using electrolyte atmospheric liquid discharge spectroscopy to detect trace cadmium on microplastic surfaces, enabling sensitive analysis of how microplastics accumulate heavy metal contaminants.
In situ evaporation preconcentration enhances the sensitivity of liquid discharge optical emission spectrometric determination of cadmium on microplastics.
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