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  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 29
    Citation - Scopus: 29
    Investigating Silicon Wafer Based Substrates for Dried-Droplet Analysis by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2019) Aras, Nadir; Yalçın, Şerife; Yalçın, Şerife; Aras, Nadir; 03.07. Department of Environmental Engineering; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    This work communicates a critical assessment on the analytical capability of the three silicon wafer-based substrates; crystalline silicon (c-Si), oxide-coated silicon (SiO2-Si), and nitride-coated silicon (Si3N4-Si), for dried-droplet analysis by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. The methodology consists of loading, drying and analyzing steps. First, nanoliter volume of droplets are manually loaded onto the substrate and dried at room temperature. Then, the dry residue is subjected to high peak power (1.15 GW/cm(2)) laser pulses focused outside the minimum focal point condition and luminescent plasma is spectroscopically analyzed. Results revealed that nitride-coated substrate exhibits strong enhancements in signal intensity for most emission lines of the analyte species investigated: Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, and Pb. Surface reflectivity and surface morphology were comparatively investigated to explore enhanced analytical performance of nitride-coated substrates. Experimental conditions were optimized and growth curves for all the elements are found linear with minimum regression constant of 0.96. LOD's of 62 pg Cd, 1.5 pg Cr, 0.5 pg Cu, 2 pg Mn and 11 pg Pb, in absolute amounts, were obtained. The accuracy and precision of the methodology were tested on certified reference water sample (CRM-TMDW), and ICP-multi-element standard sample (ICP-MES). The surface enhancement effect observed on Si3N4 coated substrates has improved the analytical capability of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for liquid analysis.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 42
    Citation - Scopus: 44
    Development and Validation of a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopic Method for Ultra-Trace Determination of Cu, Mn, Cd and Pb Metals in Aqueous Droplets After Drying
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2016) Aras, Nadir; Yalçın, Şerife; Aras, Nadir; Yalçın, Şerife; 03.07. Department of Environmental Engineering; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    The present study reports a fast and accurate methodology for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopic, LIBS, analysis of aqueous samples for environmental monitoring purposes. This methodology has two important attributes: one is the use of a 300 nm oxide coated silicon wafer substrate (Si+SiO2) for the first time for manual injection of 0.5 microliter aqueous metal solutions, and two is the use of high energy laser pulses focused outside the minimum focus position of a plano convex lens at which relatively large laser beam spot covers the entire droplet area for plasma formation. Optimization of instrumental LIBS parameters like detector delay time, gate width and laser energy has been performed to maximize atomic emission signal of target analytes; Cu, Mn, Cd and Pb. Under the optimal conditions, calibration curves were constructed and enhancements in the LIBS emission signal were obtained compared to the results of similar studies given in the literature. The analytical capability of the LIBS technique in liquid analysis has been improved. Absolute detection limits of 1.3 pg Cu, 3.3 pg Mn, 79 pg Cd and 48 pg Pb in 0.5 microliter volume of droplets were obtained from single shot analysis of five sequential droplets. The applicability of the proposed methodology to real water samples was tested on the Certified Reference Material, Trace Metals in Drinking Water, CRM-TMDW and on ICP multi-element standard samples. The accuracy of the method was found at a level of minimum 92% with relative standard deviations of at most 20%. Results suggest that 300 nm oxide coated silicon wafer has an excellent potential to be used as a substrate for direct analysis of contaminants in water supplies by LIBS and further research, development and engineering will increase the performance and applicability of the methodology.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 62
    Citation - Scopus: 64
    Ultrasonic Nebulization-Sample Introduction System for Quantitative Analysis of Liquid Samples by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2012) Aras, Nadir; Ünal Yeşiller, Semira; Yalçın, Şerife; Yalçın, Şerife; Aras, Nadir; 03.07. Department of Environmental Engineering; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    In this study, design and optimization studies of a sample introduction system based on ultrasonic nebulization of metal salts in aqueous environment for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopic detection were presented. The system consisted of an ultrasonic nebulizer connected to a tandem heater-condenser- membrane dryer unit that produces sub-micron size aerosols. Results indicate improvements in detection limits for some elements with the use of membrane dryer. Optimization studies were performed by systematical investigation of LIBS emission signal with respect to laser energy, carrier gas flow rate and detector timing parameters. Under optimized conditions, calibration graphs for Na, K, Mg, Ca, Cu, Al, Cr, Cd, Pb and Zn were constructed and detection limits were calculated. The applicability of the ultrasonic nebulization-LIBS system was tested on real water samples. This system establishes LIBS as an effective analytical tool for both qualitative and quantitative determination of metal aerosols in aqueous environments. This technique is sufficiently rapid to provide real-time monitoring of toxic metals.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 23
    Citation - Scopus: 22
    Optimization of Chemical and Instrumental Parameters in Hydride Generation Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectrometry for the Determination of Arsenic, Antimony, Lead and Germanium in Aqueous Samples
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2013) Ünal Yeşiller, Semira; Yalçın, Şerife; Yalçın, Şerife; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    A laser induced breakdown spectrometry hyphenated with on-line continuous flow hydride generation sample introduction system, HG-LIBS, has been used for the determination of arsenic, antimony, lead and germanium in aqueous environments. Optimum chemical and instrumental parameters governing chemical hydride generation, laser plasma formation and detection were investigated for each element under argon and nitrogen atmosphere. Arsenic, antimony and germanium have presented strong enhancement in signal strength under argon atmosphere while lead has shown no sensitivity to ambient gas type. Detection limits of 1.1mgL-1, 1.0mgL-1, 1.3mgL-1 and 0.2mgL-1 were obtained for As, Sb, Pb and Ge, respectively. Up to 77 times enhancement in detection limit of Pb were obtained, compared to the result obtained from the direct analysis of liquids by LIBS. Applicability of the technique to real water samples was tested through spiking experiments and recoveries higher than 80% were obtained. Results demonstrate that, HG-LIBS approach is suitable for quantitative analysis of toxic elements and sufficiently fast for real time continuous monitoring in aqueous environments.
  • Editorial
    Citation - WoS: 2
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    Preface
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2012) Yalçın, Şerife; Yalçın, Şerife; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    The sixth in traditional series of biennial Euro-Mediterranean Symposium on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, EMSLIBS' 2011, was held in a beautiful destination for holiday renowned for its gorgeous beaches, Çeşme‐Izmir, Turkey, between 11 and 15th of September 2011. EMSLIBS' 2011 was organized by the Chemistry Department of Izmir Institute of Technology, IZTECH, and supported by three industrial companies of Turkey: Tüpraş, Elginkan Foundation and Zentiva.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 41
    Citation - Scopus: 42
    Characterization of Materials Used in the Execution of Historic Oil Paintings by Xrd, Sem-Eds, Tga and Libs Analysis
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2009) Şerifaki, Kerem; Böke, Hasan; Yalçın, Şerife; İpekoğlu, Başak; Şerifaki, Kerem; Böke, Hasan; İpekoğlu, Başak; 02.01. Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 02. Faculty of Architecture
    In this study, material characteristics of historic oil paintings in a 19th century church in Ayvali{dotless}k/Turkey were investigated to propose the treatments to be used in their conservation and protection. For this purpose, physical, chemical and mineralogical compositions and the microstructure of the paintings were determined by X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscope, Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Infrared Spectroscopy and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy. Analysis results showed that the paintings were composed of very thin binding and white priming layers on which the pigments were applied. Binding layers were composed of polymerized vegetable oil with Zinc Oxide. Priming layers were composed of anglesite mineral in polymerized vegetable oil. Pigments used in paintings were mainly green earth, red chrome and iron oxide.
  • Conference Object
    Citation - WoS: 21
    Citation - Scopus: 21
    Development of a Continuous Flow Hydride Generation Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopic System: Determination of Tin in Aqueous Environments
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2010) Ünal, Semira; Yalçın, Şerife; Yalçın, Şerife; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    The design, construction and optimization studies of a continuous flow hydride generation laser-induced breakdown spectroscopic system, HG-LIBS, for the determination of tin in aqueous environments is presented. Optimization of the Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) signal with respect to carrier gas flow rate, analyte, acid (HCl) and reductant (NaBH4) concentrations and flow rates was performed by using spectral emission intensity from the neutral Sn(I) line at 284.0 nm under atmospheric pressures. With flow rates of 5.0 mL/min for NaBH4 and 2.5 mL/min for HCl, optimum NaBH4 and HCl concentrations were determined as 2.0% (w/v) and 1.0% (v/v), respectively. The hydride generation efficiency of the system was tested for tin hydride, stannane (SnH4), by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). It was found that higher than 99% of the analyte was released into the gaseous phase. Upon optimization, the minimum detectable Sn concentration was found as 0.3 mg/L in water samples. That corresponds to more than two orders of increase in sensitivity compared to methods that employ common sample introduction techniques in liquids analysis by LIBS. Over 90% recoveries were obtained from spiking experiments with river, tap and drinking water samples. Results illustrate potential use of the continuous flow HG-LIBS system for monitoring of Sn concentrations in aqueous environments. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 17
    Citation - Scopus: 16
    2-D Analysis of Ge Implanted Sio2 Surfaces by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2008) Yalçın, Şerife; Örer, Sabiha; Yalçın, Şerife; 04.01. Department of Chemistry; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    2-D elemental distribution of Ge in silicon oxide substrates with differing implantation doses of between 3 × 1016 cm- 2 and 1.5 × 1017 cm- 2 has been investigated by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Spectral emission intensity has been optimized with respect to time, crater size, ablation depth and laser energy. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX) have been utilized to obtain crater depth, morphology and elemental composition of the sample material, respectively. LIBS spectral data revealed the possibility of performing 2-D distribution analysis of Ge atoms in silicon oxide substrate. EDX analysis results confirmed that LIBS is capable to detect Ge atoms at concentrations lower than 0.2% (atomic). LIBS as a fast semi-quantitative analysis method with 50 μm lateral and 800 nm depth resolution has been evaluated. Results illustrate the potential use of LIBS for rapid, on-line assessment of the quality of advanced technology materials during the manufacturing process. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.