Translating Analytical Techniques in Geochemistry to Environmental Health
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Applications
2.1. Sample Preparation
2.2. Biomonitoring Using Laser Ablation ICP-MS
2.3. Source Apportionment
3. Future Directions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Doherty, C.L.; Buckley, B.T. Translating Analytical Techniques in Geochemistry to Environmental Health. Molecules 2021, 26, 2821. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules26092821
Doherty CL, Buckley BT. Translating Analytical Techniques in Geochemistry to Environmental Health. Molecules. 2021; 26(9):2821. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules26092821
Chicago/Turabian StyleDoherty, Cathleen L., and Brian T. Buckley. 2021. "Translating Analytical Techniques in Geochemistry to Environmental Health" Molecules 26, no. 9: 2821. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/molecules26092821