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Advances in Spectroscopy for Materials: Bridging Science and Engineering

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 1311

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Suresh Kumar Jakka

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I3N & Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: photoluminescence; glasses; rare earths
Dr. Pavani Krishnapuram

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I3N & Department of Physics, University of Aviero, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: luminescent devices; sensors; active ions
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is in cooperation with the ICOSIMS-2023 conference (https://icosims.web.ua.pt/) and welcomes submissions from participants of the conference.

The Journal of Applied Sciences invites researchers and experts in the field of spectroscopy in materials science to contribute to a Special Issue entitled "Advances in Spectroscopy for Materials: Bridging Science and Engineering." This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, novel techniques, and innovative applications that utilize spectroscopic analysis to deepen our understanding of materials across various scientific disciplines and facilitate their practical utilization.

Spectroscopy plays a vital role in elucidating the properties, interactions, and behavior of materials at the molecular and atomic levels. It offers valuable insights into the structure, composition, dynamics, and functionality of a wide range of materials, including those found in biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, materials science, physics, and space science. This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to share their recent advancements, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of spectroscopic analysis.

Contributions to this Special Issue may encompass a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Development of new spectroscopic techniques and methodologies.
  • Applications of spectroscopy in materials characterization, including surfaces, interfaces, thin films, nanomaterials, and biomaterials.
  • Spectroscopic studies of energy materials, catalysts, polymers, semiconductors, and composite materials.
  • Spectroscopy for the investigation of structural dynamics, molecular vibrations, electronic properties, and magnetic behavior.
  • Spectroscopic analysis of biological systems, including proteins, DNA, cells, and tissues.
  • Spectroscopy-based sensing and imaging techniques for material diagnostics and monitoring.
  • Spectroscopic studies in environmental science, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.

We encourage researchers and practitioners to contribute their high-quality research to this Special Issue, with the aim of advancing the field of spectroscopic analysis and driving innovations in various applications. Join us in shaping the future of spectroscopy and its impact on materials science.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Jakka
Dr. Pavani Krishnapuram
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • spectroscopy
  • optical characterisation
  • nanomaterials
  • energy
  • imaging
  • sensors
  • rare earths
  • transition elements
  • defects

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Investigation of Element Migration from Aluminum Cooking Pots Using ICP-MS
by Hany R. Ammar, Sayed M. Saleh, Subbarayan Sivasankaran, Abuzar E. A. E. Albadri and Fahad A. Al-Mufadi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(24), 13119; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app132413119 - 09 Dec 2023
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The present study examined the migration of elements from aluminum cooking pots to foods after the cooking process. This study investigated the impact of pot quality (manufacturer), pot type (traditional or pressure cooker), water supply (tap water/mineral water), food acidity, salt, spices, temperature, [...] Read more.
The present study examined the migration of elements from aluminum cooking pots to foods after the cooking process. This study investigated the impact of pot quality (manufacturer), pot type (traditional or pressure cooker), water supply (tap water/mineral water), food acidity, salt, spices, temperature, and cooking time on the migration of elements into cooked food. The cooking experiments were conducted to simulate the actual cooking conditions. Standard food simulant B, with 3% (w/v) acetic acid, was used in subsequent cooking trials to confirm the results. Three methods were employed to analyze the elements in the food: ICP-MS, EDS-SEM, and XPS. The cooking pots used in this investigation were examined using a Spectromaxx metal analyzer to characterize their chemical composition. The concentration of aluminum in cooked food samples increased significantly when using an aluminum pressure cooker. Food acidity, cooking duration, and the type of aluminum pot (traditional/pressure cookers) all affected the concentration of elements that migrated into the food. The aluminum level increased from 80.17 to 133.7 µg/g when tomato sauce was added to the food. Increasing the heating time resulted in an increased aluminum content (157.9 µg/g) in the cooked food. Aluminum pressure cookers exhibited the highest amount of aluminum migration into the food. Foods cooked in a pressure cooker made by manufacturer (3) contained the highest aluminum content (252.7 µg/g), which increased the risk of exceeding the daily intake limit of aluminum. The prepared food samples under all conditions showed a safe health profile for daily intake of all elements (Fe, As, Cd, and Pb), except for Al, which exceeded the daily intake limit when using pressure cookers for extended cooking times. The results of element migration into food simulants were consistent with those of food samples. The results confirmed that SEM-EDS and XPS techniques are not suitable for quantifying the elements that migrated into food samples due to their detection limits. Full article
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