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Published on: September 23, 2013
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of bacterial spores, molds, pollens, and protein: initial studies of
Alan C Samuels1, Frank C DeLucia, Kevin L McNesby
1Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. 21010-5424, USA.
Abstract:
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used to study bacterial spores, molds, pollens, and proteins. Biosamples were prepared and deposited onto porous silver substrates. LIBS data from the individual laser shots were analyzed by principal-components analysis and were found to contain adequate information to afford discrimination among the different biomaterials. Additional discrimination within the three bacilli studied appears feasible.
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