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This review covers recent advancements in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), focusing on calibration-free LIBS (CF-LIBS) and novel applications. It highlights improvements in quantification and the analysis of molecular features and diverse materials.

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Materials Science

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  • Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a powerful analytical technique.
  • Recent reviews have broadly covered LIBS principles and applications.
  • This review focuses on specific recent developments and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe recent and novel laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) applications and developments.
  • To summarize updates in calibration-free LIBS (CF-LIBS) and quantification improvements.
  • To review emerging LIBS applications in various fields.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature and conference proceedings (NASLIBS 2015).
  • Focus on calibration-free LIBS (CF-LIBS) and plasma characteristic utilization.
  • Analysis of molecular features and indirect measurement applications.

Main Results:

  • Updates on CF-LIBS and quantification using plasma characteristics.
  • Exploration of molecular features for organic materials and halogens.
  • LIBS applications for indirect measurements (pH, humification, heating value) and analysis of agricultural materials, coal, minerals, and metals.

Conclusions:

  • LIBS technology continues to advance with improved quantification and broader applications.
  • Novel approaches, including molecular feature analysis and indirect measurements, expand LIBS capabilities.
  • Emerging techniques like spatially heterodyne spectroscopy aim to overcome current limitations.