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Quantitative Analysis of Nutrient Elements in Soil Using Single and Double-Pulse Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Yong He1,2, Xiaodan Liu3,4, Yangyang Lv5
1College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China. yhe@zju.edu.cn.
Double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (DP-LIBS) offers a more accurate and reliable method for rapid soil nutrient detection compared to single-pulse (SP) LIBS. This technique enhances spectral intensity, signal stability, and detection sensitivity for key soil elements.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Rapid soil nutrient analysis is crucial for optimizing crop yield and agricultural productivity.
- Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a promising technique for elemental analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of single-pulse (SP) and collinear double-pulse (DP) LIBS for detecting soil nutrient elements.
- To establish an accurate and reliable method for rapid soil nutrient determination.
Main Methods:
- Collected 63 soil samples for signal acquisition using both SP-LIBS and collinear DP-LIBS.
- Analyzed macro-nutrients (K, Ca, Mg) and micro-nutrients (Fe, Mn, Na).
- Evaluated spectral intensity, signal stability (using SNR and RSD), and detection sensitivity (using chemometrics and LOD).
Main Results:
- DP-LIBS demonstrated superior spectral intensity and signal stability over SP-LIBS.
- Chemometric models, particularly Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR), combined with DP-LIBS, showed improved detection sensitivity.
- DP-LIBS achieved lower limits of detection for several soil nutrient elements.
Conclusions:
- Collinear DP-LIBS, especially when coupled with PLSR, provides a more accurate and reliable method for quantitative determination of soil nutrient elements.
- DP-LIBS offers significant advantages over SP-LIBS for rapid soil analysis in agricultural settings.
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