EA-IRMS: Using isotope fingerprints to track sources of PM2.5 in air pollution

Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry SmartNotes How can stable isotopes be used to trace pollution sources and environmental change? Protecting our environment from contamination is a global challenge, one that requires international focus and collaboration for our air, water and land…

APPLICATION BRIEF 30587 GC-IRMS: Tracing pollutants in soil and sediment using carbon isotope fingerprint Authors Introduction Mario Tuthorn, Dieter Juchelka, Christopher Brodie Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bremen, Germany Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent pollutants in the air, soils and sediments.…

APPLICATION BRIEF 30550 EA-IRMS: Tracking human and animal dietary habits using isotope fingerprints recorded in bone collagen Authors Introduction Christopher Brodie, Oliver Kracht Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bremen, Germany Measurements of nitrogen and carbon stable isotopes (hereafter δ13C and δ15N) in…

SMART NOTE 30711 Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Smart Notes How do isotope fingerprints support petrochemical investigations? Our modern lifestyle depends on mobility and electricity. Oil and gas derivates are running our cars, planes, and trucks, but also providing important resources…