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High-throughput, Multi-batch System for the Efficient Microwave Digestion of Biological Samples

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In this paper, we proposed a high-throughput microwave digestion system based on multi-batch reactors (three quartz test tubes inside commercial PTFE vessels). This original configuration was validated by ICP-MS analysis of several elements in biological certified reference materials (fish tissues and plankton). The proposed system was proved to be free from contamination showing very low LODs. The improved hardware configuration is therefore highly beneficial for the detection of trace elements in microsamples from the marine food web.

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  1. Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, via Valleggio 11, 22100, Como, Italy

    Davide Spanu, Laura Butti & Damiano Monticelli

  2. Department of Human Sciences and Innovation for the Territory, University of Insubria, Via S. Abbondio 12, 22100, Como (CO), Italy

    Ginevra Boldrocchi & Roberta Bettinetti

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Spanu, D., Butti, L., Boldrocchi, G. et al. High-throughput, Multi-batch System for the Efficient Microwave Digestion of Biological Samples. ANAL. SCI. 36, 889–892 (2020). https://doi.org/10.2116/analsci.19A004

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