C8566 ICP and LIBS Methods: From Theory to Practice and Analytical Recommendations

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Holá, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Viktor Kanický, DrSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Michaela Kuchynka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Vaculovič, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Vaculovič, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • During the course of the semester, 9 basic topics related to the fundamentals and applications of ICP-MS/OES, LA-ICP-MS and LIBS will be covered. 1. Theoretical aspects of solution analysis by means of ICP-MS/OES 2. Theoretical aspects of laser-based methods - LA-ICP-MS and LIBS 3. Sample preparation and quantification for analysis of solutions 4. Preparation of geological samples and quantification procedures for LA-ICP-MS and LIBS analysis. 5. Preparation of biological samples and quantification procedures for LA-ICP-MS analysis and LIBS analysis. 6. Analysis of geological samples - spot analysis vs. imaging 7. Analysis of biological samples - elemental and molecular information 8. Analysis of microplastics - conventional methods for characterization 9. LA-ICP-MS as a new tool for microplastics - chemical analysis and imaging
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Presentations by professionals
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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