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Quantitative Analysis of Trace Metal Ions in Aqueous Solutions Using Electrodeposition-Assisted Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (EA-LIBS)

Department of Nuclear Engineering , Seoul National University 1Device Solutions , Samsung Electronics 2Nuclear Research Institute for Future Technology and Policy , Seoul National University 3Institute of Engineering Research , Seoul National University
choisys7@snu.ac.kr
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, June 2025, 42(6), 1197-1205(9)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-024-00291-2

Abstract

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a powerful elemental analysis technique capable of in-situ and real-time

analysis, depending on its application. Therefore, it has the potential to quantify trace metal ion concentrations for chemical

control in the harsh environments of nuclear power plants. However, to apply this technique, the limitations of conventional

LIBS in liquid analysis must be addressed. In this study, we overcame these limitations using electrodeposition to perform

phase conversion to a solid state and preconcentration. We derived calibration curves and determined the limits of detection

for quantifying nickel (Ni) and iron (Fe) ion concentrations in aqueous solutions. The calibration curves showed high linearity

with R 2 values over 0.9, and the detection limits for both elements were improved to a low ppm range (Ni: 1.273 ppm,

Fe: 1.412 ppm). Furthermore, partial least-squares regression was applied for multi-element analysis to enhance prediction

accuracy, allowing simultaneous detection of Ni and Fe.

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