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Volume 34, Number 2 (2018)

Cover illustration of this month"Application of a Lithium-ion Selective Metallacrown to Extraction–Spectrophotometric Determination of Lithium in Saline Water" by Shoichi KATSUTA, Yuki SAITO, and Suguru TAKAHASHI (p.189). See larger image


Highlights − Volume 34, Number 2 (2018)

Nano-Materials for Bioimaging
Takeaki OZAWA
Keywords: Quantum dot, carbon dot, nanodiamond, metal nanoparticle
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 125.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.125
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Hot Articles − Volume 34, Number 2 (2018)

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Simple Formation of Cell Arrays Embedded in Hydrogel Sheets and Cubes
Takatomo SUGANO, Yui SASAKI, Fumio MIZUTANI, and Tomoyuki YASUKAWA
Keywords: Dielectrophoresis, cell manipulation, cell pattern, hydrogel sheet, hydrogel cube
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 127.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.127

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Application of a Lithium-ion Selective Metallacrown to Extraction–Spectrophotometric Determination of Lithium in Saline Water
Shoichi KATSUTA, Yuki SAITO, and Suguru TAKAHASHI
Keywords: Lithium, seawater, extraction–spectrophotometric determination, metallacrown
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 189.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.189

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A Simple and Robust Method for Determination of Alkylmercury in Seawater and Industrial Wastewater by Phenylation Pretreatment Combined with GC-MS
Kaori SHIGETA, Hiroaki TAO, Katsuhiro NAKAGAWA, Tomoaki KONDO, and Tetsuya NAKAZATO
Keywords: Alkylmercury, methylmercury, ethylmercury, phenylation, gas chromatography mass spectrometry, seawater, industrial wastewater
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 227.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.227


Table of Contents − Volume 34, Number 2 (2018)

Highlights

Nano-Materials for Bioimaging
Takeaki OZAWA
Keywords: Quantum dot, carbon dot, nanodiamond, metal nanoparticle
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 125.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.125
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Rapid Communications

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Simple Formation of Cell Arrays Embedded in Hydrogel Sheets and Cubes
Takatomo SUGANO, Yui SASAKI, Fumio MIZUTANI, and Tomoyuki YASUKAWA
Keywords: Dielectrophoresis, cell manipulation, cell pattern, hydrogel sheet, hydrogel cube
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 127.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.127
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Original Papers

A Graphene Quantum Dots-Enzyme Hybrid System for the Fluorescence Assay of Alkaline Phosphatase Activity and Inhibitor Screening
Hui HUANG, Bingdi WANG, Meng CHEN, Wenjing ZHANG, Yongxin Li, and Zhenning LIU
Keywords: Graphene quantum dots, fluorescent probe, alkaline phosphatase, enzyme hybrid biosensors
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 131.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.131
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Three-dimensional Representation Method Using Pressure, Time, and Number of Theoretical Plates to Analyze Separation Conditions in HPLC Columns
Masahito ITO, Katsutoshi SHIMIZU, and Kiyoharu NAKATANI
Keywords: Kinetic performance limit, pressure drop, number of theoretical plates, hold-up time, optimal velocity, column length, pressure-driven strength, velocity-length product, separation impedance, impedance time
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 137.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.137
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Promotion Effect of Streptothricin on a Glucose Oxidase Enzymatic Reaction and Its Application to a Colorimetric Assay
Kohei UEMATSU, Takaaki UENO, Haruka KAWASAKI, Chitose MARUYAMA, Yoshimitsu HAMANO, and Hajime KATANO
Keywords: Multivalent cation, streptothricin, promotion effect, glucose oxidase, colorimetry
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 143.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.143
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A Thioflavin T-induced G-Quadruplex Fluorescent Biosensor for Target DNA Detection
Xiao Fang ZHANG, Hong Mei XU, Lei HAN, Nian Bing LI, and Hong Qun LUO
Keywords: Fluorescence, G-quadruplex, thioflavin T, human immunodeficiency virus
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 149.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.149
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Electrochemical Determination of Chromium(VI) in River Water with Gold Nanoparticles–Graphene Nanocomposites Modified Electrodes
Trisna K. SARI, Fumiki TAKAHASHI, Jiye JIN, Rahmiana ZEIN, and Edison MUNAF
Keywords: Gold nanoparticles–graphene nanocomposites, sonochemical synthesis, hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) determination, amperometric sensor
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 155.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.155
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Microfluidic Analysis with Front-Face Fluorometric Detection for the Determination of Total Inorganic Iodine in Drinking Water
Prawpan INPOTA, Kamil STRZELAK, Robert KONCKI, Wisaroot SRIPUMKHAI, Wutthinan JEAMSAKSIRI, Nuanlaor RATANAWIMARNWONG, Prapin WILAIRAT, Nathawut CHOENGCHAN, Rattikan CHANTIWAS, and Duangjai NACAPRICHA
Keywords: Microfluidic analysis, front-face fluorescence detection, total inorganic iodine, drinking water
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 161.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.161
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A “Dual-acceptor Channel” Membraneless Gas-diffusion Unit for Simultaneous Determination of Ethanol and Acetaldehyde in Liquors Using Reverse Flow Injection
Nathawut CHOENGCHAN, Bangerdsuk POONTONG, Arjnarong MATHAWEESANSURN, Noppadol MANEERAT, Shoji MOTOMIZU, Nuanlaor RATANAWIMARNWONG, and Duangjai NACAPRICHA
Keywords: Membraneless gas-diffusion unit, dual-acceptor channel, reverse flow injection, simultaneous determination, ethanol, acetaldehyde, liquor
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 169.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.169
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A Simple and Highly Sensitive Quantitation of Eicosanoids in Biological Samples Using Nano-flow Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Ayumi ANDO and Yoshinori SATOMI
Keywords: Sample preparation, eicosanoids, nanoLC-ESI-MS/MS
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 177.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.177
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Detection of Paracetamol in Water and Urea in Artificial Urine with Gold Nanoparticle@Al Foil Cost-efficient SERS Substrate
Zhansaya MUKANOVA, Kristina GUDUN, Zarina ELEMESSOVA, Laura KHAMKHASH, Ekaterina RALCHENKO, and Rostislav BUKASOV
Keywords: Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), Al foil, cost effective, paracetamol, urea, biomarker, urine, LOD, LOQ
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 183.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.183
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Application of a Lithium-ion Selective Metallacrown to Extraction–Spectrophotometric Determination of Lithium in Saline Water
Shoichi KATSUTA, Yuki SAITO, and Suguru TAKAHASHI
Keywords: Lithium, seawater, extraction–spectrophotometric determination, metallacrown
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 189.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.189
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A New Microfluidic Polymer Chip with an Embedded Cationic Surfactant Ion-selective Optode as a Detector for the Determination of Cationic Surfactants
Mekonnen Abiyot ASHAGRE and Takashi MASADOME
Keywords: Optode, flow injection analysis, microfludic polymer chip, cationic surfactants, tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 195.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.195
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Determination of Aqueous Formic and Acetic Acids by Purge-and-Trap Analysis with a Needle-Type Extraction Device and Gas Chromatography Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector
Ikuo UETA, Yohei NAKAMURA, Susumu KAWAKUBO, and Yoshihiro SAITO
Keywords: Needle extraction, purge-and-trap, formic acid, acetic acid
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 201.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.201
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Rapid HPLC Analytical Method Development for Herbal Medicine Formulae Based on Retention Rules Acquired from the Constituting Herbs
Hua YIN, Li ZOU, Yunjie SHENG, Xue BAI, Qiang LIU, and Binjun YAN
Keywords: HPLC method development, multivariate statistical modeling, quality by design, feedforward control, herbal medicine formula
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 207.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.207
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Moment Analysis of Mass Transfer Kinetics in Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography Systems
Kanji MIYABE and Nozomu SUZUKI
Keywords: Moment analysis theory, mass transfer kinetics, capillary electrophoresis, micellar electrokinetic chromatography, surfactant micelle
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 215.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.215
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Detection and Quantification of 4-Methylimidazole in Cola by Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry with Fe2O3 Nanoparticles on Zeolite
Yosuke FUJII, Yuqi DING, Taichi UMEZAWA, Takafumi AKIMOTO, Jiawei XU, Takashi UCHIDA, and Tatsuya FUJINO
Keywords: MALDI, iron oxide, food additives, 4-methylimidazole, cola
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 221.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.221
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A Simple and Robust Method for Determination of Alkylmercury in Seawater and Industrial Wastewater by Phenylation Pretreatment Combined with GC-MS
Kaori SHIGETA, Hiroaki TAO, Katsuhiro NAKAGAWA, Tomoaki KONDO, and Tetsuya NAKAZATO
Keywords: Alkylmercury, methylmercury, ethylmercury, phenylation, gas chromatography mass spectrometry, seawater, industrial wastewater
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 227.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.227
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Notes

Temperature-variable NMR Study of the keto-enol Tautomerism of Phenylpyruvic Acid
Toshiki YAMAJI and Takeshi SAITO
Keywords: Phenylpyruvic acid (PPA), keto-enol tautomerism, NMR, equilibrium constant, thermodynamic parameter
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 235.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.235
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Implementation of Tube Radial Distribution Chromatography by Using a Commercially Available HPLC System
Hyo KAN, Kento YAMADA, Nobuyuki SANADA, Koyo NAKATA, and Kazuhiko TSUKAGOSHI
Keywords: Phase-separation multiphase flow, tube radial distribution chromatography, open-tubular pipe, fused-silica, stainless
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 239.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.239
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Advancements in Instrumentation

Droplet-counting Microtitration System for Precise On-site Analysis
Susumu KAWAKUBO, Taichi OMORI, Yasutada SUZUKI, and Ikuo UETA
Keywords: On-site analysis, titration, calcium, copper, acid consumption, river, tap water
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 243.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.243
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Announcements

Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(2), 249.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.249