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Volume 36, Number 4 (2020)

Cover illustration of this month"Synergistic Ion-pair Extraction and Separation of Trivalent Lanthanoid Ions with 4-Isopropyltropolone and 1,10-Phenanthroline into o-Dichlorobenzene" by Takuya YAMASHITA, Yoshio NISHIYAMA, Kotaro MORITA, Hirohisa NAGATANI, and Hisanori IMURA (p.479). See larger image


Highlights − Volume 36, Number 4 (2020)

Analytical Chemistry by Electrophoresis
Yukihiro OKAMOTO
Keywords: Slab gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, microchip electrophoresis
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 395.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.highlights2004
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Hot Articles − Volume 36, Number 4 (2020)

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A RuO2 Nanosheet as a Novel Quencher-free Platform for the Detection of Nucleic Acids in a Homogeneous Solution
Yusuke KITAMURA, Takaaki TANIGUCHI, Miwako TSUTSUMI, Leanddas NURDIWIJAYANTO, Tomoya MATSUO, Yousuke KATSUDA, and Toshihiro IHARA
Keywords: Nucleic acids sensor, RuO2 nanosheet, quencher-free analytical platform, homogeneous assay
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 397.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.20C004

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Simplified Mercury Extraction from Coal Fly Ash for Quantification of Total Mercury by ELISA-based Immunoassay
Yasumoto DATE, Hiroyuki MASAKI, Arata AOTA, Kazuhiro SASAKI, Yukie NAMIKI, Thomas R. GLASS, and Naoya OHMURA
Keywords: Mercury, coal fly ash, immunoassay, simplified analysis, waste management
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 453.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P334

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A Novel Metal Adsorbent Composed of a Hexa-histidine Tag and a Carbohydrate-binding Module on Cellulose
Yuki TOGO, Kazunori NAKASHIMA, Wilson MWANDIRA, and Satoru KAWASAKI
Keywords: Carbohydrate-binding module, immobilization, metal affinity tag, transition metals
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 459.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P356


Table of Contents − Volume 36, Number 4 (2020)

Highlights

Analytical Chemistry by Electrophoresis
Yukihiro OKAMOTO
Keywords: Slab gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, microchip electrophoresis
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 395.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.highlights2004
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Rapid Communications

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A RuO2 Nanosheet as a Novel Quencher-free Platform for the Detection of Nucleic Acids in a Homogeneous Solution
Yusuke KITAMURA, Takaaki TANIGUCHI, Miwako TSUTSUMI, Leanddas NURDIWIJAYANTO, Tomoya MATSUO, Yousuke KATSUDA, and Toshihiro IHARA
Keywords: Nucleic acids sensor, RuO2 nanosheet, quencher-free analytical platform, homogeneous assay
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 397.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.20C004
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Reviews

Adsorption/Combustion-type Micro Gas Sensors: Typical VOC-sensing Properties and Material-design Approach for Highly Sensitive and Selective VOC Detection
Takeo HYODO and Yasuhiro SHIMIZU
Keywords: Adsorption/combustion-type gas sensors, temperature modulation, VOC, MEMS
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 401.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19R011
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Original Papers

Open-tubular Capillary Electrochromatography with Janus Structured Au-Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Coating as Stationary Phase
Yuanyuan LIU, Jing LI, Yan WANG, and Chao YAN
Keywords: Au-Fe3O4 NPs, stationary phase, OT-CEC
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 413.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P315
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Determination of Cadmium in Water Samples by Electrochemical Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry Using Series Graphite Tubes as Electrolytic Cells under Constant Voltage
Shuai LIU, Xuchuan DUAN, and Jinsheng SUN
Keywords: Cadmium, graphite tube, electrochemical vapor generation, atomic fluorescence spectrometry
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 419.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P223
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Characterization of Four Alkyl-branched Fatty Acids as Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Esters Using Gas Chromatography–Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry
Peter J. WATKINS
Keywords: GC-QTOF-MS, fragmentation mechanism, mutton flavor, alkyl esters
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 425.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P349
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Assessment for Less than 20-ppm Oil Leakage in Soil Using Terahertz Wave
Ru CHEN, Yan ZHANG, Zhaohui MENG, Honglei ZHAN, Kun ZHAO, Xiaodong WU, Wenzheng YUE, and Encheng SUN
Keywords: Terahertz spectroscopy, oil leakage, soil, effective-medium theory
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 431.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P337
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A Novel Ratiometric Cationic Iridium(III) Complex Phosphorescent Probe for Hydrogen Peroxide
Xuanxian WU and Qi LIN
Keywords: Iridium complex, hydrogen peroxide, ratiometric probe, Stokes shift
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 435.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P383
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Controlling Surface Oxygen Concentration of a Nanocarbon Film Electrode for Improvement of Target Analytes
Mitsunobu TAKEMOTO, Tomoyuki KAMATA, Dai KATO, and Masahiko HARA
Keywords: Nanocarbon, nanocrystallites, ECP, XPS, AFM, potential window, UMP, ITP
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 441.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P375
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Analysis of Oxadiazon Herbicide in Natural Water Samples by a Micellar-enhanced Photo-induced Fluorescence
Jean Pierre BAKHOUM, Olivier M. A. MBAYE, Pape A. DIAW, Lamine CISSE, Moussa MBAYE, Mame D. GAYE-SEYE, Atanasse COLY, Bernard LE JEUNE, and Philippe GIAMARCHI
Keywords: Environnent, pesticides, photo-induced fluoresce, micellar-enhanced
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 447.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P390
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Simplified Mercury Extraction from Coal Fly Ash for Quantification of Total Mercury by ELISA-based Immunoassay
Yasumoto DATE, Hiroyuki MASAKI, Arata AOTA, Kazuhiro SASAKI, Yukie NAMIKI, Thomas R. GLASS, and Naoya OHMURA
Keywords: Mercury, coal fly ash, immunoassay, simplified analysis, waste management
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 453.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P334
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A Novel Metal Adsorbent Composed of a Hexa-histidine Tag and a Carbohydrate-binding Module on Cellulose
Yuki TOGO, Kazunori NAKASHIMA, Wilson MWANDIRA, and Satoru KAWASAKI
Keywords: Carbohydrate-binding module, immobilization, metal affinity tag, transition metals
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 459.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P356
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Effects of Mechanical Vibration during Drying of Solution Sample in Enhancing the Sensitivity of Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Analysis
Taishiro SUGIOKA, Hiroki UMEDA, and Shinsuke KUNIMURA
Keywords: Coffee ring, dry residue, total reflection X-ray fluorescence, vanadium, vibration
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 465.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P372
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Crystal Morphology Analysis for Heavy Elements in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly and Bottom Ash by X-ray Characterization Techniques
Atsushi OHBUCHI, Yuya KOIKE, and Toshihiro NAKAMURA
Keywords: Municipal solid waste ashes, elemental composition, crystal composition, crystal morphology of heavy elements
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 471.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P374
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Synergistic Ion-pair Extraction and Separation of Trivalent Lanthanoid Ions with 4-Isopropyltropolone and 1,10-Phenanthroline into o-Dichlorobenzene
Takuya YAMASHITA, Yoshio NISHIYAMA, Kotaro MORITA, Hirohisa NAGATANI, and Hisanori IMURA
Keywords: Lanthanoid, 4-isopropyltropolone, 1,10-phenanthroline, synergistic extraction
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 479.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P394
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Rapid Determination of 17 Phthalate Esters in Capsanthin by QuEChERS Coupled with Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Yuqi NIU, Wenhui GAO, Hui LI, Jingxuan ZHANG, and Yunhe LIAN
Keywords: Capsanthin, QuEChERS, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, phthalate esters, rapid detection
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 485.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19P421
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Notes

Development of a Sample Treatment Method for a Flow Injection Determination of Iodine in Eggs: A Comparison Study
Todsaporn SRIVORAKUL, Pakorn VARANUSUPAKUL, Waleed ALAHMAD
Keywords: Iodine, egg, protein precipitation, trichloroacetic acid, flow injection analysis, Sandell–Kolthoff
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 491.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19N028
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Quantitative Analysis of Red Phosphorus in Polypropylene by Evolved Gas Analysis Mass Spectrometry
Takahisa ISHIMURA, Atsushi WATANABE, Chuichi WATANABE, and Norio TERAMAE
Keywords: Red phosphorus, flame retardants, polypropylene, evolved gas analysis–mass spectrometry, pyrolysis
Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 497.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.19N029
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Announcements

Analytical Sciences, 2020, 36(4), 501.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.announce2004