BOOK OF ABSTRACTS ESAS-CSSC 2022 (European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry Czech-Slovak Spectroscopic Conference 2022)

Importance of the Topic

Modern analytical spectrometry integrates multiple techniques to address complex problems in environmental science, biomedical research, industrial process control and materials science. Multispectral approaches and novel detection strategies enhance sensitivity, selectivity and throughput in trace analysis, molecular speciation and nanoscale characterization.

Objectives and Overview

The Book of Abstracts documents the joint 2022 European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry (ESAS) and Czech-Slovak Spectroscopic Conference (CSSC) held in Brno. It aimed to bring together international experts in atomic, molecular and nanoscale spectrometry, showcase cutting-edge research, promote cross-disciplinary exchange and honor outstanding contributions with awards.

Methodology and Instrumentation

Contributions spanned:

• Advanced SERS and TERS strategies for chiral discrimination and plasmon-catalyzed reactions
• IR-based methods including DCDR, FT-IR nano-imaging, nano-FTIR and quantum-cascade laser microscopy
• High-resolution molecular absorption spectrometry for non-metals, hydride atomization mechanistic studies, and speciation via HG-CT-ICP-MS/MS
• Laser-induced breakdown and ablation approaches for materials and microplastics analysis
• ICP-MS/MS, ICP-OES, TXRF, LIBS and XRF in metallomics, environmental tracing and radiocarbon-AMS coupling
• In situ EPR at terahertz frequencies, Mössbauer studies, DNP, and ultrafast PECD for chiral dynamics

Main Results and Discussion

Key advances included label-free enantioselective SERS, nanostructured SERS substrates, DCDR detection of bio-molecules, IR nanospectroscopy of proteins and cellulosic materials, species-specific quantification of trace elements in complex matrices, and real-time laser-based monitoring of dynamic processes at nano- to picosecond scales.

Benefits and Practical Applications

Developed methods enable rapid point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring of pollutants (e.g. PFAS, microplastics, heavy metals), materials characterization for quality control, and in vivo/in vitro speciation studies of metallodrugs.

Future Trends and Opportunities

Emerging directions include portable, fluorescence-free Raman devices, triple-quad ICP-MS for robust isotope analysis, quantum cascade laser imaging for live chemical mapping, integration of AI-based data analysis, and expansion of in situ/operando spectroscopy to monitor catalytic and biological systems.

Conclusion

ESAS-CSSC Brno 2022 demonstrated the vitality of analytical spectrometry and spectroscopy across scales and disciplines. Continued innovation in instrumentation, sample-introduction techniques and data analytics promises to address current and future challenges in science and technology.

References

European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry & Czech-Slovak Spectroscopic Conference “Book of Abstracts”, ISBN 978-80-88195-41-2 (2022)