Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of bacterial spores, molds, pollens, and protein: initial studies of discrimination potential.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used to study bacterial spores, molds, pollens, and proteins. Biosamples were prepared and deposited onto porous silver substrates. LIBS data from the individual laser shots were analyzed by principal-components analysis and were found to contain adequate information to afford discrimination among the different biomaterials. Additional discrimination within the three bacilli studied appears feasible.
Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. 21010-5424, USA.
Alan C
AC
Samuels
Frank C
FC
DeLucia
Kevin L
KL
McNesby
Andrzej W
AW
Miziolek
D023482:Bioterrorism; D005658:Fungi / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000032:analysis*; D007834:Lasers; D010047:Ovalbumin / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D011058:Pollen / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D013045:Species Specificity; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D013171:Spores, Bacterial / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification
D015386:Hazardous Substances; D010047:Ovalbumin