Substrate and standard evaluation for correlative elemental mapping of biological samples by X-ray fluorescence microscopy and laser ablation ICP-MS

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate techniques for elemental mapping in biological samples using high-resolution methods.
• Utilized x-ray fluorescence microscopy for detailed elemental mapping of samples.
• Employed laser ablation ICP-MS for precise elemental analysis.
• Conducted comparative analysis of the two techniques.
• Assessed the effectiveness of substrate materials for both methods.
• Demonstrated superior sensitivity and resolution in elemental mapping with x-ray fluorescence microscopy.
• Laser ablation ICP-MS provided complementary data, enhancing the overall understanding of sample composition.

Abstract