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May 13, 2024
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Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy in Biological Samples: A Review of Experiments with Soft Tissues

Publicated to:Atoms. 12 (4): 21- - 2024-04-01 12(4), DOI: 10.3390/atoms12040021

Authors: Manrique, Javier; Garrido, Pedro; Velasco, Joaquin

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Hosp Univ Puerta Hierro, Radiat Oncol, E-28222 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ CEU San Pablo, Escuela Politecn Super, E-28668 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ CEU San Pablo, Fac Farm, E-28668 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ CEU San Pablo, Fac Med, E-28668 Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

This article reviews the advances made during the past two decades in the application of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to biological samples, specifically soft tissues (both animal and human). The first sections include a historical overview and a summary of the biomedical relevance of analyzing metals in these tissues. Next, statistical methods employed in some works are presented, along with a detailed description of the innovations developed in experimental systems. The remainder of the review reports the approaches used in the experiments, focusing on a description of the advances that have enabled the successful application of LIBS to soft tissues. The results are evaluated, and the major challenges remaining for this type of sample are discussed. The aim of this review is to provide useful information that encourages future research on LIBS for biological samples.

Keywords

Aguix nanoparticlesBiological tissuesCancerCellsCopperDifferentiationIncreaseLaser-induced breakdown spectroscopyLibsMedical diagnosticsRatio

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Atoms due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Condensed Matter Physics. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-09-20:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 11 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (MANRIQUE ROSEL, JAVIER) and Last Author (VELASCO JIMENEZ, JOAQUIN).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been MANRIQUE ROSEL, JAVIER.