X-Ray Fluorescence in Biological Sciences: Principles, Instrumentation, and Applications

Discover a comprehensive exploration of X-ray fluorescence in chemical biology and the clinical and plant sciences

In X-Ray Fluorescence in Biological Sciences: Principles, Instrumentation, and Applications, a team of accomplished researchers delivers extensive coverage of the application of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) in the biological sciences, including chemical biology, clinical science, and plant science. The book also explores recent advances in XRF imaging techniques in these fields.

The authors focus on understanding and investigating the intercellular structures and metals in plant cells, with advanced discussions of recently developed micro-analytical methods, like energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF), total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (TXRF), micro-proton induced X-ray emission (micro-PIXE), electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPXMA), synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy (SXRF, SRIXE, or micro-XRF) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS).

With thorough descriptions of protocols and practical approaches, the book also includes:

• A thorough introduction to the historical background and fundamentals of X-ray fluorescence, as well as recent developments in X-ray fluorescence analysis
• Comprehensive explorations of the general properties, production, and detection of X-rays and the preparation of samples for X-ray fluorescence analysis
• Practical discussions of the quantification of prepared samples observed under X-ray fluorescence and the relation between precision and beam size and sample amount
• In-depth examinations of wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence and living materials

Perfect for students and researchers studying the natural and chemical sciences, medical biology, plant physiology, agriculture, and botany, X-Ray Fluorescence in Biological Sciences: Principles, Instrumentation, and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers at biotechnology companies.

Vivek Kumar Singh, D.Phil., is Associate Professor at University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India. He is the recipient of prestigious Raman Fellowship awarded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt. of India for Post-Doctoral Research in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkley, USA.

Jun Kawai, Doctor of Engineering, is Professor at Kyoto University. He is an Associate Editor of X-Ray Spectrometry and was an Associate Editor of Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry. He was also Editor-in-Chief of Advances in X-Ray Chemical Analysis Japan from 2004 to 2018.

Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, D.Phil., is Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has been the recipient of the prestigious UGC-DS-Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, BHU, India, and the Tony B. Academic Award, 2017, Washington DC, USA.