Direct quantification of total organic carbon in soils using native CN and C 2 molecular emissions by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rafael Rodrigues Balbino, Yusef Sadik Gavrilov, N. Senesi, José Anchieta Gomes Neto, Edilene Cristina Ferreira
DOI: 10.1039/d5ja00411j
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

Quantifying TOC in soils through the emission of native CN and C 2 molecular bands using a laboratory-based Spark Discharge-LIBS setup and a handheld LIBS device.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma Soil Geostatistics and Mapping Plasma Applications and Diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
763–771
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN