Geographic and breed-specific traceability of cashmere via mineral element profiling in Inner Mongolia (Ordos, Chifeng, and Alxa League)

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Authors: Chunhua Zhang, Li Shengli, BAO Hua, Chen Panliang, Li Wenting, Fu Le, Han Aricha, Wu Yahan, Wang Longwei, Wang Li, Haizhou Sun
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08122j
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Abstract

= 0.787). This novel study presents an integrated ICP-MS and OPLS-DA approach for authenticating geographical origins and breeds, providing a robust analytical basis for preventing fraud, certifying products and ensuring supply chain transparency in the luxury textile sector.

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Identification and Quantification in Food Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis

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Journal / source
RSC Advances
Volume
16
Issue
9
Pages
7707–7716
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN