The paper demonstrates that using an empirically measured blank spectrum improves the accuracy of quantitative X-ray fluorescence mapping by reducing dependencies on dwell time and spectral aggregation.

Analytical Chemistry · Sep 16, 2026Peer-reviewedBiophysics

Multifunctional bending magnet beamline with a capillary optic for X-ray fluorescence studies of metals in tissue sections

Benjamin Roter, Andrew M. Crawford, Qiaoling Jin, Arthur Glowacki, Barry Chi Hong Lai, Fabricio Marin, Evan Maxey, Xianbo Shi, Valeria Culotta, Asia S. Wildeman, Naisargi K. Patel, Thomas V. O’Halloran, Chris J. Jacobsen

The paper describes a bending magnet beamline with capillary optics for X-ray fluorescence microscopy, comparing spatial resolution and fluence between two microscopy stations.

Journal of Synchrotron Radiation · Feb 13, 2026Peer-reviewedBiophysics

An All-In-One Software Solution for Automated Processing of LA-ICP-TOF-MS datasets

Andrew M. Crawford, David Z. Zee, Qiaoling Jin, Aaron C. Sue, Niharika Sinha, Soo Hyun Ahn, Thomas V. O’Halloran, Keith W. MacRenaris

AutoSpect automates LA-ICP-TOF-MS data processing, addressing drift correction and peak deconvolution to enable accurate elemental mapping and isotopic analysis.

Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedScientific Communication & Education