Analysis of Tendu (Diospyros Melanoxylon) Leaf Using Spectroscopic Techniques

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a virtually non-destructive technique, which is being used to identify all elements of the periodic table simultaneously. Our aim in the present work is to find out the elemental constituents, including toxic elements present in the tendu leaf. Spectral...

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Published in:National Academy science letters 2022-02, Vol.45 (1), p.91-94
Main Authors: Mishra, Pratima, Kumar, Rohit, Rai, Awadhesh Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Antimony
Barium
Chromium
History of Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
Iron
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
Leaves
Line spectra
Magnesium
Manganese
multidisciplinary
Nicotine
Nondestructive testing
Organic compounds
Periodic table
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Silicon
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
Strontium
Ultraviolet spectra
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Summary:Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a virtually non-destructive technique, which is being used to identify all elements of the periodic table simultaneously. Our aim in the present work is to find out the elemental constituents, including toxic elements present in the tendu leaf. Spectral lines of organic elements H, C, N, O and inorganic elements Na, Mg, Al, Ca, K, Si, Fe, Mn, Cr, Ba, Sb and Sr have been detected in the LIBS spectra of the leaf sample. Among these elements, Al, Ba, Sb and Sr are toxic elements. In addition to the appearance of atomic lines of the elements, electronic bands of molecules CN and C 2 are also observed in the LIBS spectra of tendu leaf. Ultraviolet–visible spectra (UV–spectra) have been recorded to identify the organic compounds in the sample, and the presence of nicotine with other organic compounds present in tendu leaf has been observed.
ISSN:0250-541X
2250-1754
DOI:10.1007/s40009-021-01075-6