3rd italo hungarian symposium on spectrochemistry biomedical research and spectrochemistry, Ispra 8-12 June 1987

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Third Italo-Hungarian
Symposium
on Spectrochemistry
Biomedical Research and Spectrochemistry
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PROCEEDINGS
Ispra, 8-12 June 1987
Commission of the European Communities Istituto Superiore
di Sanità, Roma Joint Research Centre, Ispra Site
EUR 11703 EN 1989 Third Italo-Hungarian
Symposium
on Spectrochemistry
Biomedical Research and Spectrochemistry
PROCEEDINGS
Ispra, 8-12 June 1987
Istituto Superiore Commission of the European Communities
di Sanità, Roma Joint Research Centre, Ispra Site
Edited by
S. Caroli1, G. Rossi2, E. Sabbioni2 and K. Zimmer3
1 Istituto Superiore di Sanità
2 CEC, JRC-Ispra
3
ELTE, Budapest
EUR 11703 EN 1989 Published by the
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Printed in Italy FOREWORD
Scientific cooperation between Italy and Hungary has been increasingly fruitful since
its inception. This third Symposium on Spectrochemistry, very much along the same
lines as the previous meetings, aimed at providing a forum of the most recent
advancement of both partners in this field, while discussing and planning further
joint efforts of mutual benefit. As is usual in this series, emphasis has been put on
the role played by spectrochemical techniques in assisting, performing and
expanding a major field of research, i.e. biomedicine in its broadest sense.
Consequently, investigation of the mechanism of fundamental biochemical processes
and of their malfunctions, insurgence of pathological states, epidemiological aspects
of environmental pollution - in other words, all facets of disease prevention and health
maintenance - have been dealt with from the standpoint of the extensive support,
often essential, which is afforded by spectrochemistry.
Current trends in this area have been presented through 34 invited lectures forming
the main body of the event, while a poster session was focused on more specific
topics.
The Symposium offered a useful opportunity for scientists from both countries to
become acquainted with multifaceted research of their colleagues and also led to
further enhancement of collaborative programmes. Finally, the welcome participation
of a few prominent representatives from other countries added international flavour
to the meeting. Organized by
Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), Roma (I)
Commission of the European Communities, JRC-lspra (I)
Ministero per gli Affari Esteri (MAE), Roma (I)
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Roma (I)
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE), Budapest (H)
Nemzetközi Kulturális Intézet (NKI), Budapest (H)
Országos Közegészségügyi Intézet (OKI), Busapest (H)
Római Magyar Akademia (RMA), Roma (I)
Honorary Committee
R. Bettini (MAE)
G. Bishop (CEC, JRC)
I. Dosai (RMA)
G. Mazzei (CNR)
F. Nagy (ELTE)
F. Pocchiari (ISS)
A. Sampaolo (ISS)
Organizing Committee
M. Börzsöyi (OKI)
V. Cantuti (MAE)
S. Caroli (ISS)
S. Facchetti (CEC-JRC)
F. Geiss)
G. Grazioli (CNR)
É. Rázso (NKI)
G. Rossi (CEC-JRC)
E. Sabbioni)
K. Zimmer (ELTE)
Scientific Secretariat
E. Beccaloni, L. Fornarelli INTRODUCTION
The constant progress of the scientific cooperation between Italy and Hungary in
the framework of the existing governmental agreement promoted some years ago
a series of biennial symposia centered on the many facets of spectrochemical
research and applications. The initiative, now in its third edition, has taken root, thus
demonstrating its validity and opportunity. These conferences, in fact, are becoming
more of a permanent forum for discussing results achieved so far by both partners
in fields of common interest, while at the same time enable further possible
developments to be outlined.
The meeting took place in the premises of the Ispra Site of the Joint Research Centre
(JRC), Commission of the European Community, to whom a special word of thanks
should be once again addressed. The outstanding expertise and excellent facilities
available in this institution afforded, in fact, an ideal background for the conference
activities, thus providing all participants with a unique opportunity to come in touch
with specialists in almost every branch of spectroscopy. The presence of two
prominent scientists from other countries, namely Prof. H. Lieth (FRG) and Prof.
A. Sanz-Medel (Spain), gave additional flavour to the meeting.
The theme of this third symposium focused on disease prevention and health
maintenance through a spectrochemical approach, taking also into account
environmental protection as a key parameter, with the purpose of emphasizing the
powerful support lent by spectrochemistry in facing problems of overall sanitary
interest. Current trends in this area were illustrated through 34 invited lectures forming
the backbone of the event, and 16 posters dealing with more specific topics.
The first session was opened by a survey on the ICP-MS activities at the JRC-lspra
(S. Facchetti), while evaluation of spectrochemical information (L. Paksy) and trace
element analysis in biological matrices by ETA-AAS (M.A. Biancifiori) were also
discussed. Volatilization processes in a graphite furnace (T. Kantor), background
correction procedures in atomic spectroscopy (G. Rossi), use of surfactants in atomic
spectroscopy (I. Lakatos), potential of NAA in biomedical research (R. Pietra),
accuracy of MS determinations of oxygen (J. Borossay), and applicability of
MS-based techniques to quantitate contaminants (P. Ciccioli) were considered in
the second session. The third session was devoted to element concentration
cadasters and their role in solving ecological and ecophysiological problems
(H. Lieth), environmental and health impact of trace elements as investigated through
nuclear techniques (E. Sabbioni), X-RFA of environmental samples (T. Träger),
equilibrium models for elements in sea water (R. Boniforti), NAA as applied to
environmental research (M.Gallorini), element preconcentration and separation prior
to ICP-AES analysis (Zs. Horváth), analytical laser fluorescence and ionization
spectroscopy (N. Omenetto), and automatized multielement preconcentration in
atomic spectroscopy (J. Borszéki). Session IV was devoted to the poster exhibition,
whereas Session V hosted lectures on aluminium toxicity and related analytical
problems (two different methodological approaches, as presented respectively by
A. Sanz-Medel and S. Costantini), analysis of trace elements in human hair (G. Bozsai),
quantitation of chromium in biological fluids (A. Cavalieri), quality assurance
programmes in the biological monitoring of aluminium, cadmium, copper, lead and
zinc (M. Patriarca), arc and spark analysis of trace elements in solution (E. Gegus),
analysis of water-borne particulate by Zeeman AAS and direct sample insertion into
the ICP torch. Session VI encompassed spectrochemistry of non-conductive materials
(K. Zimmer), advances in GC/FTIR spectrometry (R. Fuoco), trace elements in
materials of electronic interest (L. Vecsemyes), occupational exposure to trace metals
(E. Sabbioni), development of an improved HCD lamp (L. Papp), and studies of
metal-biocompatibie ceramic materials (S. Fioravanti). Finally, chemotherapy with
Pt-containing drugs, trace element determination by INAA (G. Capannesi) and soil
micronutrient capacity (Gy. Heltai) were treated in the last session. Attendees did not exceed one hundred, this number being considered ideal for this
type of conferences, as it actually allows each participants to fully interact with the
others. The generous social programme culminated in a most welcome boat trip
on the Lake Maggiore with a visit of the Borromeo Islands and other celebrated
resorts.
The success of the symposium was made possible by the extensive support granted,
on the Italian side, by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Natonal Council of
Research, the National Institute of Health and the JRC-lspra, as well as by the
International Institute of Culture, the Eõtvôs Loránd University, the National Institit ute
of Hygiene and the Hungarian Academy in Rome for the Hungarian side. The fourth
symposium of this series is planned to take place in Hungary in 1989. Contents
INIVITED PAPERS
ICP-MS at the JRC-lspra
S. Franzini, P.R. Trincherini, S. Facchetti, J. Gordon 1
Characterization and Estimation of Information Ensured by Various Spectrochemical Methods
L. Paksy 13
Biological Matrices in ETA-AAS
M.A. Biancifiori, G. Zappa9
Volatilization of Hydrated Calcium Chloride in a Graphite Furnace. A Novel Version of
Furnace-Flame Combination