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Dr Rob Clough
Technical Specialist
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Biography
Biography
I manage the Analytical Research Facility and also the SoGEES ISO 9001 quality management system.I train users in advanced analytical instrumentation, such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and associated sample preparation techniques.
Qualifications
2000-2003, PhD in Analytical Chemistry with Drs Hywel Evans and Simon Belt, University of Plymouth.
1997-2000, BSc (hons) Environmental Science, University of Plymouth.
1997-2000, BSc (hons) Environmental Science, University of Plymouth.
Professional membership
Member Royal Society Chemistry
Roles on external bodies
Chair, Atomic Spectrometry Updates Editorial Board
Treasurer, Western Region Analytical Division, Royal Society of Chemistry
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
My teaching is mainly practical based and covers several areas including analytical chemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, high accuracy analysis, advanced analytical instrumentation, data quality, chemical metrology and quality management systems at the undergraduate and postgraduate level for B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc.Environmental Science, MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence and MSc Environmental Geochemistry.
Research
Research
Research interests
My main research area is analytical chemistry with a particular focus on three areas:
Chemical metrology, ensuring that analytical results are valid and fit for purpose with a current focus on micronutrients, such as Fe, in the open ocean.
Nanoparticle extraction from various matrices and measurements using single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Elemental Speciation, the coupling of high performance liquid chromatography to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with a focus on arsenic bioaccessibility.
Creative practice & artistic projects
Was once a backing drinker with Lex Wilkinson's Tribal Sex Cult.
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2023) 'Toward Understanding the Environmental Risks of Combined Microplastics/Nanomaterials Exposures: Unveiling ZnO Transformations after Adsorption onto Polystyrene Microplastics in Environmental Solutions' Global Challenges 7, (8) , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 38, (7) 1339-1371 , DOI
(2023) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 38, (11) 2215-2279 , DOI
(2023) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 38, (11) 2215-2279 , DOI
(2022) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 37, (7) 1387-1430 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 37, (11) 2207-2281 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Determination of metallic nanoparticles in biological samples by single particle ICP-MS: a systematic review from sample collection to analysis' Environmental Science: Nano , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 36, (7) 1326-1373 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 36, (11) 2241-2305 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Quantification of particulate Ag in rainbow trout organs following dietary exposure to silver nitrate, or two forms of engineered silver nanoparticles' Environmental Science: Nano , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Trace element deficiency is highly prevalent and associated with infection and mortality in patients with alcoholic hepatitis' Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in elemental speciation' JAAS , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Stability of Arsenic Species During Bioaccessibility Assessment Using the In Vitro UBM and HPLC-ICP-MS Detection' Biological Trace Element Research 198, (1) 332-338 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 35, (7) 1236-1278 , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 35, (11) 2410-2474 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Uncertainty associated with the leaching of aerosol filters for the determination of metals in aerosol particulate matter using collision/reaction cell ICP-MS detection' Talanta 199, 425-430 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Estimating Uncertainties in Oceanographic Trace Element Measurements' Frontiers in Marine Science , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 34, (7) 1306-1350 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 34, (11) 2159-2216 , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Development of a suitable detection method for silver nanoparticles in fish tissue using single particle ICP-MS' Environmental Science: Nano 6, (11) 3388-3400 , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 33, (7) 1103-1149 , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 33, (11) 1802-1848 , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 32, (7) 1239-1282 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Simulating regimes of chemical disturbance and testing impacts in the ecosystem using a novel programmable dosing system' Methods in Ecology and Evolution 7, (5) 609-618 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 31, (7) 1330-1373 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Current trends: a perspective from 30 years of Atomic Spectrometry Updates' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 31, (1) 32-34 , DOI
(2016) 'Measurement uncertainty associated with shipboard sample collection and filtration for the determination of the concentration of iron in seawater' Anal. Methods 8, (37) 6711-6719 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Combined uncertainty estimation for the determination of the dissolved iron amount content in seawater using flow injection with chemiluminescence detection' LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY-METHODS 13, (12) 673-686 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 30, (7) 1427-1468 , DOI
(2014) 'Uncertainty contributions to the measurement of dissolved Co, Fe, Pb and V in seawater using flow injection with solid phase preconcentration and detection by collision/reaction cell-quadrupole ICP-MS' Talanta 133, 162-169 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Bioaccessibility of Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, Se and Zn from nutritional supplements by the unified BARGE method' Food Chem 150, 321-327 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Flow injection analysis as a tool for enhancing oceanographic nutrient measurements--a review' Anal Chim Acta 803, 15-40 , DOI
(2011) 'Alkylnaphthalenes: priority pollutants or minor contributors to the poor health of marine communities?' Environmental Science and Technology 45, (14) 6160-6166 , DOI
(2010) 'Bioavailability of co-supplemented organic and inorganic zinc and selenium sources in a white fishmeal-based rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) diet' J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 94, (1) 99-110 , DOI
(2010) 'Effects of hypercapnia on acid-base balance and osmo-/iono-regulation in prawns (Decapoda: Palaemonidae)' AQUATIC BIOLOGY 11, (1) 27-36 , DOI
(2009) 'The isotopic record of atmospheric lead fall-out on an Icelandic salt marsh since AD 50' Sci Total Environ 407, (8) 2734-2748 , DOI
(2006) 'Delta34S measurements of sulfur by multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry' Anal Chem 78, (17) 6126-6132 , DOI
(2005) 'Uncertainty contributions to single and double isotope dilution mass spectrometry with HPLC-CV-MC-ICP-MS for the determination of methylmercury in fish tissue' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 20, (10) 1072-1075
(2003) 'Isotope dilution ICP-MS for speciation studies' Applied Spectroscopy Reviews 38, (1) 101-132
(2003) 'Uncertainty contributions to species specific isotope dilution analysis. Part 1. Characterisation and stability of Hg-199 and C-13 isotopically enriched methylmercury by H-1 NMR' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 18, (9) 1033-1038
(2003) 'Uncertainty contributions to species specific isotope dilution analysis. Part 2. Determination of methylmercury by HPLC coupled with quadrupole and multicollector ICP-MS' Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry 18, (9) 1039-1046
(2003) 'Investigation of equilibration and uncertainty contributions for the determination of inorganic mercury and methylmercury by isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry' Analytica Chimica Acta 500, (1-2) 155-170
Reviews
(2014) 'Atomic spectrometry updates. Review of advances in elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 29, (7) 1158-1196 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Atomic spectrometry update. Elemental speciation review' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 28, (8) 1153-1195 , DOI
(2012) 'Atomic spectrometry update. Elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 27, (8) 1185-1224 , DOI
(2011) 'Atomic spectrometry update. Elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 26, (8) 1561-1595 , DOI
(2010) 'Atomic spectrometry update. Elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 25, (8) 1185-1216 , DOI
(2009) 'Atomic Spectrometry Update. Elemental speciation' JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 24, (8) 999-1025 , DOI
Letters
(2011) 'Synthesis and mass spectrometry of some tri- and tetracyclic naphthenic acids' Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 25, 2573-2578
Chapters
Other Publications
A Dataset for Three-Dimensional Distribution of 39 Elements Including Plant Nutrients and Other Metals and Metalloids in the Soils of a Forested Headwater Catchment. Open access
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