Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

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Definition of “Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)” :

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a rapid chemical analysis tool that uses a focused laser beam to remove a small amount of material from a sample. The removed material forms a plasma, and the light emitted from this plasma is analysed to determine the chemical composition of the sample. In waste management, LIBS is used for sorting different types of materials for recycling, such as plastics and metals.

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Marc Ferguson

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Marc Ferguson

Marc is our in-house writer with a strong focus on demystifying the waste industry with his helpful guides, making it easy for people to make the right decision on what to do with their business and home waste. Marc has been co-founder numerous start-ups in Finance, Broadband and the Waste Industry. He has been working in the waste industry for the last 6 years and co-founded Skip Hire Comparison, the first and largest comparison site in the UK You can also find his other waste content pieces on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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