Determination of the geographical origin of food and beverages has been a growing issue
over the past decade for all countries around the world, mostly because of the concern of …

Intellectual property is currently understood as a strategic asset of the countries, but not
every modality or subcategory it features is well known. The present work addresses the …

Soybean cultivation is widespread in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS, Brazil), especially
in the city of Espumoso. Soybean workers in this region are increasingly exposed to a wide …

Exposure to pesticides can trigger genotoxic and mutagenic processes through different
pathways. However, epidemiological studies are scarce, and further work is needed to find …

Abstract Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were dehydrated under controlled
conditions (7° C and 35% relative humidity) and the effect of this process on the mineral …

Brazilian coffee is well known worldwide due to its quality and richness in taste. The aim of
the present study is to provide the elemental characterization of Brazilian coffee along …

Coal is the largest fossil fuel source used for the generation of energy. However, coal
extraction and its use constitute important pollution factors; thus, risk characterization and …

In this Review, we focus on the most significant and essential progress in X-ray spectrometry
(XRS) published during the period from January 2010 to August 2011 covering …

Grape-based brandies are one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. The
most popular one, Cognac, comes from the Charentes region of Southwest France, and it is …

The elemental composition of Brazilian canned tuna fish packed in oil and brine was
determined using the particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) technique. Three different …