Analysis of electron spin resonance spectra for the identification of complex ESR signals using irradiated standard marker materials

Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz, Hyun Kyu Kyung, Hyo Young Kim, Joong Ho Kwon

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Abstract

European standards EN1787 and EN13708 specify spectroscopic methods for the detection of irradiated food. Electron spin resonance (ESR) spectral characteristics of radiation-induced radicals in standard marker materials (cellulose, glucose, fructose, and saccharose) were compared. Standard marker materials were gamma-irradiated (0 and 10 kGy) and mixed at different blending ratios (0–100 %) to evaluate their sensitivity upon ESR detection. Blended samples produced specific ESR signals which showed increased intensities by an increasing percentage of the irradiated component. However, detection was possible with 30 % irradiated component. The results could be helpful in interpreting complex ESR signals in plant materials containing cellulose and sugar materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-97
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume306
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 10 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cellulose radical
  • Crystalline sugar radical
  • Detection limit
  • ESR spectroscopy
  • Irradiated standard marker

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Pollution
  • Spectroscopy
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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