Allison Grimestad

Ms. Allison Grimestad


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 November 2024 in Molecules
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DBDerek David Bussan
Derek David Bussan
FNForrest H Nielsen
Forrest H Nielsen
Chris DChris D
Chris D
BKBrett Kelzenberg
Brett Kelzenberg
AGAllison Grimestad
Allison Grimestad
JCJay Cao
Jay Cao
An environmentally compatible and less costly (greener) analytical method for the digestion of bone meal samples using microwave-assisted dilute nitric acid (HNO3) was developed and optimized. The method, employing a mixture of 1 mL concentrated HNO3 and 4 mL of deionized water, offered a comparable performance to the conventional method using 5 mL of concentrated HNO3. The accuracy of the method was validated by using certified reference material NIST 1486 (Bone Meal); percentage recoveries were within ±15% for all eight certified elements. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences (p > 0.05) in percentage recoveries between the green and conventional methods for all elements except calcium. The greenness of the developed method was evaluated by using the analytical Eco-Scale, achieving a score of 87, categorizing it as an “excellent green analysis” method. This research highlights the potential for adopting greener practices in trace element analysis that reduce the environmental impact and safety risks associated with concentrated acids.