Isotope Applications Exploration and Research Progress

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202302408

Author(s)

Mingyu Ji1,2, Debin Jia,2,*, Zhang Hao1,2, Jinyan Guo1,2, Xiaoyan Li1,4, Xiujuan Li1,3, Wenqiang Liu5

Affiliation(s)

1 School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China 2 Key Laboratory of Water Resources Protection and Utilization of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, China 3 Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China 4 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Chilechuan Street Hohhot Hydrology and Water Resources Sub-Center, China 5 Inner Mongolia Bayannaoer Linhe District Xinhua West Street Forestry and Grassland Bureau, Bayannaoer, China

Abstract

Isotopes, as key concepts in chemistry and physics, are extremely important for understanding elemental properties and behavior. This review aims to provide a comprehensive view of the basic theory of isotopes, including their definition and classification: stable isotopes versus radioactive isotopes. Isotopes not only have a place in theoretical studies, but also play a key role in several practical applications, such as radioisotopes for diagnosis and treatment in medicine, isotopes for determining the age of rocks and fossils in geology, tracking sources of pollution and ecosystem changes in environmental sciences. In addition, this paper will explore recent advances in isotope research, including the discovery of new isotopes, the enhancement of isotope analysis techniques, and new applications of isotopes at the intersection of several disciplines, including biology, environmental science, and forensic science. Through these comprehensive discussions, this review aims to provide researchers and students in related fields with an updated and comprehensive research perspective and reference.

Keywords

Isotope; Spatial Distribution Characteristics; Recharge Characteristics

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