List of Publications of László Bencs

I. Peer-reviewed journal articles

A1. Á. Péter, O. Szakács, I. Földvári, L. Bencs, A. Munoz F., Dopants in photorefractive bismuth tellurite (Bi2TeO5) crystals, Materials Research Bulletin, 1996, 31 (9) 1067-1073.

A2. L. Bencs, O. Szakács, Investigations on the determination of chromium dopant in bismuth tellurite single crystals by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 1997, 52 (9-10) 1483-1496.

A3. L. Bencs, K. Raksányi, O. Szakács, L. Kovács, A. Watterich, Á. Péter, Removal of iron, chromium and sodium impurities from zinc tungstate (ZnWO4), Journal of Crystal Growth, 1997, 181 (4) 455-458.

A4. L. Bencs, O. Szakács, T. Kántor, Determination of erbium and neodymium dopants in bismuth tellurite optical crystals by graphite furnace atomic spectrometry techniques, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 1999, 54 (8) 1193-1206.

A5. L. Bencs, O. Szakács, T. Kántor, I. Varga, G. Bozsai, Determination of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium dopants in bismuth tellurite optical crystals by multi-element graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2000, 55 (7) 883-891.

A6. L. Bencs, O. Szakács, N. Szoboszlai, Zs. Ajtony, G. Bozsai, Characteristics of atomic absorption calibration curves with the transversely heated graphite furnace, Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 2003, 18 (2) 105-110.

A7. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, R. Van Grieken, Methods for the determination of platinum group elements originating from the abrasion of automotive catalytic converters, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2003, 58 (10) 1723-1755.

A8. K. Ravindra, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, Platinum group elements in the environment and their health risk, The Science of the Total Environment, 2004, 318 (1-3) 1-43.

A9. L. Bencs, V. Horváth, I. Varga, E. Beregi, T. Kántor, Analysis of yttrium aluminium borate crystals by solution-based methods: inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry and flame atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2004, 59 (12) 1851-1859.

A10. Z. Spolnik, L. Bencs, A. Worobiec, V. Kontozova, R. Van Grieken, Application of EDXRF and thin window EPMA for the investigation of the influence of hot air heating on the generation and deposition of particulate matter, Microchimica Acta, 2005, 149 (1-2) 79-85.

A11. Zs. Ajtony, N. Szoboszlai, Zs. Bella, Sz. Bolla, P. Szakál, L. Bencs, Determination of total selenium content in cereals and bakery products by flow injection hydride generation graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry applying in-situ trapping on iridium-treated graphite platforms, Microchimica Acta, 2005, 150 (1) 1-8.

A12. K. Ravindra, L. Bencs, E. Wauters, J. de Hoog, F. Deutsch, E. Roekens, N. Bleux, P. Berghmans, R. Van Grieken, Seasonal and site-specific variation in vapour and aerosol phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons over Flanders (Belgium) and their relation with anthropogenic activities, Atmospheric Environment, 2006, 40 (4) 771-785.

A13. K. Ravindra, A.F.L. Godoi, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, Low-pressure gas chromatography - ion trap mass spectrometry for the fast determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air samples, Journal of Chromatography A, 2006, 1114 (2) 278-281.

A14. Zs. Ajtony, L. Bencs, R. Haraszi, J. Szigeti, N. Szoboszlai, Study on the simultaneous determination of some essential and toxic trace elements in honey by multi-element graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Talanta, 2007, 71 (2) 683-690.

A15. Z. Spolnik, A. Worobiec, L. Samek, L. Bencs, K. Belikov, R. Van Grieken, Influence of different types of heating systems on particulate air pollutant deposition: the case of churches situated in a cold climate, Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2007, 8 (1) 7-12.

A16. L. Bencs, Z. Spolnik, D. Limpens-Neilen, H.L. Schellen, B.A.H.G. Jütte, R. Van Grieken, Impact of hot-air blow and low-radiant pew heating systems on the distribution and transport of gaseous air pollutants in the mountain church of Rocca Pietore from artwork conservation points of view, Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2007, 8 (3) 264-271.

A17. L. Samek, A. De Maeyer-Worobiec, Z. Spolnik, L. Bencs, V. Kontozova, Ł. Bratasz, R. Kozłowski, R. Van Grieken, The impact of electric overhead radiant heating on the indoor environment of historic churches, Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2007, 8 (4) 361-369.

A18. L. Bencs, Calculation of the spectral line profile broadening parameter in graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Canadian Journal of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy, 2008, 53 (2) 52-58.

A19. V. Kontozova-Deutsch, A. Krata, F. Deutsch, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, Efficient separation of acetate and formate by ion chromatography: Application to air samples in a Cultural Heritage environment, Talanta, 2008, 75 (2) 418-423.

A20. F. Deutsch, J. Vankerkom, L. Janssen, S. Janssen, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, F. Fierens, G. Dumont, C. Mensink, Modelling concentrations of airborne primary and secondary PM10 and PM2.5 with the BelEUROS-model in Belgium, Ecological Modelling, 2008, 217 (3-4) 230-239.

A21. M. Stranger, A. Krata, V. Kontozova-Deutsch, L. Bencs, F. Deutsch, A. Worobiec, R. Van Grieken, Monitoring of NO2 in the ambient air with passive samplers before and after a road reconstruction event, Microchemical Journal, 2008, 90 (2) 93-98.

A22. Zs. Ajtony, N. Szoboszlai, E.K. Suskó, P. Mezei, K. György, L. Bencs, Direct sample introduction of wines in graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry for the simultaneous determination of arsenic, cadmium, copper and lead content, Talanta, 2008, 76 (3) 627-634.

A23. A. Worobiec, L. Samek, P. Karaszkiewicz, V. Kontozova-Deutsch, E.A. Stefaniak, K. Van Meel, A. Krata, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, A seasonal study of atmospheric conditions influenced by the intensive tourist flow in the Royal Museum of Wavel castle in Cracow, Poland, Microchemical Journal, 2008, 90 (2) 99-106.

A24. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, J. de Hoog, E.O. Rasoazanany, F. Deutsch, N. Bleux, P. Berghmans, E. Roekens, A. Krata, R. Van Grieken, Mass and ionic composition of atmospheric fine particles over Belgium and their relation with gaseous air pollutants, Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 2008, 10 (10) 1148-1157.

A25. A.J. Buczyńska, A. Krata, M. Stranger, A.F.L. Godoi, V. Kontozova-Deutsch, L. Bencs, I. Naveau, E. Roekens, R. Van Grieken, Atmospheric BTEX-concentrations in an area with intensive street traffic, Atmospheric Environment, 2009, 43 (2) 311-318.

A26. B. Horemans, A. Krata, A.J. Buczyńska, A.C. Dirtu, K. Van Meel, R. Van Grieken, L. Bencs, Major ionic species in size-segregated aerosols and associated gaseous pollutants at a coastal site on the Belgian North Sea, Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 2009, 11 (3) 670-677.

A27. A. Krata, V. Kontozova-Deutsch, L. Bencs, F. Deutsch, R. Van Grieken, Single-run ion chromatographic separation of inorganic and low-molecular-mass organic anions under isocratic elution: Application to environmental samples, Talanta, 2009, 79 (1) 16-21.

A28. L. Bencs, A. Krata, B. Horemans, A.J. Buczyńska, A.C. Dirtu, A.F.L. Godoi, R.H.M. Godoi, S. Potgieter-Vermaak, R. Van Grieken, Atmospheric nitrogen fluxes at the Belgian coast: 2004-2006, Atmospheric Environment, 2009, 43 (24) 3786-3798.

A29. K. Van Meel, B. Horemans, A. Krata, L. Bencs, A.J. Buczyńska, A.C. Dirtu, A. Worobiec, R. Van Grieken, Elemental concentrations in aerosols at the Belgian coast versus seasons and air mass trajectories, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2010, 8 (2) 157-163.

A30. P. Mezei, T. Cserfalvi, P. Hartmann, L. Bencs, The effect of OH radicals on Cr-I spectral lines emitted by DC glow discharges, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2010, 65 (3) 218-224.

A31. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, J. de Hoog, Z. Spolnik, N. Bleux, P. Berghmans, F. Deutsch, E. Roekens, R. Van Grieken, Appraisal of measurement methods, chemical composition and sources of fine atmospheric particles over six different areas of Northern Belgium, Environmental Pollution, 2010, 158 (11) 3421-3430.

A32. K. György, Zs. Ajtony, K. Van Meel, R. Van Grieken, A. Czitrovszky, L. Bencs, Fast heating induced impulse halogenation of refractory sample components in electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry by direct injection of a liquid halogenating agent, Talanta, 2011, 85 (3) 1253-1259.

A33. D. Alejo, M.C. Morales, V. Nuñez, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, P. Van Espen, Monitoring of tropospheric ozone in the ambient air with passive samplers, Microchemical Journal, 2011, 99 (2) 383-387.

A34. B. Horemans, C. Cardell, L. Bencs, V. Kontozova-Deutsch, K. De Wael, R. Van Grieken, Evaluation of airborne particles at the Alhambra monument in Granada, Spain, Microchemical Journal, 2011, 99 (2) 429-438.

A35. V. Kontozova-Deutsch, F. Deutsch, L. Bencs, A. Krata, R. Van Grieken, K. De Wael, Optimization of the ion chromatographic quantification of airborne fluoride, acetate and formate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Talanta, 2011, 86 (1) 372-376.

A36. L. Bencs, K. György, M. Kardos, J. Osán, B. Alföldy, I. Varga, N. Szoboszlai, Zs. Ajtony, Zs. Stefánka, É. Széles, L. Kovács, Determination of trace elements in lithium niobate crystals by solid sampling and solution-based spectrometry methods, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2012, 726, 1-8.

A37. K. György, L. Bencs, P. Mezei, T. Cserfalvi, Novel application of the electrolyte cathode atmospheric glow discharge: Atomic absorption spectrometry studies, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2012, 77, 52-57.

A38. D. Alejo, M.C. Morales, J.B. de la Torre, R. Grau, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, P. Van Espen, D. Sosa, V. Nuñez, Seasonal trends of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide over North Santa Clara, Cuba, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2013, 185 (7) 6023-6033.

A39. B. Alföldy, J. Balzani Lööv, F. Lagler, J. Mellqvist, N. Berg, J. Beecken, H. Weststrate, J. Duyzer, L. Bencs, B. Horemans, F. Cavalli, J.-Ph. Putaud, G. Janssens-Maenhout, A. Pintér Csordás, R. Van Grieken, A. Borowiak, J. Hjorth, Measurements of air pollution emission factors for marine transportation in SECA, Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 2013, 6 (7) 1777-1791.

A40. Zs. Ajtony, N. Szoboszlai, L. Bencs, E. Viszket, V.G. Mihucz, Determination of ethyl carbamate in wine by high performance liquid chromatography, Food Chemistry, 2013, 141 (2) 1301-1305.

A41. A.G. Mmari, S.S. Potgieter-Vermaak, L. Bencs, R.I. McCrindle, R. Van Grieken, Elemental and ionic components of atmospheric aerosols and associated gaseous pollutants in and near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Atmospheric Environment, 2013, 77, 51-61.

A42. Zs. Ajtony, N. Laczai, N. Szoboszlai, L. Bencs, Quantitation of toxic elements in a variety of water samples by multi-element graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Atomic Spectroscopy, 2014, 35 (1) 33-42.

A43. A.C. Dirtu, A.J. Buczyńska, R. Favoreto, A.F.L. Godoi, L. Bencs, S.S. Potgieter-Vermaak, R.H.M. Godoi, R. Van Grieken, L. Van Vaeck, Methods, fluxes and sources of gas phase alkyl nitrates in the coastal air, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2014, 186 (10) 6445-6457.

A44. W. Anaf, L. Bencs, R. Van Grieken, K. De Wael, K. Janssens, Indoor particulate matter in four Belgian heritage sites: case studies on the deposition of dark-colored and hygroscopic particles, Science of the Total Environment, 2015, 506-507 (2) 361-368.

A45. L. Bencs, N. Laczai, P. Mezei, T. Cserfalvi, Detection of some industrially relevant elements in water by electrolyte cathode atmospheric glow discharge optical emission spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2015, 107, 139-145.

A46. N. Laczai, Á. Péter, L. Kovács, L. Bencs, E. Lőrincz, Synthesis and characterization of Y2(SiO4)O:Ce with LiF and NaF additives, Solid State Sciences, 2015, 45, 23-29.

A47. L. Bencs, N. Laczai, Zs. Ajtony, Model calculation of the characteristic mass for convective and diffusive vapor transport in graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2015, 109, 52-59.

A48. G. Dravecz, L. Bencs, D. Beke, Á. Gali, Determination of silicon and aluminum in silicon carbide nanocrystals by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Talanta, 2016, 147, 271-275.

A49. N. Laczai, L. Kovács, Á. Péter, L. Bencs, Solid sampling determination of lithium and sodium additives in microsamples of yttrium oxyorthosilicate by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2016, 117, 8-15.

A50. Zs. Ajtony, N. Laczai, G. Dravecz, N. Szoboszlai, Á. Marosi, B. Marlok, C. Streli, L. Bencs, Fast and direct screening of copper in micro-volumes of distilled alcoholic beverages by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Food Chemistry, 2016, 213, 799-805.

A51. R.H.M. Godoi, S.J. Gonçalves Jr., C. Sayama, G. Polezer, J.M. Reis Neto, B. Alföldy, R. Van Grieken, C.A. Riedi, C.I. Yamamoto, A.F.L. Godoi, L. Bencs, Health implications of atmospheric aerosols from asbestos-bearing road pavements traditionally used in Southern Brazil, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2016, 23 (24), 25180-25190.

A52. G. Dravecz, N. Laczai, I. Hajdara, L. Bencs, Solid sampling determination of magnesium in lithium niobate crystals by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2016, 126, 1-5.

A53. V.G. Mihucz, L. Bencs, K. Koncz, E. Tatár, T. Weiszburg, Gy. Záray, Fast arsenic speciation in water by on-site solid phase extraction and high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochimica Acta Part B, 2017, 128, 30-35.

A54. L. Bencs, B. Horemans, A.J. Buczyńska, R. Van Grieken, Uneven distribution of inorganic pollutants in marine air originating from ocean-going ships, Environmental Pollution, 2017, 222, 226-233.

A55. V.G. Mihucz, D. Enesei, Á. Veszely, L. Bencs, T. Pap-Balázs, M. Óvári, C. Streli, Gy. Záray, A simple method for monitoring of removal of arsenic species from drinking water applying on-site separation with solid phase extraction and detection by atomic absorption and X-ray fluorescence based techniques, Microchemical Journal, 2017, 135, 105-113.

A56. L. Bencs, Z. Spolnik, A. Worobiec, L. Samek, B.A.H.G. Jütte, R. Van Grieken, Effects of IR heating on distribution and transport of gaseous air pollutants in urban and mountain churches in Poland, Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2019, 36, 200-209.

A57. Zs. Rakvács, N. Kucsma, M. Gera, B. Igriczi, K. Kiss, J. Barna, D. Kovács, T. Vellai, L. Bencs, J. Reisecker, N. Szoboszlai, G. Szakács, The human ABCB6 protein is the functional homologue of HMT-1 proteins mediating cadmium detoxification, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2019, 76 (20) 4131-4144.

A58. L. Kovács, L. Kocsor, É. Tichy-Rács, K. Lengyel, L. Bencs, G. Corradi, Hydroxyl ions probing transition metal dopants occupying Nb sites in stoichiometric LiNbO3, Optical Materials Express, 2019, 9 (12), 4506-4516.

A59. A.G. Mmari, H.A. Hassan, L. Bencs, Daytime concentrations of minor and trace elements in atmospheric aerosols at four sampling sites of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2020, 13 (6), 739-750.

A60. L. Bencs, B. Horemans, A.J. Buczyńska, F. Deutsch, B. Degraeuwe, M. Van Poppel, R. Van Grieken, Seasonality of ship emission related atmospheric pollution over coastal and open waters of the North Sea, Atmospheric Environment: X, 2020, 7, Art. No. 100077.

A61. N. Laczai, L. Kovács, L. Kocsor, L. Bencs, Influence of LiF additive and cerium doping on photoluminescence properties of polycrystalline YSO and LYSO, Materials Research Bulletin, 2021, 133, Art. No. 111018.

A62. D. Beke, M.V. Nardi, G. Bortel, M. Timpel, Zs. Czigány, L. Pasquali, A. Chiappini, G. Bais, M.M. Rudolf, D. Zalka, F. Bigi, F. Rossi, L. Bencs, Á. Pekker, B.G. Márkus, G. Salviati, S.E. Saddow, K. Kamarás, Á. Gali, Enhancement of red X-ray excited luminescence of chromium doped zinc gallate with ultrasmall silicon carbide nanocrystals, Chemistry of Materials, 2021, 33 (7) 2457-2465.

A63. L. Kocsor, L. Kovács, L. Bencs, T. Kolonits, K. Lengyel, G. Bazsó, Zs. Kis, L. Péter, Lithium oxide loss of lithium niobate nanocrystals during high-energy ball-milling, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022, 909, Art. No. 164713.

A64. L. Bencs, B. Plósz, A.G. Mmari, N. Szoboszlai, Comparative study on the use of some low-cost optical particulate sensors for rapid assessment of local air quality changes, Atmosphere, 2022, 13 (8) Art. No. 1218.

A65. K. Kutasi, L. Bencs, Zs. Tóth, S. Milošević, The role of metals in the deposition of long-lived reactive oxygen and nitrogen species into the plasma-activated liquids, Plasma Processes and Polymers, 2023, 20 (3), e2200143.

A66. L. Bencs, A. Nagy A Smoke-chamber Study on the Calibration of Some Low-cost Air Quality Sensors for Size-segregated Aerosol and Ambient Microclimatic Parameters , Atmosphere, 2023, to be submitted.

A67. L. Bencs, B. Horemans, B. Alföldy, R. Van Grieken, A look into the chemical composition of ship exhaust related aerosols sampled at the channel to a busy ship port, Marine Research Bulletin, 2023, under preparation.


II. Books

B1. D. Camuffo, E. Pagan, H. Schellen, D. Limpens-Neilen, R. Kozlowski, L. Bratasz, S. Rissanen, R. Van Grieken, Z. Spolnik, L. Bencs, J. Zajaczkowska-Kloda, P. Kloda, M. Kozarzewski, G. Santi, K. Chmielewski, T. Jütte, A. Haugen, T. Olstad, D. Mohanu, B. Skingley, C. Sáíz-Jiménez, C.J. Bergsten, A. della Valle, Don S. Russo, C. Bon Valsassina, G. Accardo, C. Cacace, E. Giani, A. Giovagnoli, M.P. Nugari, A.M. Pandolci, R. Rinaldi, C. Acidini, C. Danti, A. Aldrovandi, R. Boddi, V. Fassina, L. Dal Pra, F. Raffaelli, R. Bertoncello, P. Romagnoni, M. Camuffo, A. Troi, Church Heating and the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage – Guide to the Analysis of the Pros and Cons of Various Heating Systems. (In English and Italian, Editor: D. Camuffo) Mondadori Electa S.p.A., Milano, Italy, 2006.


III. Book-chapters

C1. V. Kontozova, Z. Spolnik, A. Worobiec, R. Godoi, R. Van Grieken, F. Deutsch, L. Bencs, Assessment of air pollutant levels in some European museums and churches, In: Cultural Heritage Conservation and Environmental Impact Assessment by Non-Destructive Testing and Micro-Analysis. (Editors: R. Van Grieken and K. Janssens) Taylor and Francis Group, London, 2005. pp. 245-263.

C2. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, R. Van Grieken, Spatial and temporal variation of anthropogenic palladium in the environment, In: Palladium Emissions in the Environment: Analytical Methods, Environmental Assessment and Health Effects (Editors: F. Zereini and F. Alt) Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2006, Ch. 3.11, pp. 433-454.

C3. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, R. Van Grieken, Determination of ultra-trace levels of palladium in environmental samples by graphite furnace atomic spectrometry techniques, In: Palladium Emissions in the Environment: Analytical Methods, Environmental Assessment and Health Effects (Editors: F. Zereini and F. Alt) Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2006, Ch. 2.9, pp. 173-189.

C4. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, R. Van Grieken, Platinum: Environmental Pollution and Health Effects, In: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, (Editor: J.O. Nriagu), Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, 2011, Volume 4, pp. 580-595.

C5. L. Bencs, K. Ravindra, R. Van Grieken, Platinum: Environmental Pollution and Health Effects, In: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, (Second Edition, Editor: J.O. Nriagu), Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, 2019, Volume 5, pp. 249-263.

C6. Bencs L., Korszerű atomabszorpciós spektrometriás analitikai módszerek néhány hazai fejlesztése és alkalmazása. Magyar Spektroszkópiai Kompendium, (Szerkesztők: Galbács G., Kristóf J., Szántay Cs., Veres M.), Kiadó: Richter Nyrt., Budapest, 2020, Vol. 1, Ch. 3., pp. 73-94.

C7. Bencs L., Elektrolitkatódos atmoszférikus ködfénykisülés (ELCAD) – egy hazai fejlesztésű plazma spektroszkópiai kutatása. Magyar Spektroszkópiai Kompendium, (Szerkesztők: Galbács G., Kristóf J., Szántay Cs., Veres M.), Kiadó: Richter Nyrt., Budapest, 2022, Vol. 2, Ch. ?., pp. ???.