Abstract: The green analytical procedure index (GAPI) has been widely used to assess the greenness of different steps in analytical methodology. In the GAPI index, the different stages of the chemical analysis process are depicted using five pentagra...
In this study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized using the Turkevich method. This article explains the didactic step-by-step synthesis, showing pictures of the entire process, including a well-explained mechanism and characterization study....
This review provides insights into the current research on pyrolytic bio-oil obtained from different feedstock regarding upgrading techniques and applications such as energy, fuels, chemicals, and carbon materials. Raw bio-oil is not appropriate for...
Green analytical chemistry represents a transformative approach to analytical science, emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship while maintaining high standards of accuracy and precision. This review highlights recent innovations in g...
Achieving quantification of biomarkers in body fluids is crucial to the indication of the state of a person’s body and health. Wearable sensors could offer a convenient, fast and painless sensing strategy. In this work, we fabricated a wearable...
The present investigation was performed to evaluate the effects of various synthetic antioxidants (vitamin A, vitamin E, β-carotene, and BHT) on the oxidation of sunflower oil subjected to accelerated thermal storage at 60 °C for three month...
This work developed a conductive ink composed of carbonaceous material for printing electrochemical sensors. The optimized ink comprises graphite, carbon black, and nail polish, respectively (35.3:11.7:53%), as well as acetone as a solvent. The propo...
Three-dimensional printing technology has emerged as a versatile and cost-effective alternative for the fabrication of electrochemical sensors. To enhance sensor sensitivity and biocompatibility, a diverse range of biocompatible and conductive materi...
To meet consumer demand for fermented beverages with a wide range of flavors, as well as for quality assurance, it is important to characterize volatiles and their relationships with raw materials, microbial and fermentation processes, and the aging...
Argan kernels, fruits regurgitated by goats, are 30% cheaper than the regular kernels used to prepare food argan oil. The use of such argan kernels as a cosmetic ingredient, after refining, is thus economically attractive. The oxidative stability of...
This study focuses on evaluating the characteristics of olive oil produced in the Taroudant province (southern Morocco), making this the first comprehensive study focusing on olive oil from the ‘Moroccan Picholine’ cultivar. Our objective...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are carbon–fluorine compounds with widespread industrial and domestic use, posing potential toxicological risks to humans and ecosystems. Several analytical methods have been developed to assess the o...
Electroanalysis has emerged as a critical tool in the pharmaceutical industry, offering versatile and sensitive methods for drug analysis. This review explores the principles, techniques, and applications of electroanalysis in pharmaceuticals, emphas...
GLANCE (Graphical Layout Tool for Analytical Chemistry Evaluation) is an innovative and adaptable free, editable template specifically designed to help researchers visually summarize their analytical chemistry methods in a structured and clear manner...
The main aim of this study was to determine the effects of different processing methods on the antinutritional factors of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) of the Pusa Baisakhi variety. The values obtained were as follows: tannin 477 mg/100 g, oxalate 227...
Heavy metals represent a class of chemical elements that includes metalloids, bases and transition metals, lanthanides, and actinides. They are distinguished for their toxicity in small concentrations and their negative effects on the environment and...
This study focuses on the biosorption of harmful metals from aqueous solutions using Enteromorpha compressa macroalgal biomass nanoparticles as the biosorbent. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-...
The accurate assessment of vitamin A in animal feed and tissues is vital for safeguarding animal well-being and ensuring high-quality nutritional feed. However, challenges in achieving precise results persist, necessitating a comprehensive understand...
Optical detection devices have become an analytical tool of interest in diverse fields of science. The search for methods to identify and quantify different compounds has transposed this curiosity into a necessity, since some constituents threaten th...
Halloumi cheese has recently gained a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) indicator, which is related to the place (Cyprus) in which halloumi cheese is made. The PDO label is linked with several requirements, e.g., milk species, quantities, etc.; t...
A disposable voltammetric immunosensor was developed to measure breast cancer biomarker 15-3 (CA 15-3) in human saliva and serum samples. Screen-printed paper-based electrodes (f-SPE) previously fabricated by our research group using homemade conduct...
The Stability Toolkit for the Appraisal of Bio/Pharmaceuticals’ Level of Endurance (STABLE) is introduced and proposed as a comprehensive tool and software to evaluate the stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under various stre...
In recent years, indiscriminate consumption and dumping of antibiotics have become destructive to human health and causes ecotoxicological pollution. Here, the irregular particle nanosized dendrite structure of lanthanum-doped cerium oxide (LCO) deco...
The current investigation examines the application of pulsed electric fields (PEFs) for isolating polyphenols from Cannabis sativa var. Futura 75 leaves. Firstly, the solvent composition, which included ethanol, water, and various mixtures of the two...
The development of screen-printed electrochemical sensors represents a rapidly expanding research field with great potential for applications in the rapid and sensitive determination of drugs in complex matrices. This work presents a review of the st...
Procedures for determination of the residual solvent and volatile impurity content in pharmaceutical products usually rely on dissolution in a solvent, followed by headspace-gas chromatography (HS-GC) analysis. Whereas chromatographic systems can uti...
Accurate measurement of steroid hormones is crucial to elucidate new mechanisms of action and diagnose steroid metabolism-related diseases. This study presents a simple, sensitive, and automated analytical method for nine representative steroid hormo...
Catechol (CT) is a phenolic compound widely used in various industrial sectors, but it is toxic; thus, there is a need for methods that aim to identify and quantify the existence of residues of this material in the environment. In this study a dispos...
Nowadays, adulteration of traditional food products is a very important field in the general food authenticity sector. Moreover, it is important to create databases with authentic traditional products. In Cyprus, research about the traditional dairy...
Chemical ultraviolet filters are widely used in a variety of cosmetic products to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation. In order to guarantee consumers’ health, the content in sunscreens is regulated in a number of countrie...
For the first time, High-Resolution Magic Angle Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR-HRMAS) was applied to directly identify specific metabolites from a Spanish raw ewe’s milk and enzymatic coagulation pressed-curd cheese (Protected Geo...
Boron nitride nanostructures (BNNs), including nanotubes, nanosheets, and nanoribbons, are renowned for their exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, mechanical strength, and high surface area, making them suitable for advanced material ap...
Corrosion is a critical industrial problem. To solve this problem, the present research analyzed the influence of corrosive media on the efficiency of a guayusa inhibitor. Therefore, guayusa extract was obtained, and five groups of ASTMS A36 steel te...
This work proposes a simple, fast and low-cost voltammetric method for the determination of trimethoprim at low concentrations in an analytical and real matrix (river water sample, bovine serum and synthetic urine). For this, a glassy carbon electrod...
Marine algae are a valuable source of polysaccharides. However, the information available on sulfated polysaccharides from microalgae is limited. Navicula sp. is a microalga present in the Sea of Cortez, of which little is known regarding their polys...
This study investigated the effect of surface treatments on the electrochemical performance of 3D-printed electrodes for versatile applications. The conductive filament was obtained from a mixture of polylactic acid (PLA) and carbon black (CB) at a 7...
Optimizing forage quality is vital for enhancing animal performance and supporting the global animal production industry. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy offers a rapid, non-destructive alternative to traditional, time-intensive laboratory analyses,...
This study describes the preparation and use of a dental amalgam electrode for the voltammetric determination of triazine-based pesticides ametryn, atrazine, and simazine in natural waters, using square wave voltammetry. The experimental and voltamme...
This study examines the significant impact of bacterial, algal, and fungal toxins on foodborne illnesses, and stresses the importance of advanced detection techniques, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-based methodologies. It emph...
This work describes a two-stage technique of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of rare earth niobates. A comparison between the two approaches revealed that the Fundamental Parameters Method (FPM) can be employed for a rapid preliminary assessment of...
Fingerprints are essential for human identification and are valuable tools in criminal investigations. The pursuit of new materials for digital printing is expanding, with increasing interest in natural compounds such as bixin, sourced from annatto s...
Over the past decade, more than a thousand new psychoactive substances (NPSs) have emerged worldwide. This rapid proliferation of “designer drugs” poses significant challenges for drug control, forensic analysis, and public health. Artifi...
Early detection of cancer can dramatically improve long-term prognosis and survivability in a variety of different cancer types. However, for many cancer types, the ability to effectively detect early-developing tumors is challenging, especially in p...
Varronia curassavica Jacq. is an aromatic species appertaining to the Boraginaceae family and has been mentioned for its numerous traditional uses and pharmacological properties, especially its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of...
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a technique used for many years by chemists for elucidation of molecular structure. Technological progress over the years has enabled this technique, making it easier to use. Thus, the LF-NMR (low-field NMR) was in...
This work presents the first development of an analytical turbidimetric method for the determination of legal alcohols in alcohol-based hand sanitizer products. A typical iodoform reaction is exploited to form a yellow product in the form of precipit...
Continuous monitoring of body movements or physicochemical health indicators by various wearable devices with intriguing geometries has attracted increasing research attention. Among them, fiber-based wearable devices have been intensively investigat...
Ximenia americana L., popularly known in Brazil as “ameixa do-mato, ameixa-brava, and ameixa-do-sertão,” is widely used in folk medicine to treat several intestinal disorders. The present study assessed the potential mechanisms of...
Electrical conductivity is one of the main parameters for the characterization of water solutions and for the monitoring of water sources. In this paper, we describe a very inexpensive prototype for conductivity measurements based on Arduino UNO R3 c...
Aquatic macrophytes like Salvinia sp. have rapid proliferation and a great capacity for ecological adaptation. In addition to these characteristics, this study points to their ability to adsorb contaminants such as dyes, metals, and oils. This work a...
