Green Sample Preparation: Recent Advances in Sustainable Solid Phase Extraction
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HPLC; nano-LC; capillary electrophoresis; electrochromatography; mass spectrometry; micro extraction; sample preparation; chiral separations; food analysis; pharmaceutical analysis
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Interests: eco-friendly synthesis of new sorbent materials and neoteric solvents for green sample preparation; development of sustainable sample preparation techniques; liquid chromatography; mass spectrometry; organic micronutrient profiling of foods and biological fluids; analysis of emerging contaminants in foodstuffs; environmental and biological samples
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global shift toward a climate-neutral society demands a profound transformation in analytical routines. While detection technologies have reached unprecedented sensitivity, sample preparation remains the "Achilles' heel" of the process, often consuming significant amounts of petroleum-derived solvents and energy.
This Special Issue aims to explore the transformative role of sustainable practices in modern Analytical Chemistry, focusing on the latest advances in Sustainable Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE). Nowadays, the general trend seems to be to strengthen the synergy between innovative materials science and the core principles of Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) and White Analytical Chemistry (WAC).
In this respect, we invite the scientific community to share their original research articles and reviews on advanced green materials, including bio-based sorbents, MIPs, MOFs, COFs, and DES-derived materials. Contributions promoting the circular economy through the upcycling of agricultural and industrial wastes are especially encouraged. In addition to material design, we place emphasis on miniaturization and automation, welcoming works on SPME and lab-on-a-chip devices that reduce the carbon footprint. A central theme is the quantitative assessment of sustainability through dedicated metrics like AGREEprep, LCA, and others.
Presenting practical applications in environmental, food, and clinical analysis, this Special Issue bridges the gap between material innovation and analytical requirements, establishing a roadmap for the next generation of green analytical workflows.
Dr. Giovanni D'Orazio
Dr. Chiara Dal Bosco
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable sample preparation
- green and white analytical chemistry
- advanced functional sorbents
- circular economy
- sustainability metrics
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