Future Perspectives of Solid Phase Microextraction
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Purification Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 374
Special Issue Editor
Interests: analytical chemistry; material characterization; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; spectroscopic ellipsometry; physical vapor depostion; sample preparation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
An analytical procedure for identifying the trace components in complex samples consists of multiple steps that typically include sample preparation, separation, quantification, statistical evaluation, and decision making. Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) is a ‘one-step sample preparation method’ because it integrates sampling, isolation, and concentration of analytes in a single step.
Advances in instrumentation and automation have resulted in more accurate, precise, and faster analytical data. However, sample pre-treatment and isolation are still necessary and often difficult to combine with other sample preparation/analysis steps. Many surveys have indicated that analytical chemists typically spend around two-thirds of analysis time on sample preparation. Obviously, faster sample preparation is needed, which will reduce analysis time and improve sample throughput.
This Special Issue aims to discuss the current and future aspects of SPME. The contributions can include original research or review articles, in which the novelty and innovations of research are well-outlined.
Dr. Tuhin Roychowdhury
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- analytical chemistry
- Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Liquid Chromatography (LC)
- Mass Spectrometry (MS)
- novel materials
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