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Nelson Torto1, Lesego C Mmualefe, Jonas F Mwatseteza

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Botswana, P/Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana. torton@mopipi.ub.bw

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Analytical chemists in Africa face unique sample preparation challenges in agriculture, environment, food, and health sectors. This review highlights their innovative methods for chromatographic analysis despite resource limitations.

Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Africa presents distinct challenges for analytical chemists, particularly in sample preparation for chromatography.
  • Environmental factors like drought impact water quality, necessitating robust analytical methods.
  • Urbanization increases the need to monitor contaminants such as pesticides, mycotoxins, and endocrine disruptors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the specific challenges faced by analytical chemists in Africa regarding sample preparation for chromatographic analyses.
  • To showcase the innovative approaches and method development undertaken by African analytical chemists.
  • To address the critical need for reliable analytical techniques in agriculture, environmental monitoring, food safety, and health.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and case studies on analytical chemistry practices in Africa.
  • Focus on sample preparation techniques relevant to chromatographic analysis.
  • Identification of common contaminants and analytes of concern in the African context.

Main Results:

  • Drought conditions pose significant challenges to water quality testing.
  • Methods are being developed to detect pesticides, mycotoxins, and neurotoxins in various matrices.
  • Monitoring of endocrine disruptors like phthalate esters is crucial due to urbanization.

Conclusions:

  • African analytical chemists are developing innovative solutions for sample preparation challenges.
  • Continued research and collaboration are essential to address the unique analytical needs of the continent.
  • Effective sample preparation is key to ensuring food safety, environmental protection, and public health in Africa.