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Green chemical analysis: main principles and current efforts towards greener analytical methodologies
1University of Nis, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Visegradska 33, 18 000 Nis, Serbia. milica.chem@outlook.com.
Analytical Methods : Advancing Methods and Applications
|December 4, 2023
Summary
Green analytical chemistry and sample preparation minimize environmental harm using established green principles. This review covers historical development, modern strategies, and future trends in eco-friendly chemical analysis.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
Background:
- Green chemistry, green analytical chemistry, and green sample preparation emerged in the 1990s.
- These fields aim to reduce the negative environmental and health impacts of chemical practices.
- Established green principles guide environmentally conscious chemical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review green chemical analysis.
- To combine historical perspectives with current advancements in green analytical methodologies.
- To provide a structured overview of green analytical chemistry.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of literature on green analytical chemistry.
- Analysis of historical development and ongoing efforts.
- Structured presentation through four distinct chapters.
Main Results:
- Detailed examination of the fundamentals of green analytical chemistry.
- Discussion of metrics for evaluating green analytical methods.
- Exploration of modern strategies and future trends in the field.
Conclusions:
- Green analytical chemistry is a continuously evolving field with established principles.
- The review provides a comprehensive overview of its past, present, and future.
- Understanding these aspects is crucial for advancing sustainable chemical practices.
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