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FraMiTrACR: A Sustainable and Economical Technology for Analytical Sample Preparation.
Jan-Michael Steils1, Alexander Kaluza2, Klaus Schöne2
1pureMilk analytical GmbH, Freyunger Str. 15, D-94065 Waldkirchen, Germany.
Journal of AOAC International
|November 20, 2024
Summary
The new FraMiTrACR fractionation method significantly reduces waste and carbon footprint compared to QuEChERS and QuPPe methods. This sustainable approach offers substantial time and labor cost savings for laboratory sample preparation.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Green Chemistry
Background:
- Widely adopted methods for food laboratory sample preparation include QuEChERS and QuPPe.
- The FraMiTrACR fractionation method has been developed as a sustainable alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comparative life cycle assessment of FraMiTrACR, QuEChERS, and QuPPe methods.
- To evaluate the carbon footprint and economic factors of each sample preparation technique.
Main Methods:
- Life cycle assessments were performed following ISO 14040/44 standards.
- Existing data were analyzed to compare the environmental and economic impacts of the three methods.
Main Results:
- FraMiTrACR demonstrated a 45% reduction in consumables and packaging weight compared to QuPPe and 34% vs. QuEChERS.
- A carbon footprint reduction of up to 43% (vs. QuPPe) and 31% (vs. QuEChERS) was calculated.
- FraMiTrACR offers over 87% time savings and 84% labor cost reduction compared to QuEChERS and QuPPe.
Conclusions:
- FraMiTrACR is a more sustainable and economically advantageous method for analytical sample preparation.
- The method provides equivalent result quality with significant reductions in environmental impact and operational costs.
