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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Sample preparation is a critical, often rate-limiting, step in complex analytical workflows.
  • Its efficiency fundamentally determines overall analytical performance, impacting selectivity, sensitivity, speed, and accuracy.
  • Developing advanced sample preparation techniques is essential for improving analytical capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in high-performance sample preparation strategies.
  • To classify these advancements into four principal categories based on a 5-year literature survey.
  • To highlight typical techniques and future trends in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature survey over the last 5 years.
  • Classification of high-performance sample preparation strategies into four main categories.
  • Highlighting typical techniques and future trends.

Main Results:

  • Functional materials enhance sensitivity and selectivity.
  • Chemical conversion and biological recognition further improve selectivity and sensitivity.
  • Energy fields accelerate separation, and advanced devices enable automation, speed, and accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Recent high-performance sample preparation strategies significantly advance analytical performance.
  • Integration of functional materials, energy fields, advanced devices, and recognition mechanisms are key.
  • Future trends emphasize enhanced performance and seamless integration with detection for high-performance analysis.