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Current Analytical Chemistry
ISSN: 1573-4110 (Print)
eISSN: 1875-6727 (Online)
Impact Factor :
1.7
Current Analytical Chemistry strives to serve as an authoritative source of information in analytical chemistry and in related applications such as biochemical analysis, pharmaceutical research, quantitative biological imaging, novel sensors, and nanotechnology.
Editor-in-Chief:
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
USA
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Special Issues With Active Call for Papers
Laser- Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS) is an atomic emission spectroscopy technique. LIBS technology stands out for its excellent analytical speed. Compared to traditional chemical analysis methods, LIBS can complete the analysis of a sample in seconds to minutes, greatly improving the efficiency of analysis. It makes LIBS technology particularly suitable for application scenarios that require rapid acquisition of large amounts of data, such as online quality control and rapid production process monitoring. In addition, LIBS also performs... see more
Biogeochemistry: Global Environmental Research and Management
This issue focuses on the bio-pathways of trace elements (Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Cd, Pb, Zn, and REE) in soil, plant, and atmospheric systems. Specific interest has been observed in the application of phytotechnologies that utilize hyperaccumulator plants (agro/phytomining). On the basis of understanding the migration and transformation of trace elements in the ecosystem, further attention is paid to its ecological process, ecological effect and evaluation, ecological diagnosis, and analysis methods. In this issue, the... see more
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Controlled Synthesis and Applications for Bioanalysis
In recent years, a range of novel nanomaterials have been developed and found broad applications in various fields. By controlling the synthesis process and modifying the nanomaterials, novel properties and functions can be tailored to form nanocomposites. This thematic issue aims to highlight the latest advances in the preparation of nanoscale functional materials such as novel carbon materials and porous materials (metal-organic frameworks, MOFs) and their composites with diverse synthesis methods. In addition, their applications... see more
Innovation and Application of Modern Biochemistry in Agriculture and Environmental Protection
This special issue is dedicated to exploring the application and innovation of modern biochemical technology in the field of agriculture and environmental protection, mainly involving a series of hot topics such as modern emerging agriculture, crop improvement, food security, agricultural waste treatment, biochemical treatment of environmental pollutants, research and development of environmental and biochemical long-term fertilizer, and carrying out the application of biochemical separation technology, biochemical detection technology, enzyme and gene manipulation technology. This topic... see more
Recent Advances in Extraction and Separation Techniques for Food and Environmental Applications
Over the preceding years, sample extraction and separation techniques have occupied an important space in the analysis of complex real-world samples. In this thematic issue, we invite researchers to disseminate their recent findings on the state-of-the-art developments in extraction and separation techniques for food and environmental-based studies. These developments cover fundamental and practical aspects of novel extraction methods (e.g., DLLME, uSPE, LPME, SPME, etc.) and method development in separation techniques (GC, HPLC, CE, UPLC, GC×GC,... see more
Advancements in Biomedicine, Corrosion Inhibition/Monitoring, and Lubrication of Carbon Dots
Carbon dots, a class of carbon-based nanomaterials, have garnered substantial interest in various scientific and engineering fields due to their unique properties, including excellent optical properties, outstanding biocompatibility, easy preparation, good dispersity, ultrasmall size, low toxicity and environmental friendliness. This special issue of Current Analytical Chemistry aims to showcase cutting-edge research and developments in the utilization of carbon dots, highlighting their potential to revolutionize traditional approaches in biomedicine, corrosion inhibition/monitoring, and lubrication. We invite researchers,... see more
Environment and Green Materials
The focus of this topic is to delve into the intricate relationship between green materials and the environment. Given the widespread nature of environmental pollution and the profound, diverse impacts materials exert on the environment, several critical issues emerge (1) the exploration of effective material design strategies to mitigate environmental pollution; (2) assessing the potential for large-scale deployment of these materials; (3) addressing secondary pollution risks associated with the use of these materials; and (4)... see more
Bioanalytical and Biosensor Technologies for Target Molecules
Bioanalytical and biosensor technologies constitute the core of detecting and sensing diverse molecules within living organisms, encompassing proteins, DNA, small molecular metabolites, and beyond. These molecules assume pivotal roles in biological processes, rendering their analysis and sensing indispensable for comprehending biological phenomena and unraveling disease mechanisms. In the current landscape of biological analysis, technologies tailored for the bioanalysis and sensing of target molecules have emerged as dual focal points, attracting significant attention both in research... see more
Transformative 2D Materials and Nanocomposites: New Horizons in Environmental and Biomedical Applications
This thematic issue explores cutting-edge advancements in 2D materials and nanocomposites, emphasizing their transformative potential in environmental and biomedical applications. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, 2D materials such as graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs), and MXenes have demonstrated unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties that make them ideal candidates for a wide range of applications. The integration of these materials into nanocomposites further enhances their functionality, offering innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges and... see more
Photonic Crystals in Chemical and Bio-Sensing
In recent years, photonic crystals have garnered significant attention as promising platforms for advanced chemical and biological sensing applications due to their unique optical properties. This thematic issue aims to delve into the latest advancements, challenges, and applications of photonic crystal-based sensing techniques in various realms of chemical and biological analysis. The issue encompasses diverse topics, including the design and fabrication of photonic crystal sensors, optical characterization techniques, underlying sensing mechanisms, environmental monitoring applications, biomedical... see more
Chemical and Nutritional Profile of Fruit, Vegetables and Co-Products to Improve Human Health
Fruit, vegetables, and co-products’ consumption plays an important role in human nutrition, contributing to the increase in life expectancy and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases, especially due to the presence of minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber. The protective effect exerted by fruit and vegetables is attributed to the presence of compounds known as antioxidants capable of capturing free radicals, highlighting vitamins, phenolic compounds, and carotenoids. Different species and varieties of fruits and vegetables have different... see more
SERS Biosensing for Biomedical Applications
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) techniques are widely applied for biological and biomedical applications due to their excellent sensitivity and specificity. SERS biosensing mainly includes both direct detection, label-free detection, and SERS imaging, which are applied for disease biomarkers detection, structure measurement of biomolecules, in vivo SERS imaging, and so on. Therefore, SERS methods play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, tissue engineering, surgery, and so on. This special issue of... see more
Frontiers in Food Science: Advanced Analytical Techniques and Multi-Disciplinary Approaches
The special issue “Frontiers in Food Science: Advanced Analytical Techniques and Multi-Disciplinary Approaches” for the journal “Current Analytical Chemistry” (CAC) is dedicated to exploring the convergence of state-of-the-art analytical methods with emerging trends in food science, focusing on advanced food analytical methods, metabolomics, proteomics, chemometrics, and innovative hybrid techniques. see more
Optical Biochemical Analysis
The issue focuses on the optical methods that can carry out biochemical analyses, including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, terahertz metamaterials, metasurfaces, high-performance biofluorescence labeling, silicon-based waveguide biochemical analysis, and biochemical analysis of various fiber waveguide structures, such as long-period fiber grating, micro-tapered fiber, terahertz imaging, etc., for achieving excellent performance in biomolecular detection and compound analysis research. see more
Modern Analytical Technology Boosts the Development of Natural Products
Natural products have been a key source of drug lead discovery. Modern analytical technology plays a critical role in the development of natural products, including identification, authentication, screening for bioactive/toxic components towards specific diseases, and unveiling mechanisms of natural product treatment for diseases. It has long been a challenge even with state-of-the-art analytical technologies like high-resolution mass spectrometry (MS) due to their complexity. Emerging in-silico chemical structure prediction tools, mass spectrometry imaging, high-throughput bioactive screening,... see more
Recent Advances in Food Hydrocolloid System’s Physiochemistry
The international community’s attention has lately shifted to the emerging analytical technologies for the discrimination of dietary phytochemical supplements, which are considered safe and have significant impacts on tracking their performances in the biological systems. As an important example, anthocyanin is considered a key functional and bioactive compound that has a significant impact on the food hydrocolloid systems. Also, it can suppress lipid accumulation in adipocytes due to the broad inhibition of the transcription factors... see more
Analytical Methods for Environmental and Food Analysis
In recent years, the study of the chemical composition of food and the environment has depended on analytical methods in order to acquire information about the chemical composition, processing, quality control, and contamination of soil, water, air, plants, and foods. These aspects are very important for food safety and environmental quality control. There is a quest for developing new and improved analytical methods to determine many compounds in various food and environmental samples. Successful separation... see more
Molecular Spectroscopy and Environmental Analysis
In recent decades, various kinds of pollutants (including traditional pollutants and emerging contaminants) have been discharged or generated in the environment, posing great environmental risks due to their complicated environmental behaviors even if some of them are at the trace level. There has been a growing interest in analyzing the behaviors of contaminants in the environment using several advanced detection techniques. Molecular spectroscopic techniques can identify the environmental pollutants' concentration, distribution, transformation, and environmental fate.... see more
Food Fraud: Cutting-Edge Analytical Strategies
Addressing the critical issue of food fraud is pivotal not only for ensuring consumer well-being but also for upholding the integrity of the food industry. As companies continuously strive to improve various food products to meet consumer demands and market trends, there is an inherent risk of tampering, whether intentional or unintentional, which can lead to the introduction of contaminants from diverse food sources. This concern becomes particularly pronounced when it involves the addition of... see more
Physicochemical Analyses of Pharmaceutical Products in the Context of White and/or Green Analytical Chemistry
This special edition contains manuscripts (full-length/mini-reviews, original research, or short communications) that address the topic of physicochemical analyses of pharmaceutical products in the context of white and/or green analytical chemistry, including environmentally friendly methods, such as HPLC, UV-Vis, thin layer chromatography, infrared, capillary electrophoresis, and others. It is an effort to highlight that analytical methods can be both accurate and precise as well as clean and optimized. In this context, research works on the use... see more
Advances in Microfluidic and Sensing Technologies of Biofluids
Detection of biological fluids is an important means to assess human health and diagnose diseases. Currently, research on blood is relatively mature and widely applied in the medical field. With the development and advancement of microfluidic technology and novel detection methods, attention has turned to human physiological fluids such as sweat, tears, and urine in recent years. These physiological fluids contain abundant biomarkers closely related to human health. Unlike blood, the extraction of these physiological... see more
Current Molecular Spectroscopic Techniques
The special issue titled "Current Molecular Spectroscopic Techniques", published in the journal of "Current Analytical Chemistry", highlights the current studies and applications in the field of molecular spectroscopy. Molecular spectroscopy is produced by the change of the electronic energy level, vibration, and rotational energy level in the molecule, which is shown as a band spectrum. Molecular spectra can be divided into emission spectra and absorption spectra by using the direction of transition between molecular energy... see more
The Advancements in Electroanalytical Techniques and Applications
Electroanalytical techniques have emerged as powerful tools in the field of analytical chemistry, offering precise and sensitive methods for the detection, quantification, and characterization of various analytes. There has been a growing interest in novel electrode materials, advances in electrochemical sensors and biosensors, integration of electroanalytical methods with microfluidics and nanotechnology for miniaturized and portable devices, and data analysis. This thematic issue aims to showcase the latest advancements and applications in electroanalytical methods. We invite... see more
Green Chemistry Approaches to Analyse Water Treatment Processes
Green analytical chemistry has become an important area of research in recent years, particularly in water treatment. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of analytical procedures while maintaining their accuracy and reliability. By using green analytical methods, it is possible to minimise the use of toxic reagents, energy consumption and waste production. This can be achieved by using sustainable separation techniques, non-toxic solvents and environmentally friendly detection methods. Green analytical chemistry has the potential... see more
Quality and Safety Analysis of Plant Extracts
Plant extracts, as an important source of natural products, play an increasingly important role in fields such as pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. With the increasing emphasis on health, there is a growing demand for various bioactive natural products, and more natural products are being discovered and utilized. However, due to the wide variety of plant extracts and preparation processes, as well as the lack of unified quality and safety standards worldwide, in order to... see more
State-of-the-Art Analytical Techniques in Wastewater Treatment
As one of the most fundamental natural resources for life, water is arguably indispensable to human being, and the problem of water environmental pollution is getting more attention. Currently, there are still a large number of people worldwide suffering from water shortage. Analytical techniques in wastewater treatment play a critical role in purification of polluted effluent and achieving sustainable water use in order to solve the problem of water shortage worldwide. In this Special Issue,... see more
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its versatility in almost all scientific fields, especially analytical chemistry, which is leading the way in the integration of AI. According to Chemical Abstract Services, one of the major disciplines contributing to AI-related publications and patents is analytical chemistry. That’s because techniques such as deep learning, machine learning, and chemometrics have long been used to process complex data sets in chemical analysis. This special issue aims to delve into the... see more