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Current Analytical Chemistry
ISSN: 1573-4110 (Print)
eISSN: 1875-6727 (Online)
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.
Journal Impact Factor : 1.7
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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