Analytical Chemistry (ANC)

Section Information

Analytical Chemistry focuses on identifying, separating, quantifying, and characterizing chemical substances in a wide range of samples. It plays a central role in research, industry, environmental monitoring, medicine, food safety, and materials science.

Modern analytical chemistry uses advanced instrumentation, miniaturized systems, spectroscopy, chromatography, electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, and data-driven methods to achieve high sensitivity, accuracy, and resolution. These approaches support quality control, regulatory compliance, and the development of new scientific insights.

This section will publish research articles, short communications, and reviews on analytical techniques, method development, chemical sensing, separation science, chemometrics, instrumentation, and applications across scientific and industrial fields.

Scope

Analytical Method Development and Validation
- Design, optimization, and validation of analytical methods
- Sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy, and precision studies
- Quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory requirements
- Standardization, reference materials, and traceability
Spectroscopic Techniques
- UV–Vis, IR, Raman, and fluorescence spectroscopy
- Atomic absorption, emission, and ICP techniques
- NMR spectroscopy and structural analysis
- Advances in portable and miniaturized spectroscopic tools
Chromatography and Separation Science
- Gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis
- Sample preparation, extraction, and cleanup methods
- Multidimensional separations and hyphenated techniques
- Separation mechanisms and column technologies
Mass Spectrometry and Hyphenated Techniques
- Ionization methods and mass analyzers
- LC–MS, GC–MS, MS/MS, and HRMS applications
- Metabolomics, proteomics, and complex mixture analysis
- Quantitative and qualitative MS-based workflows
Electroanalytical and Sensor Technologies
- Potentiometry, voltammetry, amperometry, and impedance methods
- Chemical and biosensors for environmental, medical, and industrial use
- Lab-on-a-chip, microfluidic, and point-of-care devices
- Nanomaterials in sensing and detection
Chemometrics and Data Analysis
- Statistical methods and multivariate analysis
- Machine learning in analytical chemistry
- Signal processing, data cleaning, and pattern recognition
- Quantitative modeling and calibration techniques
Environmental and Industrial Applications
- Water, soil, and air quality monitoring
- Industrial process control and product characterization
- Analysis of contaminants, pollutants, and emerging chemicals
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
Pharmaceutical, Clinical, and Food Analysis
- Drug purity, stability, and pharmacokinetics
- Clinical diagnostics and biomarker detection
- Food authenticity, safety, and nutritional analysis
- Trace-level contaminants and adulterants
Emerging Tools and Future Directions
- Miniaturized and portable analytical platforms
- Automation, robotics, and high-throughput analysis
- In situ, real-time, and remote analytical techniques
- Integrated analytical systems and digital chemistry