About this Research Topic
The analysis of environmental pollutants/contaminants has been greatly improved by recent advancements in microextraction techniques, which have addressed issues with sensitivity, selectivity, and volume of sample. Microextraction techniques, such a solid-phase microextraction (SPME), liquid-phase microextraction (LPME), stir bar sorbtive extraction (SBSE), quick, easy cheap, effective rugged and safe (QuEChERS) and microextraction by packed sorbent (MEPS), offer advantages such as reduced sample volume, minimal solvent usage, and increased preconcentration efficiency. The application of microextraction techniques has allow extraction and concentration of trace-level analytes from a variety of complex environmental matrices, including soil, food, water, and air, enhancing analytical performance and detection limits. Furthermore, improvements in microextraction techniques—like the incorporation of automation and nanomaterials as well as the seamless coupling to instrumental techniques—have broadened their use and made high-throughput, quick, and cost-effective investigations possible. These advancements have prompted a broad adoption of microextraction techniques in environmental monitoring and remediation applications, such as evaluating soil and food contamination, monitoring air pollutants, and assessing water and food quality. This has improved environmental risk assessment and management techniques.
Improving the effectiveness, precision, and sensitivity of environmental monitoring and assessment procedures is the main objective of current advancements and uses of microextraction techniques for assessing contaminants in the environment. These strategies seek to address numerous important environmental assessment difficulties by improving the capabilities of extraction and preconcentration methods. Moreover, microextraction methods offer the potential for miniaturization and portability, enabling on-site analysis and monitoring in remote or field-based settings. This capability enhances the versatility and accessibility of environmental monitoring efforts, particularly in areas lacking sophisticated laboratory infrastructure. Overall, recent advancements in microextraction techniques contribute to more robust and comprehensive environmental monitoring strategies, ultimately supporting efforts to safeguard human health and ecosystems from the impacts of environmental contamination.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
1. Advancements in Microextraction Techniques:
• Exploration of novel microextraction methodologies for environmental contaminant analysis.
• Integration of nanomaterials, molecularly imprinted polymers, and other innovative materials in microextraction techniques.
• Automation and miniaturization of microextraction systems for enhanced efficiency and portability.
2. Application Areas:
• Analysis of water, soil, air, and food matrices for various classes of contaminants (e.g., organic pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs e.t.c)
• Monitoring of emerging contaminants and pollutants of concern in environmental samples.
• Case studies and field applications showcasing the utility of microextraction techniques in real-world environmental monitoring scenarios.
3. Method Validation and Performance Evaluation:
• Validation studies assessing the accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and selectivity of microextraction methods.
• Comparison of microextraction techniques with conventional sample preparation approaches in terms of efficiency and analytical performance.
4. Environmental Risk Assessment and Management:
• Contribution of microextraction techniques to environmental risk assessment and management strategies.
• Use of microextraction data in regulatory compliance, pollution control, and remediation efforts.
Improving the effectiveness, precision, and sensitivity of environmental monitoring and assessment procedures is the main objective of current advancements and uses of microextraction techniques for assessing contaminants in the environment. These strategies seek to address numerous important environmental assessment difficulties by improving the capabilities of extraction and preconcentration methods. Moreover, microextraction methods offer the potential for miniaturization and portability, enabling on-site analysis and monitoring in remote or field-based settings. This capability enhances the versatility and accessibility of environmental monitoring efforts, particularly in areas lacking sophisticated laboratory infrastructure. Overall, recent advancements in microextraction techniques contribute to more robust and comprehensive environmental monitoring strategies, ultimately supporting efforts to safeguard human health and ecosystems from the impacts of environmental contamination.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
1. Advancements in Microextraction Techniques:
• Exploration of novel microextraction methodologies for environmental contaminant analysis.
• Integration of nanomaterials, molecularly imprinted polymers, and other innovative materials in microextraction techniques.
• Automation and miniaturization of microextraction systems for enhanced efficiency and portability.
2. Application Areas:
• Analysis of water, soil, air, and food matrices for various classes of contaminants (e.g., organic pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs e.t.c)
• Monitoring of emerging contaminants and pollutants of concern in environmental samples.
• Case studies and field applications showcasing the utility of microextraction techniques in real-world environmental monitoring scenarios.
3. Method Validation and Performance Evaluation:
• Validation studies assessing the accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and selectivity of microextraction methods.
• Comparison of microextraction techniques with conventional sample preparation approaches in terms of efficiency and analytical performance.
4. Environmental Risk Assessment and Management:
• Contribution of microextraction techniques to environmental risk assessment and management strategies.
• Use of microextraction data in regulatory compliance, pollution control, and remediation efforts.
Keywords: Environmental contaminants, Environmental monitoring, Instrumental techniques, Microextraction techniques, Sample preconcentration
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