Analytical Chemistry and Innovative Applications

Fundamentals and Applications of Analytical Chemistry in Natural Products

1Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintético, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil 2Departamento de Análises Cĺınicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil 3 School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1...

Analytical Chemistry and Automation

INTRODUCTION To describe the relationship between analytical chemistry and automation is at the same time to describe the present position of both these fields, each of which strongly influences the other. We must give each its proper terms, and define the limits of their application. In so doing, we are considering not only the present position of analytical chemistry in its relationship to ot...

Hemoglobin A1c: Clinical applications and analytical considerations

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is the most common disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. Hyperglycemia is the common feature of DM. Hyperglycemia causes cardiovascular, renal, ocular, and peripheral nerve disorders in patients with diabetes. Glycemic regulation plays an essential role in controlling these complications. Thus, evaluation of the glycemic control status is crucial in the management of DM. H...

Analytical Chemistry Today and Tomorrow

Miniaturization in Analytical Chemistry

Miniaturization is rapidly growing, with novel ideas emerging in recent years. Like other fields, analytical systems have been affected by this new technology. Concretely, the capacity to carry out laboratory operations on a small scale using miniaturized devices is very appealing. Micro total analysis systems (mTAS), also called lab-on-a-chip, have renewed interest in scaling laws in the last ...