LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge of the most recent techniques employed in the different steps of the analytical process and their applicability on real samples.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge of the most recent techniques employed in the different steps of the analytical process and their applicability on real samples. In particular, innovative sampling techniques for the analyses of organic micropollutants in complex matrices will be addressed, also as regards to the following instrumental analysis. Overall aim of the course is to lead students to have a critical competence/capability in the choice of the possible analytical solutions, also taking into account the knowledge of the previous analytical courses.

At the end of the course students must be able to:

• describe in detail the different analytical techniques addressed, their operation and possible applications with a technical language;

• highlight the peculiarities of innovative techniques compared to traditional ones;

• choose among the techniques studied the most suitable for the analysis of a specific category of compounds and justify the choice made, considering important factors such as the concentration of the analytes, the type of matrix and its complexity, the possible presence of interferents.

TEACHING METHODS

Attending lessons is not compulsory, even if strongly recommended. The course will alternate lectures with working groups. Group activities will be organized to promote active learning in order to solve an analytical problem.

Slides and further educational material available on Aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The bibliographical research for the solution of an analytical problem.

Innovative methods for sample preparation: Solid Phase Micro Extraction, QuEChERS, micro and nano magnetic particles, Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction, passive sampling.

Advanced instrumental techniques: GCxGC and UPLC. New phases for LC.

Methodologies for the analysis of emerging pollutants.

Omics sciences and analytical chemistry.

Principle of white and green analytical chemistry.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Holler / Skoog / Crouch, CHIMICA ANALITICA STRUMENTALE, EDISES 2009