Separations
Scope & Guideline
Innovating for a Cleaner, More Efficient World
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Development of Separation Techniques:
The journal covers various innovative separation techniques including liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and solid-phase extraction, highlighting advancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness in diverse applications. - Environmental Applications:
Research focused on separation processes aimed at environmental remediation, including the removal of contaminants from water and soil, is a significant area of interest, reflecting the journal's commitment to sustainability. - Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications:
The journal features studies on the extraction and analysis of bioactive compounds from natural products, pharmaceuticals, and food matrices, contributing to advancements in drug development and nutraceutical research. - Methodological Innovations:
A consistent emphasis on methodological innovations, including the application of deep eutectic solvents, green extraction techniques, and advanced chromatographic methods, showcases the journal's role in promoting environmentally friendly practices. - Characterization and Analysis:
The journal publishes research that involves the characterization and quantification of compounds using various analytical techniques, thereby enhancing the understanding of complex mixtures and their properties.
Trending and Emerging
- Green Extraction Techniques:
There is an increasing emphasis on green extraction methods, such as the use of deep eutectic solvents and supercritical fluids, which align with global sustainability goals and environmental protection. - Advanced Chromatographic Methods:
The development of advanced chromatographic techniques, including ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and capillary electrophoresis, is trending, providing higher resolution and faster analysis times. - Integration of Machine Learning and AI:
The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in data analysis and optimization of separation processes is gaining popularity, reflecting the trend towards automation and precision in analytical chemistry. - Biotechnological Applications:
Emerging research focuses on biotechnological applications of separation science, particularly in the extraction of bioactive compounds from natural sources and their implications for health and nutrition. - Characterization of Complex Mixtures:
There is a growing interest in the characterization of complex mixtures from food, environmental, and biological samples, highlighting the need for sophisticated analytical techniques to understand their composition and interactions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Solvent Extraction Methods:
With the rise of green chemistry and sustainable practices, traditional solvent extraction methods are being overshadowed by more environmentally friendly alternatives, leading to a decline in publications focused on these techniques. - Chemical Analysis of Conventional Samples:
As the field evolves, there is a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on conventional chemical analyses, indicating a shift towards more complex and multifaceted approaches to separation and analysis. - Studies on Low-Value Agricultural Waste:
Research specifically targeting the extraction from low-value agricultural waste has diminished, as focus shifts towards high-value applications and more economically viable sources for bioactive compounds. - Non-Targeted Screening of Environmental Contaminants:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies utilizing non-targeted screening methods for environmental contaminants appears to be waning, possibly due to the increasing complexity and cost associated with such methodologies.
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