The Future of Analytical Chemistry

Miguel Valcárcel

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• Analytical Chemistry has an undeniable impact on a wide variety of fields

• The definition of analytical chemistry relies on several pillars, and rests on social responsibility

• The general paradigms relating to the overall orientation of the present and future of Analytical Chemistry are as follows:

(a) thinking of Analytical Chemistry as the (bio)chemical information discipline;

(b) placing it at fruitful interfaces with other scientific and technical disciplines and areas;

(c) developing an efficient, distinct R&D system; and

(d) systematically transferring analytical knowledge and technology — a primary goal. These are the true main supports for our discipline.

Anal Bioanal Chem (2016) 408: 13.

Quo vadis, analytical chemistry?