Avoiding and reducing microplastic false positives from dry glove contact To attenuate microplastics pollution, we first must quantify the number and types of microplastics found in the natural environment and identify their sources. Quantifying environmental microplastics ...

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Avoiding and reducing microplastic false positives from dry glove contact.
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front cover of issue 14 of Analytical Methods: The integration of ultrasonic nebulization extraction with dopant-assisted atmospheric pressure photoionization mass spectrometry enables rapid and sensitive in-situ analysis of endogenous compounds in complex tobacco matrices.

On the front cover of issue 14 of Analytical Methods:
Rapid in situ analysis of tobacco chemical composition via ultrasonic nebulization extraction coupled with atmospheric pressure photoionization mass spectrometry.
Chengyuan Liu, Yang Pan, Bingjun Han et al.
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Accurate quantification of polyester in textiles through complete depolymerisation and HPLC The bulk of textile waste is still landfilled or incinerated, despite its components being potentially recyclable. Textile waste, however, requires prior characterisation to produce homogenous feedsto...

The bulk of textile waste is still landfilled or incinerated, despite its components being potentially recyclable. [...] The present work describes an analytical method based on this approach to selectively quantify poly(ethylene terephthalate) [...] using high-performance liquid chromatography.

Ouch! Researchers find many previous measurements of microplastics in environment may have been accidentally inflated by microplastics coming off their own lab gloves. "Contact with nitrile and latex laboratory gloves can cause overestimations of microplastics (mean 2000 false positives per mm2)."

front cover of issue 13 of Analytical Methods: The magnetic-fluorescent nano-composite probe, self-assembling from the substrate peptide and magnetic beads, is used to detect MMP-2 via enzymatic cleavage.

On the front cover of issue 13 of Analytical Methods:
A novel magnetic and fluorescent nanocomposite probe for detection of matrix metalloproteinase-2 in cells.
Xianwei Zuo et al.
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Nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics, U-M study reveals Nitrile and latex gloves that scientists wear while they are measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, according to a University of Michigan study.

MICROPLASTICS OVERESTIMATED?

Nitrile and latex gloves that scientists wear while they are measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants

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The analysis of 80 simple saccharides by ion chromatography mass spectrometry Sugars or saccharides exist as structural and stereo- isomers and can be difficult to analyse, due to insufficient analyte separation. By coupling chromatography with mass spectrometry, the reliabilit...

In the latest issue of Analytical Methods:
The analysis of 80 simple saccharides by ion chromatography mass spectrometry.
#OpenAccess from Hans S. A. Yates et al
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Avoiding and reducing microplastic false positives from dry glove contact
Anne J. McNeil et al @umich.edu

front cover of issue 12 of Analytical Methods: M-Count is an application that combines a neural network object detection model and a color thresholding algorithm to accurately count individual and grouped mussels in images of biofouling. The cover image illustrates the transformation from an image into quantified data.

On the front cover of issue 12 of Analytical Methods:
M-Count: an application that uses machine learning object detection and color thresholding to count settled mussel larvae.
#OpenAccess from Curtis J. Larimer et al.
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Avoiding and reducing microplastic false positives from dry glove contact
Anne J. McNeil et al @umich.edu

Sensitive Detection of Hesperidin in Citrus Peel Using Nitrogen doped Mesoporous Carbon/Metal-Organic Framework Composite-Modified Electrodes pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLandin...

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Construct a label-free COF/PTh/MB electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of CA-125 pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLandin...

front cover of issue 11 of Analytical Methods

Our latest front cover:
Adapting aqueous biphasic systems to solid-phase extraction for bioanalytical applications: high-abundance protein depletion and prostate-specific antigen extraction from human serum.
#OpenAccess from Mara G. Freire, Francisca A. e Silva et al.
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(RSC A Meth) Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometric Study of Composition and Structure of Alkyl Salicylate as Detergent Additives in Lubricants: Anal. Methods, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5AY01988E, CommunicationGui Ying Kang, Wei Cheng, Jin Li, Dahua Zhang, Yufeng Liu… #MassSpecRSS

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A multimodal approach integrating spectroscopy, deep learning guided molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation for predictive assessment of pioglitazone to albumin binding for formulation development

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A ratiometric FRET sensor using Ti3C2Tx MXene for intracellular microRNA-21 quantitative measurement.
Tao Chen et al.
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(RSC A Meth) The analysis of 80 simple saccharides by ion chromatography mass spectrometry: Anal. Methods, 2026, Advance Article
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front cover of issue 9 of Analytical Methods: cover art shows how a machine learning meme translates to analytical chemistry. Much like how binary classification models can be trained to distinguish between photos

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Random forest models accurately classify synthetic opioids using high-dimensionality mass spectrometry datasets.
#OpenAccess from Carolyn L. Fisher et al.
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Direct-inject suppressed ion chromatography-mass spectrometry method with online preconcentration for short- and ultra short-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids in fresh water #AnalMethods pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

(RSC A Meth) Simultaneous determination of six microplastics in drinking water by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry: Anal. Methods, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5AY01978H, PaperMingming Yin, Jingli Fan, Gang Cheng, Qiaoying Chang, Bing Shao, Ruobin Bai
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front cover of issue 8 of Analytical Methods: This cover weaves together two moments in time, with Charles Darwin studying preserved specimens, surrounded by countless jars. In the foreground, a hand-held Raman device scans a sealed jar, revealing the chemistry of its preservation fluids through the first non-invasive application of spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS), offering a new way to assess and protect museum collections

On the front cover of issue 8 of Analytical Methods:
Characterizing noninvasively conservation status of historical wet collections using spatially offset Raman spectroscopy.
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An aptamer sensor based on peroxidase-like AgNPs@MOF for SERS and colorimetric dual-mode detection of sulfadimethoxine pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLandin...

Synthesis of a hydrophilic covalent-organic framework@silica composites via oxidation reaction for mixed-mode liquid chromatographic separation pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLandin...

An on-tissue chemical derivatization method for MALDI-MSI analysis of anthraquinones in mouse tissues #AnalMethods pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

A One-Step Chemical Derivatization Strategy for Mass Spectrometric Characterization of Synthetic Mimetics of Sulfated Glycosaminoglycans #AnalMethods pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

front cover of issue 7 of Analytical Methods: This image illustrates the capability of KPFM to investigate the electrical properties of biological samples such as cells, DNA, viruses, and bacteria. The lightning on the tip and the halos around the samples represent their localized electrical charges.

On the front cover of issue 7 of Analytical Methods:
Revolutionizing biointerface analysis: nanoscale electrical insights from Kelvin probe force microscopy and their impact on biological science and industry.
Haijian Zhong, Weidong Zhao et al.
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Highly Stable ECL Sensor Based on Self-Supplied H2O2 Probe and MOF Nanozyme for Ultrasensitive Environmental Mycotoxin ZEA Detection pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLandin...

A promotional banner for Analytical Methods featuring the theme “Point-of-care diagnostics” with a submission deadline of 13 July 2026. The background shows an abstract scientific image with soft, colorful light effects. Below the text, six rectangular profile images of different individuals are displayed, each with a name beneath: Stefano Cinti, Ningtao Cheng, Camellia Bala, Sevinc Kurbanoglu, Eden Morales-Narváez, and Waleed Alahmad. At the bottom left, the words “Submit now” appear, and at the bottom right is the Royal Society of Chemistry logo.

📢 Call for papers! Analytical Methods is launching a collection on Point‑of‑care diagnostics, focusing on paper devices, lab‑on‑chip, wearables, smartphone tools, advanced sensing & more!

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