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ALBERTO CHISVERT SANIA
PDI-Catedratic/a d'Universitat

alberto.chisvert@uv.es
http://www.uv.es/achisver
https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/M-2026-2014

Knowledge area: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Analytical Chemistry

Dpto. Química Analítica Facultad de Química - 4ª Planta Edificio F Universidad de Valencia Avda. Dr. Moliner, 50. 46100-Burjassot
(9635) 44900

Biography

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[Biography, version in Valencian]

Subjects taught and teaching methods

36457 - Experimentación Avanzada - Degree in Chemistry
36472 - Final degree project in Chemistry - Degree in Chemistry
42942 - Prácticas externas - Master's Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
42938 - Lab.análisis productos farmacéuticos - Master's Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
42941 - Degree final project - Master's Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
34230 - Química Analítica III - Degree in Chemistry

Tutorials

01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025

MIÉRCOLES de 10:30 a 13:30 DESPATX Planta 4 FAC. DE QUÍMICA (BLOC F)

Observations

Participate in the e-tutoring programme of the Universitat de València

Journal Publications

Participations in Conferences

J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; R. Lucena; S. Cárdenas. 2022. Carbon fibers as green and sustainable sorbent for the extraction of isoflavones from environmental waters. . 2nd European Sample Preparation e-Conference and 1st Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry e-Conference SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Green sample preparation for quality control of cosmetic products. . 2nd European Sample Preparation e-Conference and 1st Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry e-Conference SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J. Grau; J.L. Benedé; A. Salvador. 2022. High-throughput magnetic-based pipette tip microextraction: determination of testosterone in human saliva as a proof-of-concept. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Nanomaterials in microextraction techniques for the determination of cosmetic-related compounds. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; S. Exojo-Trujillo; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Stir bar sorptive-dispersive microextraction by a poly(methacrylic acid-co-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)-based magnetic sorbent for the determination of tricyclic antidepressants and their main active metabolites in human urine. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
G. Peris-Pastor; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Métodos analíticos simples y rápidos para la determinación de vitaminas en productos cosméticos mediante cromatografía de líquidos con detección ultravioleta. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
J. Grau; A. Duque; J.L. Benedé; R.M. Alonso; M.A. Campanero; A. Chisvert. 2022. Low toxicity deep eutectic solvent-based ferrofluid as a green approach for the determination of UV filters in environmental waters by stir bar dispersive liquid microextraction. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Trace determination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cosmetic products by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. . XXIII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Oviedo. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; A.L. López-Juan; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2022. Saliva analysis for the early diagnosis of lung cancer. Determination of hexanal and heptanal by magnetic headspace adsorptive microextraction followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXI Scientific meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques Almería. SPAIN.
L. Schettino; A. García-Juan; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Development of an analytical method for the determination of prohibited acrylamide in cosmetic products based on reversed-phase vortex-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction. . XXI Scientific meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques Almería. SPAIN.
L. Schettino; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Simultaneous determination of nine n-nitrosamines prohibited in cosmetic products by vortex-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXI Scientific meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques Almería. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; S. Carchano-Olcina; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2022. Determination of lilia, lyral, and methyl-n-methylanthranilate in cosmetic by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXI Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques Almería. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; M.J. Trujillo-Rodríguez; J.L. Benedé; J. Pasán; V. Pino; A. Chisvert. 2022. Metal-organic framework PCN-250 for the determination of endocrine disrupting compounds in urine by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction. . XXI Scientific meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques Almería. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; R. Lucena; S. Cárdenas. 2021. Synergistic combination of polyamide-coated paper-based sorptive-phase for the extraction of antibiotics in saliva. . 23rd International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2021) Alicante. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; A. Salvador. 2021. Recent achievements in versatility through stir bar sorptive dispersive-microextraction approach. . 23rd International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2021) Alicante. SPAIN.
J. Grau; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2021. Modified magnetic-based solvent assisted dispersive solid-phase extraction for the determination of cortisol and cortisone in human saliva. . 23rd International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2021) Alicante. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; S. Exojo; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2021. A poly(methacrylic acid-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) magnetic composite for trace determination of tricyclic antidepressants and their active metabolies in human urine by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction. . 23rd International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2021) Alicante. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2021. Trace determination of tetrahydrocannbinol (THC) in cosmetic products by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. . 23rd International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2021) Alicante. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; L. Schettino; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2021. Use of nanomaterials for the determination of cosmetic-related compounds. . 5th International Caparica Christmas Conference on Sample Treatment (ST2021) Caparica. PORTUGAL.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Determination of nitro musks in environmental waters by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction followed by thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; J. Grau; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cosmetics by stir bar sorptive dispersve microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
J. Grau; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Development of dispersive liquid-solid microextraction: Application to the determination of cortisone and cortisol in human saliva. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
L. Schettino; J.L. Benedé, A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Development of an analytical method for the determination of acrylamine in cosmetic products based on dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
L. Fernández; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Reversed-phase dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction prior to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of acrylamide in cosmetic products. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Determination of hydroxylated ingredients with preservative activity in cosmetic products by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
P. Miralles; J.L. Benedé; A. Mata-Martín; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. A green analytical method for the determination of hydroxyethoxyphenylbutanone in cosmetic products. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
P. Miralles; I. van Gemert; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2019. Stir bar sorptive-dispersive microextraction mediated by a magnetic nanoparticles-metal organic framework composite for the determination of n-nitrosamines in cosmetic products. . XXII Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valladolid. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; P. Miralles; J. Grau; A. Salvador; A. Chisvert. 2018. Expanding the analytical potential of stir bar sorptive-dispersive microextraction approach. Trace determination of cosmetic-related compounds. . 20th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2018) Ames. UNITED STATES.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; J. Grau; J. Serrano; A. Segura; A. Salvador. 2018. Trace determination of triphenyl and diphenyl phosphate in urine samples by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. . 20th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2018) Ames. UNITED STATES.
A. Chisvert, M. Parra, F. Pérez-Pla, A. Ribera, S.-E. Stiriba y S. Tatay. 2017. La asignatura Experimentación Avanzada como ejemplo de interdisciplinariedad en los estudios del Grado en Química. . III Jornada sobre estrategias para la innovación de la actividad docente en Química Analítica: contenidos y herramientas Valencia. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; P. Miralles; A. Salvador. 2017. Reversed-phase dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction as useful tool for extraction of polar compounds from cosmetic samples. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; J.L Anderson; S.A. Pierson; A. Salvador. 2017. Introducing a new microextraction approach based on magnetic ionic liquids: Stir bar dispersive liquid microextraction. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; C. Moyano; A. Chisvert; D.L. Giokas; A. Salvador. 2017. Determination of UV filters in coastal sand samples by stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; J.L. Anderson; D.L. Giokas; A. Salvador. 2017. Development of stir bar dispersive liquid microextraction (SBDLME): Application to the determination of UV filters in environmental water samples. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; D.L. Giokas; J.L. Anderson; A. Salvador. 2017. Novel and versatile microextraction approaches based on dispersion of magnetic materials coating stir bars. . XXI Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valencia. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; J.L. Anderson; A. Chisvert. 2017. Trace determination of volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in natural waters by magnetic ionic liquid-based stir bar dispersive liquid microextraction. . XXI Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valencia. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; P. Miralles; J. Grau; A. Salvador. 2017. Use of microextraction techniques for green cosmetic analysis. . XXI Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valencia. SPAIN.
J. Grau; P. Miralles; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2017. Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cosmetic products and raw materials by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XXI Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Valencia. SPAIN.
P. Miralles; A.Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2017. Determination of polar N-nitrosamines in cosmetics by vortex-assisted reversed-phase dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
P. Miralles; M.J. Alonso; A.Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2017. Determination of formaldehyde in cosmetics by reversed-phase dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and liquid chromatography with post-column derivatization. . 19th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2017) Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; D. Giokas; J.L. Benedé; A. Salvador. 2016. Stir bar sorptive-dispersive microextraction. A novel and versatile solid phase-based microextraction approach. . 18th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2016) Torun. POLAND.
J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; D. Giokas; A. Salvador. 2016. Determination of hydrophilic UV filters by stir bar sorbtive-dispersive microextraction mediated by magnetic nanoparticles-nylon 6 composite in water samples. . 18th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2016) Torun. POLAND.
P. Miralles; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2016. Determination of bisphenol A, 4-t-octylphenol, 4-n-octylphenol, and 4-n-nonylphenol in finished cosmetics and raw materials by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. . 18th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2016) Torun. POLAND.
P. Miralles; I. Vrouvaki; A. Chisvert; A. Salvador. 2016. Vortex-assisted liquid-liquid semimicroextraction with simple chromophoric derivatization for the determination of alternative preservatives in cosmetic products by liquid chromatography. . 18th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2016) Torun. POLAND.
Alberto Chisvert. 2015. 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Alberto Chisvert. 2015. Cosmetic ingredients: from the cosmetic to the human body and the environment. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Alberto Chisvert; Juan L. Benedé; Dimosthenis Giokas; Amparo Salvador. 2015. In situ suspended aggregate microextraction: a new sample preparation approach for the enrichment of organic compounds in aqueous solutions. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Alberto Chisvert; Isabel Pedrón; Amparo Salvador; Juan L. Benedé; María Peiró. 2015. Determination of N-nitrosodiethanolamine in cosmetic products by reversed-phase dispersive liquid-liquid micro-extraction followed by liquid chromatography. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Alberto Chisvert; Pablo Miralles; Raquel Bellver; Amparo Salvador. 2015. Fast determination of bronopol in cosmetic products by vortex-assisted emulsification extraction combined with liquid chromatography. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Isuha Tarazona; Alberto Chisvert; Zacarías León; Amparo Salvador. 2015. Determination of 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)camphor and its metabolite 3-(4'-carboxybenzylidene)camphor in human semen by solid-phase extraction and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. . 6th International conference and exhibition of analytical and bioanalytical techniques SPAIN.
Juan Luis Benedé, Alberto Chisvert, Dimosthenis L. Giokas, Amparo Salvador. 2015. Determination of ultraviolet filters in bathing waters by coupling stir bar sorptive-dispersive microextraction to thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. . XX Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Santiago de Compostela. SPAIN.
J. Grau; M. Moreno-Guzmán; L. Arruza; M.A. López; A. Escarpa; A. Chisvert. 2023. Miniaturized magnetic-pipette tip microextraction: A new tool for microsample analysis. . 25th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech2023) Arona, Tenerife. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2023. Miniaturized stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction as a high-throughput and feasible approach for low-availability samples. . 25th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2023) Arona, Tenerife. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor. 2023. New miniaturized approaches for the analysis of low-availability samples. . 25th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2023) Arona, Tenerife. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor. 2023. New high-throughput tools in sample preparation to overcome the challenges of microextraction of low-availability samples. . XXXIX Reunión Bienal de la Real Sociedad Española de Química Zaragoza. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; M.A. Segundo. 2023. Miniaturization of microextraction techniques to achieve high-throughput methods for the analysis of low-availability samples. . XXVII Encontro Luso Galego de Química Porto. PORTUGAL.
G. Peris-Pastor; S. Alonso-Rodríguez; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2023. High-throughput determination of oxidative stress biomarkers in saliva by solvent-assisted dispersive solid-phase extraction for clinical analysis. . 25th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Techniques (ExTech2023) Arona, Tenerife. SPAIN.
V. Vállez-Gomis; J.L. Benedé; A. Combès; A. Chisvert; V. Pichon. 2023. Solid-phase immunoextraction followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the selective determination of thyroxine in human serum. . 25th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Techniques (ExTech2023) Arona, Tenerife. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; V. Vállez-Gomis; E. Lara-Molina; M. López-Nogueroles; A. Chisvert. 2023. A miniaturized magnetic-based sample preparation approach for the determination of bisphenols in follicular fluid. . XXII Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques S'Arenal, Mallorca. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; L.M. Moreno-Calleja; J. Grau; J.L. Benedé. 2023. Magnetic-based pipette tip microextraction as a high-throughput, portable and affordable approach for the analysis od low-avalability samples. . XXII Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques S'Arenal, Mallorca. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; M. Cabanes-German; J. Grau; A. Chisvert. 2023. Natural deep eutectic solvents for the green analysis of biological matrices: determination of testosterone and progesterone in saliva. . XXII Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography and Related Techniques S'Arenal, Mallorca. SPAIN.
J.L. Benedé; J. Grau; V. Vállez-Gomis; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; A.L. López-Juan; L.M. Moreno-Calleja; A. Chisvert. 2023. Nuevas metodologías analíticas basadas en técnicas de extracción miniaturizadas con potencial aplicación a la determinación de drogas en fluidos biológicos. . IV Workshop grupo SolinDrugs Burjassot, Valencia. SPAIN.
C. Azorín; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2024. Desarrollo de un dispositivo para la microextracción dispersiva por sorción sobre barra agitadora miniaturizada basado en placas de 96 posiciones: aplicación a la determinación de THC y CBD en saliva de fumadores de marihuana. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Zaragoza. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J. L. Benedé; J. Grau; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; A.L. López-Juan; L.M. Moreno-Calleja. 2024. Nuevas estrategias de microextracción basadas en la dispersión de materiales magnéticos para el análisis de muestras biológicas de bajo volumen. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica Zaragoza. SPAIN.
A. Chisvert; J. L. Benedé; J. Grau; C. Azorín; G. Peris-Pastor; A.L. López-Juan; L.M. Moreno-Calleja. 2024. Miniaturizing the already miniaturized: new ways to achieve dispersion of magnetic sorbents in the analysis of low-volume samples. . 3rd European Sample Preparation Conference and 2nd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry Conference Chania. GREECE.
J. L. Benedé; M. Cabanes-Germán; J. Grau; F. Aparisi; G. Suay-Montagud; Alba Ortiz-Gracia; Ó. Juan-Vidal; A. Chisvert. 2024. Análisis de saliva para el diagnóstico precoz del cáncer de pulmón: medición de niveles de expresión de hexanal y heptanal. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica (SEQA) Zaragoza. SPAIN.
A. López-Juan; V. Vállez-Gomis; J.L. Benedé; A. Martín-Esteban; A. Chisvert. 2024. Determinación de bisfenoles en fluido seminal mediante microextracción dispersiva por sorción sobre barra agitadora miniaturizada. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica (SEQA) Zaragoza. SPAIN.
L.M. Moreno-Calleja; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2024. Microextracción en fase sólida dispersiva en punta de pipeta con sorbentes magnéticos como potencial herramienta en el diagnóstico no invasivo de cáncer de mama. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica (SEQA) Zaragoza. SPAIN.
G. Peris-Pastor; E. Lara-Molina; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert. 2024. Impulsando la miniaturización en el análisis clínico: determinación de bisfenoles en suero y orina empleando la microextracción dispersiva por sorción sobre barra agitadora miniaturizada. . XXIV Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Química Analítica (SEQA) Zaragoza. SPAIN.
J. Grau; A. Chisvert; J. L. Benedé. 2024. Miniaturized stir bar dispersive liquid microextraction (mSBDLME) along with natural deep eutectic solvent-based ferrofluids: a perfect match. . 3rd European Sample Preparation Conference and 2nd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry Conference Chania. GREECE.
A.L. López-Juan; J. Millán-Santiago; J.L. Benedé; A. Chisvert; R. Lucena; S. Cárdenas. 2024. Coupling miniaturized stir bar sorptive dispersive microextraction to needle-based electrospray ionization emitters for mass spectrometry. . 3rd European Sample Preparation Conference and 2nd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry Conference Chania. GREECE.

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