Anil Kumar Meher

Dr. Anil Kumar Meher

Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 March 2025 in Analytica
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Green analytical chemistry represents a transformative approach to analytical science, emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship while maintaining high standards of accuracy and precision. This review highlights recent innovations in green analytical chemistry, including the use of green solvents, such as water, supercritical carbon dioxide, ionic liquids, and bio-based alternatives, as well as energy-efficient techniques like microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, and photo-induced processes. Advances in green instrumentation, including miniaturized and portable devices, and the integration of automation and chemometric tools, have further enhanced efficiency and reduced the environmental footprint of analytical workflows. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, including the need to balance analytical performance with eco-friendliness and the lack of global standards to measure and promote sustainable practices consistently. However, the future of green analytical chemistry looks promising, with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and digital tools offering new ways to optimize workflows, minimize waste, and streamline analytical processes. By focusing on these areas, green analytical chemistry is transforming analytical methodologies into tools that not only achieve high performance but also align with global sustainability goals. This review underscores how green analytical chemistry is more than just a scientific discipline, but a pathway for reducing the ecological impact of analytical processes while driving innovation in science and industry. With the continued commitment to research, collaboration, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, green analytical chemistry has the potential to shape a greener and more sustainable future for analytical chemistry and its diverse applications.

17 January 2025 in Molecules
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Emerging contaminants (ECs), encompassing pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, represent a growing threat to ecosystems and human health due to their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and often-unknown toxicological profiles. Addressing these challenges necessitates advanced analytical tools capable of detecting and quantifying trace levels of ECs in complex environmental matrices. This review highlights the pivotal role of mass spectrometry (MS) in monitoring ECs, emphasizing its high sensitivity, specificity, and versatility across various techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HR-MS). The application of MS has facilitated the real-time detection of volatile organic compounds, the comprehensive non-targeted screening of unknown contaminants, and accurate quantification in diverse matrices including water, soil, and air. Despite its effectiveness, challenges such as matrix interferences, a lack of standardized methodologies, and limited spectral libraries persist. However, recent advancements, including hybrid MS systems and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), are paving the way for more efficient environmental monitoring and predictive modeling of contaminant behavior. Continued innovation in MS technologies and collaborative efforts are essential to overcome existing challenges and ensure sustainable solutions for mitigating the risks associated with emerging contaminants.

24 January 2025 in The Analyst
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AAAbdennour Abbas
Abdennour Abbas
This review explores advancements in LAMP assay visualization techniques, highlighting colorimetric, fluorescence, and nanoparticle-based methods that enhance sensitivity, reliability, and field-deployable nucleic acid detection.

8 September 2016 in Analytical Chemistry
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Yu-Chie ChenYu-Chie Chen
Yu-Chie Chen


6 May 2019 in Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry
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STSarah Trimpin
Sarah Trimpin
EIEllen D. Inutan
Ellen D. Inutan
SKSantosh Karki
Santosh Karki
EEEfstathios A. Elia
Efstathios A. Elia
WZWen-Jing Zhang
Wen-Jing Zhang
CMCharles N. McEwen
Charles N. McEwen