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For complex sample analysis, separation of analytes from interfering compounds is mandatory for accurate quantification; this is the main goal of chromatography. 4Cause-and-effect relation map for isocratic separation in reverse-phase chromatography Fundamental laws and models In the set of relations reported in Figs. New maps will be drawn according to the targeted teaching goal, and we have also developed specific maps to address band broadening (from column and external effects), gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis... How can we take this map a step further?. [Extracted from the article]

A large fraction (estimated from 25 to 70% by different surveys)[1] of the chemistry master's degree holders are employed within the area of analytical chemistry worldwide and it has been demonstrated that there is a shortage of well-educated analytical chemists in Europe.[2] The need for educated chemists is even more serious in emerging economies, such as China, India, Mexico, Brazil and Vietnam, where chemical industry is booming: "...strong growth and huge domestic demand is attracting global firms in expanding their presence in the area".[3] The growing need for qualified chemical analysis specialists is also well indicated by the active attendance in practitioner-oriented training courses Europe-wide, e.g. the TrainMiC programme,[4] as well as the popularity of the respective MOOCs.[5] SP , sp [6] The master's programme I Excellence in Analytical Chemistry i (EACH https://www.analyticalchemistry.eu) has been designed with the main objective to fill the abovementioned gap by providing top quality and "full package" education integrating the fundamental and practical skills in modern analytical chemistry with metrological, quality assurance, and socio-economic aspects as well as the emerging areas of analytical chemistry. The EACH programme was initially inspired by the Euromaster-labelled[9] consortium I Measurement Science in Chemistry i , focusing on the measurement science and quality aspects of analytical chemistry currently uniting 10 universities from 7 countries. Student gets familiar with analytical chemistry research by performing a special project in analytical chemistry (10 ECTS), which involves extensive experimental laboratory work, literature search and writing of a report. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Measurement Science in Chemistry (MSC) summer school organised in the context of an International Master Programme where master students learn the skills needed to work in an accredited analytical laboratory. It mentions learning outcomes of the MSC which include awareness of the relevance of measurement science, using creativity to develop new methods, and proper reporting of result. It presents a table depicting daily activity of the program along with its objective.

A design of experiement approach is described for the optimization of the microscopic morphology of macro-mesoporous titania monoliths that were elaborated for the chromatographic enrichment of phosphorylated compounds. The monolithic titania gels were formed via an alkoxy-derived sol-gel route in association with a phase separation mechanism. The synthesis was performed at mild temperatures of gelation using starting mixtures of titanium n-propoxide, hydrochloric acid, N-methylformamide, water, and poly (ethylene oxide). The gelation temperature and the chemical compositions of N-methylformamide, water, and poly (ethylene oxide) were chosen as the most relevant experimental factors of the sol-gel process. Using the sizes of the skeletons and macropores as morphological descriptors of the dried porous monoliths, the statistical analyses simultaneously revealed the effects and interactions between the different factors. Crack-free TiO monolithic rods of 8 to 10 cm long with well-defined co-continuous macropores and micro-structured skeletons were obtained after selection of the sol-gel parameters and optimization of the drying and heat-treatment steps of the gels. The bimodal texture of the rods exhibited macropores of 1.5 μm and mesopores centered at 5.2 nm with a total surface area of 140 m g. The ability of the macro-mesoporous titania rods to selectively bind phosphorylated compounds was demonstrated for O-phosphoamino acids (P-Ser, P-Thr, P-Tyr). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

new sol-gel protocol was designed and optimized to produce titanium-dioxide-based columns within confined geometries such as monolithic capillary columns and porous-layer open-tubular columns. A surface pre-treatment of the capillary enabled an efficient anchorage of the monolith to the silica capillary wall during the synthesis. The monolith was further synthesized from a solution containing titanium n-propoxide, hydrochloric acid, N-methylformamide, water, and poly(ethylene oxide) as pore template. The chromatographic application of capillary titania-based columns was demonstrated with the separation of a set of phosphorylated nucleotides as probe molecules using aqueous normal-phase liquid chromatography conditions. Capillary titania monoliths offered a compromise between the high permeability and the important loading capacity needed to potentially achieve miniaturized sample preparations. The specificity of the miniaturized titania monolithic support is illustrated with the specific enrichment of 5′-adenosine mono-phosphate. The monolithic column offered a ten times higher loading capacity of 5′-adenosine mono-phosphate compared with that of the capillary titania porous-layer open-tubular geometry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a master's degree with a training program dedicated to analytical science designed and launched by the University of Lyon in France in 2004. Analytical methods, quality and regulation, and analytical project management are the main topics of the curriculum. As of 2011, the curricula covers topics from fundamental research to laboratory control and industrial analysis.