Talk title: Affordability of substrate spray mass spectrometry interfaces based on capillaries
Soledad Cárdenas is Full Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Analytical Chemistry (University of Córdoba) and Head of the Research Group Affordable and Sustainable Sample Preparation. Her research line has the innovation in sample preparation as the driving force. The investigation currently being developed deals with the sustainability of sample preparation. In this regard, the immobilization of the polymeric phases, nanoparticles, or composite materials over other lignocellulosic substrates (paper, cotton or wood) is the master research line. They are used in different microextraction formats or directly analyzed by ambient mass spectrometry (either by direct infusion or paper spray). In parallel, these extraction units are also being integrated in samplers to be used for the on-site extraction of the analytes from environmental compartments (air, water). These samplers are characterized by their simplicity and affordability to deepen the relationship between science and society, being inspirational tools for citizen science. Since 2023 she is Editor of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry