The upcoming Euroanalysis 2025 represents a pivotal moment where cutting-edge science meets societal responsibility 5 .
Imagine a scientific field so fundamental that it touches nearly every aspect of your daily life—from the food you eat and the water you drink to the medicines you rely on and the air you breathe. This is analytical chemistry, the science of identifying and quantifying matter, and it serves as the critical eyes and ears of modern scientific inquiry.
Every two years, the European Conference on Analytical Chemistry, known as Euroanalysis, brings together the brightest minds in this field to share breakthroughs, forge collaborations, and set the course for future innovation. The upcoming Euroanalysis 2025, themed "Analytics 5.0: answering societal challenges," represents a pivotal moment where cutting-edge science meets societal responsibility 5 .
Developing methodologies that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery and improve analytical precision.
Analytical chemistry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades. What began as a set of specialized laboratory techniques for identifying chemical substances has evolved into a comprehensive discipline integral to solving complex societal problems.
Marked an earlier point in this journey, documented as a significant gathering in the field's history 2 4 .
Expansion of analytical techniques and increased focus on automation and miniaturization.
The conference will feature presentations on temperature-responsive liquid chromatography that offers new solutions for more sustainable multidimensional high-performance liquid chromatography 1 .
Encarnación Moyano of the University of Barcelona describes MS as "a game changer in analytical chemistry" 1 , with applications across environmental science, clinical diagnostics, food safety, and forensic science.
Oscar Yanes will present on "From mass spectrum to structure: accelerating metabolite identification with AI and cloud computing" 1 , demonstrating how computational approaches are revolutionizing spectral interpretation.
Ivo Leito will present a keynote on "Excellence in analytical chemistry: a joint master's programme" 1 , showcasing innovative approaches to teaching.
Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) represents one of the most powerful techniques in modern analytical chemistry, allowing researchers to map the spatial distribution of molecules within a sample. At Euroanalysis 2025, Martina Marchetti-Deschmann will present a keynote on "Mass spec imaging: a comprehensive view of molecular insights" 1 .
Mounting tissue sections and applying matrix compounds.
Systematic laser or ion beam application.
Separation based on mass-to-charge ratio.
Generating molecular distribution maps.
| Item | Function in Experiment |
|---|---|
| Matrix Compounds | Applied to sample surface to facilitate soft desorption/ionization of analyte molecules in MALDI-MSI 1 |
| Calibration Standards | Known compounds with precise molecular weights used to calibrate the mass spectrometer for accurate mass measurement |
| Tissue Substrates | Specialized slides and surfaces optimized for mounting thin tissue sections while maintaining spatial integrity |
| Chromatography Media | Separation materials used in coupled LC-MS approaches to reduce matrix effects before MSI analysis 1 |
| Ion Mobility Cells | Drift tube technologies that provide additional separation of ions based on size and shape before mass analysis |
Euroanalysis 2025 in Barcelona represents far more than a specialized scientific conference—it embodies analytical chemistry's evolving role as an essential partner in addressing humanity's most pressing challenges. Under the banner of "Analytics 5.0," the field is transforming from a collection of laboratory techniques into a comprehensive framework for building a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable world 5 7 .
From green methodologies that minimize environmental impact to hyperspectral imaging that reveals molecular secrets and AI-powered data analysis that accelerates discovery, analytical chemistry has positioned itself at the forefront of scientific innovation with tangible societal benefits.
As the conference program demonstrates, this progress depends on collaboration—across disciplines, across sectors, and across generations. The dedicated educational sessions and emphasis on young researchers acknowledge that the field's future depends not only on technological advances but on nurturing the curious minds who will carry this work forward 1 .
The Euroanalysis tradition, extending back to conferences like Euroanalysis VIII in 1993 and continuing into the future, provides the essential forum for these connections to form, these ideas to cross-pollinate, and these solutions to emerge 2 . In doing so, it ensures that analytical chemistry will continue serving as society's eyes and ears—revealing the chemical truths of our world and guiding us toward better solutions for all.