Zeitschrift für Umweltanalytische Chemie

Microwave Digestion for Trace Metal Analysis in Sediment, Soils and Urban Particulate Matter: Advances and Applications

Abstract

Hossain Najim

Microwave digestion has revolutionized the analysis of trace metals in environmental samples such as sediment, soils, and urban particulate matter due to its efficiency, speed, and effectiveness in sample preparation. This article reviews the principles, methodologies, and recent advancements in microwave digestion techniques tailored for the analysis of trace metals in these complex matrices. The discussion covers key aspects including sample preparation protocols, method validation, analytical techniques employed post-digestion, and applications in environmental monitoring and assessment.