Research on analytical chemistry in Brazil: an overview

摘要

An overview is presented of the beginnings, evolution and current status of research on analytical chemistry in Brazil. Among the various fields of chemistry two decades ago, Analytical Chemistry was considered one of the least developed in Brazil. In the last 15 years, however, research and development in this field have expanded considerably and today it is one of the most highly developed fields of Chemistry in Brazil. This paper offers a general overview of this evolution and some suggestions for possible routes for the future of analytical chemistry in Brazil. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V All rights reserved.