The use of nanomaterials opened new perspectives also in analytical chemistry. Despite
significant advances in instrumentation sample preparation remained a bottleneck. The special
features of nanomaterials such as ultra-small size and huge surface-to-volume ratio could
recently be successfully implemented in sample preparation procedures. This monograph gives a
comprehensive overview of these developments: From special properties of nanomaterials over
physico-chemical background up to most recent and representative applications (e.g. membranes
lab-on-a-chip echnology and SERS) all important aspects are covered. Additionl chapters on
toxicity legal and environmental aspects make this book an unique reference.
