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Report on 18th
International Conference on Flow Injection Analysis
(ICFIA 2013) in Collaboration with the Japanese Association for Flow Injection
Analysis (JAFIA), held in Porto, Portugal, September 15-20, 2013.
Gary D. Christian
Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700
Seattle, WA 98195-1700 USA
1. Introduction
The joint meeting of ICFIA and JAFIA was held at the HP
Ipanema Porto, located at Campo Alegre. It was hosted by
António O. S. S. Rangel, Universidade Católica
Portuguesa/Porto, Chair, and Marcela A. Segundo, Universidade
do Porto, Co-Chair, and colleagues from the local organizing
committee: Andrea Galvis, Luís Magalhães, Raquel Mesquita,
Inês Santos, João Rodrigo Santos, IldikóTóth, and Susana
Vidigal.
There were over 140 participants from 25 countries and 5
continents. JAFIA was well represented with 17 participants.
Our Portuguese hosts had 21 participants.
Thanks are due to Norio Teshima as official photographer
who selected photos of events.
2. Social Events
A welcome reception was held on Sunday evening, with fine
Porto fare and cocktails, where regular attendees and new ones
met. On Tuesday evening, we enjoyed a guided tour to a port
wine cellar, where we sampled the famous port. Afterword, we
boarded a traditional rabelo boat on the Douro river for the six
bridges cruise, a pleasant evening with snacks and drinks.
Wednesday was free for an excursion to the historic town of
Guimarães, a World Heritage location by UNESCO. We
visited the medieval castle of Guimarães and the historical city
center, followed by a traditional lunch at the “Quinta da Torre”.
All enjoyed rock music and energetic dancing after lunch.
The conference banquet was held Thursday evening in Gaia,
on the left bank of river Douro. We enjoyed Herança Magna
traditional jantar, with a lively show.
3. Scientific Program
The program included 45 oral presentations and 115 poster
presentations, held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The oral presentations were chaired by Víctor Cerdà, Marek
Trojanowicz, Gary Christian, Jarda Ruzicka, Petr Solich,
Toshihiko Imato, Duangjai Nacapricha, Manuel Miró, Tadao
Sakai, Spas Kolev, Christopher Brett, Dalibor Ŝatínský, Aristidis
Anthemidis, Kate Grudpan, Shoji Motomizu, Ildikó Tóth,
Graham Marshall, Norio Teshima, Pawel Kościelniak, António
Rangel, and Marcela Segundo.
4. Opening Lecture The program began Monday morning with a lecture by Gary
Christian (University of Washington, USA): Publishing FIA
Research – The Do’s and Don’ts: Experiences of an Editor.
He gave advice to young researchers on how to structure a paper,
how to take advantage of peer reviews, and how to provide good
reviews, as well as pitfalls to avoid, citing examples of unethical
behavior by authors.
5. Keynote Lectures
Keynote lectures were given in the advances and directions of
instrumentation development and control. Jarda Ruzicka
(University of Hawaii, USA) led off with a presentation on flow
programming for flow injection and sequential injection. He
achieved a world record 160 samples per hour in SIA. Victor
Cerdà (University of the Balearic Islands, Spain) gave his view
of where flow analysis is going (Quo Vadis Flow?).
Christopher Brett (Universdade de Coimbra, Portugal) described
novel nanostructured modified electrodes and perspectives for
application as sensors in injection analysis. Shoji Motomizu
(Okayama University, Japan) presented computer-controlled
handling techniques for mobile chemistry. He introduced a
miniaturized liquid electrode plasma (LEP) AES detector. Kate
Grudpan (Chiang Mai University, Thailand) described newer
approaches for flow analysis, including a carbohydrate based
microfluidic Lab on Noodle (LON). Marek Trojanowicz
(University of Warsaw, Poland) reported on recent developments
in miniaturization of flow analysis.
6. Invited Lectures
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Other leaders gave invited lectures, emphasizing instrumentation
and sample preparation and processing. Toshihiko Imato
(Kyushu University, Japan) described a novel flow analysis
system using a compact disc-type microchip, based on
centrifugation. Petr Solich (Charles University, Czech
Republic) gave an overview of sequential injection
chromatography. Graham Marshall (Global FIA, USA)
described use of zone fluidics for automation of solvent
extraction. Carsten Frank (Institute Helmhotz-Zentrum,
Geesthacth GmbH, Germany) described programming flow
applications using open source software based on python
programming language and python modules. Spas Kolev (The
University of Melbourne, Australia) measured dissolved reactive
phosphorus with on-line extraction based on the use of a
polymer exclusion membrane. Tadao Sakai (Aichi Institute of
Technology, Japan), described the spectrophotometric
determination of direct bilirubin and urobilonogen in urine with
a simultaneous injection effective mixing analysis system.
Duangjai Nacapricha (Mahidol University, Thailand)
discussed approaches for green flow analytical methods.
Manuel Miró (University of the Balearic Islands) reported on
recent trends in automation and miniaturization of liquid-phase
microextraction using liquid membranes. Petr Chocholouš
(Charles University) described columns with alternative
retention and selectivity to RP-C18 sorbent to enhance the
separation capability in sequential injection chromatography.
Burkhard Horstkotte (Charles University) described in-syringe
magnetic stirring-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid
microextraction with solvents denser than water. Aristidis
Anthemidis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece) used
automatic countercurrent liquid-liquid micro-extraction coupled
with AAS for metal determination. Spas Kolev delivered the
invited lecture of colleague Ian McKelvie – who regrettably had
to cancel at the last minute because of illness – on the use of
photoreduction in the flow analysis determination of phosphate
in natural waters.
Finally, Robert Clough (Plymouth University, UK)
described flow injection ICP-MS as a powerful combination for
trace element measurements in seawater.
7. Oral Presentations
A) Instrumentation/detection
Moisés Knochen (Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay)
reported on open-source hardware/software platforms for control
and data-acquisition in automated flow systems, based on the
Arduina Project platforms. Wasin Wongwilai (Chiang Mai
University) described a remote flow analysis system via modern
information technology. Georgia Giakisikli (Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki) described a novel automatic cold
vapor AAS method based on a lab-in-syringe system.
Stanislawa Koronkiewicz (University of Warmia and
Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland) developed a direct-injection
chemiluminescence detector for applications in flow analysis.
Hitoshi Mizuguchi (Yamagata University, Japan) fabricated an
amperometric glucose biosensor using track-etched microporous
membrane electrodes. Tsutomu Nagaoka (Osaka Prefecture
University, Japan) described bacteria-imprinted conducting-
polymer based sensors as detectors. Shiho Tokonami (Osaka
Prefecture University) detected bacteria using a film with
transferred bacterial configuration.
Ryoichi Ishimatsu (Kyushu University) developed
electrogenerated chemiluminescence with thermally activated
delayed fluorescent materials for application as a light source for
fluorometric detection.
B) Separation, preconcentration, reactors, reagents
Dalibor Ŝatínský (Charles University) described a novel
approach in separation of polar compounds in flow systems
using hydrophilic interaction chromatography in an SIC system.
Kazuhiko Tsukagoshi (Doshisha University, Japan) described
uses of open-tubular capillary chromatography based on tube
radial distribution phenomenon of ternary mixed-solvents under
laminar flow conditions. Lívia Kocúrová (Povol Joseph
Ŝafárik University in Koŝice, Slovakia) reported on an
automated solvent microextraction system.
M. Inês G. S. Almeida (The Melbourne University)
developed a paper-based microfluidic device using a polymer
inclusion membrane as sensor. Kanokwan Kiwfo (Chiang Mai
University) described down-scaling systems for chemical
analysis employing chemical kinetics.
C) Applications
Maliwan Amatatongchai (Ubon Ratchathani University,
Thailand) determined sulfite in a flow injection system with
amperometric detection with a sulfite sensor using a glassy
carbon electrode modified with AuNPs/carbon nanotubes-PDDA.
Rasamee Chaisuksant (Silpakorn University, Thailand)
performed ABTS assay by sequential injection analysis using a
peristaltic pump and low cost electrochemical detection with
pencil lead electrodes.
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M. Emilia Ghica (Universdade de Coimbra) used batch
injection analysis for the monitoring of biomedical analytes.
Susana P. R. Costa (Universidade do Porto, Portugal) described
the automated evaluation of pharmaceutically active liquids’
(eco)toxicity. Nabil Adil Fakhre (University of Salahaddin,
Iraq) used stopped flow FIA spectrophotometric determination
of dopamine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations.
Alejandro Ayala (Aichi Institute of Technology) reported on
the catalytic determination of vanadium and iron in drinking
water by stopped-in-loop flow analysis. Andrey Y. Shihvov
(Saint-Petersburg University, Russia) described stepwise
injection multivariate spectrophotometric determination of
aluminum and iron in petroleum products. Inês C. Santos
(Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Portugal) performed
iodine speciation in bathing waters and seaweeds using a SI
flow-batch standard addition method. Makoto Kurihara
(Sizuoka University, Japan) used flow injection for the
determination of iodine in seaweed and drinking water using
catalytic oxidation of N-(3-sulfopropyl)-3,3’,5,5’-
tetramethylbenzidine.
FakhrEldin O. Suliman (Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate
of Oman) determined tranexamic acid using a peroxyolxalate
chemiluminescence system in a in a lab on a chip device.
Edyta Nalewajko-Sieliwoniuk (University of Bialystok, Poland)
determined polyphenolic compounds in Cirsium palustre (L.)
extracts by high-performance liquid chromatography with
chemiluminescence detection.
8. Poster Sessions and Poster Session Awards
Posters were held in three sessions, following lunch on Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons. There were 115 posters
from 23 countries, including in addition to the already 16
mentioned countries: Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, Iran, Mexico,
Pakistan, and Serbia. There were additional participants from
Algeria and Jordan, for a total of 25 countries. Presentations
covered a broad spectrum of flow analysis topics: fundamental
studies, instrumentation, microfluidics, detection, on-line
processing, and applications.
The Japanese Association for Flow Injection Analysis
continued their tradition of awards for best poster presentations
for participating students and young researchers. Posters were
judged by Gary Christian, Toshihiko Imato, Manuel Miró,
António Rangel, Jarda Ruzicka, and Petr Solich. The awards
were presented at the Gala Dinner.
Student award winners were: Inês Carvalho dos Santos,
Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Portugal (Development
of a µSI-LOV system for the spectrophotometric determination
of cadmium and lead: preliminary studies); Milton Katsumi
Sasaki, University of São Paulo, Brazil (Tracer-monitored flow
titrations); Ivana Šrámková, Charles University Prague, Czech
Republic (Automation of DLLME procedure for propofol
determination in serum using DV-SIA system); Irina Timofeeva,
Saint Petersburg State University, Russian Federation (Stepwise
injection spectrophotometric determination of ammonium ions in
concrete with headspace single drop microextraction); and Mai
Yamashita, Aichi Institute Technology, Japan (Determination of
Phenol Index in Wastewater by Using a compact Distillation
System and Subsequent Sequential Injection Analysis.
Younger researcher award winners were: Nathawut
Choengchan, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology
Ladkrabang, Thailand (Coupling of sequential injection with
monolithic column for on-line sample dilution prior to separation
of phenolic compounds in wood vinegar); Burkhard Horstkotte,
Charles University Prague, Czech Republic (In-Syringe Head-
Space Single-Drop Extraction of Ethanol); Raquel Beatriz
Ribeiro de Mesquita, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto,
Portugal (Sequential injection analysis methodologies applied to
monitoring water quality from a constructed wetland and a
pond); Inês Ramos, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
(Antioxidant capacity assessment of wine under lab-on-valve
format towards a stopped flow approach); and José António
Rodriguez, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo,
Mexico (Sequential injection magneto chromatography
determination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in
pharmaceutical formulations).
9. JAFIA Awards
The Japanese Association for Flow Injection Analysis presented,
at the banquet, their prestigious FIA awards for 2013, consisting
of a certificate and a medal. Pawel Kościelniak and Manuel
Miró received the Award for Science, and Hitoshi Mizuguchi
received the Award for Young Researchers. Our
congratulations to all.
10. JAFIA Celebrates Thirty Years
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of JAFIA. JAFIA and
JFIA have had a great influence on Japanese researchers, as well
as those worldwide. Our congratulations to them on this
special occasion. For a tribute and a brief history of JAFIA, see
JFIA, Vol. 30, No. 1, June, 2013, p. 2
11. Jarda Ruzicka New Tutorial
Jarda introduced the fifth edition of his tutorial: Flow Injection
Analysis 2013 edition, Tutorial & News on Flow Based micro
Analytical Techniques. Rather than being presented on a CD
as in the past, it is now available on line:
http://www.flowinjectiontutorial.com.
It is a living document that can be readily updated. The
web format allows digital imaging, movie clips, and internet
connectivity. A news section provides information about
professional meetings and new products. The updated Elo
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Hansen database comprises over 22,000 references, searchable
on line.
12. Sponsors/Exhibition
Institutional sponsors included: the College of Biotechnology,
Portuguese Catholic University/Porto; Faculty of Pharmacy,
University of Porto; Portuguese Chemical Society; Japanese
Association for Flow Injection Analysis.
Industrial and government sponsors were: I.L.C. –
Instrumentos de Laboratório e Cientificos, Lda; Waters Portugal;
SCANSCI; IMPERIAL – Produtos Alimentaares, S.A.;
CASTELBEL – Artigos de Beleza, S.A.; Nutrally; Unicer -
Bebidas, SA; Porto Editora; Associação de Turismo do Porto e
Norte, A.R.; Porto & Northern Portugal Tourism Board; Porto
Convention & Visitors Bureau; Departamento de Turismo,
|Tourism Department, Câmara Municipal do Porto, Porto City
Council.; Unicer-Bebides, SA; Porto Editora; Viera de Castro.
Exhibitors were: FIAlab Instruments, Inc
(http://www.flowinjection.com); Global FIA,
Inc.(http://www.globalfia.com); SCANSCI
(http://www.scansci.pt); SCIWARE SYSTEMS, S.L
(http://www.sciware-sl.com).
13. Publication of the Proceedings
Papers for the conference will be submitted for peer review for a
Virtual Special Issue of Talanta, with Guest Editors António
Rangel and Marcela Segundo. Accepted papers will be
published individually in regular issues, with a footnote to
indicate at which conference the paper was presented, which will
be used to link to the Virtual Special issue. In this manner, no
manuscript publication delay will occur.
14. ICFIA 19
ICFIA 19 will be hosted by Toshihiko Imato from Kyushu
University in Fukuoka, Japan, to be held November 30 to
December 5, 2014. The venue will be ACROS Fukuoka, a
convention center located in the center of Fukuoka
(http://www.acros.or.jp/english/). The website for the
conference will be http://jafia.kyushu-u.ac.jp/. The contact for
Toshihiko is [email protected].
The International Steering Committee met on Thursday to
discuss the future of the conference. The next venue will be
decided at the Fukuoka meeting.