JOURNAL OF CHILEAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Vol 70 No 1 (2025): Journal of The Chilean Chemical Society
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“COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS FOR THE MULTIELEMENT DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS: ADVANCES AND PERSPECTIVES”

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  • Juan C. M. Gamboa,
  • C.A. Medalla ,
  • Jorge Bernal
Juan C. M. Gamboa
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
C.A. Medalla
Universidad de Tarapacá, Departamento de Obstetricia y Puericultura – Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Av. 18 de Septiembre #2222, Arica, Chile.
Jorge Bernal
Universidad de Tarapacá, Facultad de Administración y Economía, Av. 18 de Septiembre #2222, Arica, Chile
Published September 5, 2025
Keywords
  • electrochemistry,
  • sensors,
  • multielemental analysis,
  • environment
How to Cite
Gamboa, J. C. M., Medalla Alcayaga , C., & Bernal Peralta, J. (2025). “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS FOR THE MULTIELEMENT DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS: ADVANCES AND PERSPECTIVES”. Journal of the Chilean Chemical Society, 70(1), 6246-6249. Retrieved from https://www.jcchems.com/index.php/JCCHEMS/article/view/2874

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Abstract

This article presents a comparative analysis between traditional and electrochemical methods for the multielemental determination of heavy metals in environmental and biological samples. Recent advances in the application of electrochemical techniques—such as voltammetry—are discussed, highlighting improvements in analytical sensitivity, selectivity, and speed. The advantages and limitations of each approach are examined, and future perspectives are provided for the development of more efficient and sustainable electrochemical methods for heavy metal detection.

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