Solid phase microextraction (SPME) is a simple, fast, and environmentally friendly equilibrium-based sample preparation technique that allows the integration of sampling and sample preparation steps. Although the interest from end-users continues to increase all over the world, it has been recognized that often it is not fully utilized, or difficult in developing methods, due to the lack of proper training. Therefore, starting in April, 1996, a short course has been introduced for users in this technology.
The ExTech® symposium is the world leading scientific meeting for sample preparation, analytical extraction and sample clean-up techniques. The focus of the symposia has been the discussion and presentation of the theoretical and fundamental aspects of well-established and novel technologies and materials, as well as their application to biological, pharmaceutical, chemical, clinical, environmental and forensic analysis.

Solid phase microextraction (SPME) is a simple, fast, and environmentally friendly equilibrium-based sample preparation technique that allows the integration of sampling and sample preparation steps. Although the interest from end-users continues to increase all over the world, it has been recognized that often it is not fully utilized, or difficult in developing methods, due to the lack of proper training. Therefore, starting in April, 1996, a short course has been introduced for users in this technology.
SPME vs. LLE: Optimization of Sample Preparation Techniques for Polyphenols of Grape and Wine
Presented by: Fatemeh Mousavi

Silica Based Ionic Liquids for 96-Blade System for Extraction of Polar Compounds from Complex Matrixes
Presented by Fatemeh Mousavi
High throughput DI-SPME-GC-TOFMS method employing a new matrix compatible fibre for determination of triazole fungicides in fruits
Presented by: Erica Silva
DI-SPME GCxGC in food metabolomics: strategies to avoid the formation of Maillard Reaction Products as artifacts during thermal desorption process
Presented by: Erica Silva