Advances in Analytical Chemistry

Advances in Analytical Chemistry is a peer-reviewed research journal that is devoted to the dissemination of new and original knowledge in all branches of analytical chemistry. The journal publishes features and news articles about major advances, trends, and challenges in analytical chemistry. These articles include peer-reviewed features written by researchers and news stories that discuss novel analytical concepts and instruments.


Constantinos Zacharis

Editorial Board Member of Advances in Analytical Chemistry

Staff Scientist, Department of Food Technology, School of Food Technology and Nutrition, Alexander Technological Educational Institute (ATEI) of Thessaloniki, Greece

Research Areas

Analytical Chemistry, Food Analysis, Environmental Analysis

Education

2006-2007M.ScChemistry Department, School of Natural Sciences, A.U.Th.
2002-2006Ph.DChemistry Department, School of Natural Sciences, A.U.Th.
1996-2001B.ScAristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Natural Sciences, Chemistry Department

Experience

presentStaff Scientist, Department of Food Technology, School of Food Technology and Nutrition, Alexander Technological Educational Institute (ATEI) of Thessaloniki

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  "Determination of fluoride ions by single column high pressure anion chromatography in dentifrice preparations and body fluids: saliva and blood serum" V. F. Samanidou, C. K. Zacharis and I. N. Papadoyannis* J. Liq. Chrom. & Rel. Technol., 25 (2002), 803-818
[2]  "Automated Sample Preparation Based on the Sequential Injection Principle. Solid Phase Extraction on a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Coupled On-line to HPLC" Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Demetrius G. Themelis, Anastasios Economou J. Chromatogr. A, 1030 (2004) 69-76.
[3]  "Rapid spectrofluorimetric determination of lisinopril in pharmaceutical tablets using sequential injection analysis" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Demetrius G. Themelis*, Georgios A. Theodoridis, Anastasios Economou, Pantelis G. Rigas Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 379 (2004) 759-763
[4]  "On-line coupling of Sequential Injection with High Performance Liquid Chromatography for the automated derivatization and determination of γ¬-aminobutyric acid in human biological fluids" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos J. Chromatogr. B, 808 (2004) 169-175
[5]  "Normal spectrophotometric and stopped-flow spectrofluorimetric sequential injection methods for the determination of alendronic acid, an anti-osteoporosis amino-bisphosphonate drug, in pharmaceuticals" Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Eftichios A. Kalaitzantonakis and Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos Anal. Chim. Acta, 547 (2005) 98-103
[6]  "Coupling of sequential injection with liquid chromatography for the automated derivatization and on-line determination of amino acids" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos Talanta, 69 (2006) 841-847
[7]  "Incorporation of a monolithic column into sequential injection system for drug-protein binding studies" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Ales Podgornik, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos J. Chromatogr. A, 1121 (2006) 46-54
[8]  "Coupling of sequential injection analysis and capillary electrophoresis-Laser-induced fluorescence via a valve interface for on-line derivatization and analysis of amino acids and peptides" Constantinos K. Zacharis, F. W. Alexander Tempels, Georgios A. Theodoridis*, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos, Willy J. M. Underberg, Govert W. Somsen, Gerhardus J. de Jong J. Chromatogr. A, 1132 (2006) 297-303
[9]  "Sequential injection affinity chromatography utilizing an albumin immobilized monolithic column to study drug-protein interactions" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Eftichios A. Kalaitzantonakis, Ales Podgornik, Georgios A. Theodoridis* J. Chromatogr. A, 1144 (2007) 126-134
[10]  "A new method for the HPLC determination of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) following derivatization with a coumarin analogue and fluorescence detection. Application in the analysis of biological fluids" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Nikolaos Raikos, Nikolaos Giouvalakis, Helen Tsoukali-Papadopoulou, Georgios A. Theodoridis* Talanta, 75 (2008) 356-361
[11]  "Extraction of acyclovir from pharmaceutical creams prior to HPLC assay analysis. Optimization and validation of pre-treatment protocols." Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras and Constantinos K. Zacharis* Central Eur. J. Chem., 6 (2008) 140-144 (Invited article)
[12]  "Novel automated assay for the quality control of mexiletine hydrochloride formulations using sequential injection and on-line dilution" Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Pantelis Rigas J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 48 (2008) 1254-1260
[13]  "Amperometric determination of cyanides at the low ppb level by automated preconcentration based on gas diffusion coupled to sequential injection analysis" Constantinos K. Zacharis*, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos*, Bo Karlberg Talanta, 77 (2009) 1620-1626
[14]  "Separation and determination of nimesulide related substances for quality control purposes by micellar electrokinetic chromatography" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Maria Notou, Anastasia Zotou, Demetrius G. Themelis J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 49 (2009) 201-206
[15]  "Automated sample preparation coupled to sequential injection chromatography: on-line filtration and dilution protocols prior to separation" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Aspasia Verdoukas, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Demetrius G. Themelis J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 49 (2009) 726-732.
[16]  "Validated assay for the determination of mitoxantrone in pharmaceuticals using capillary zone electrophoresis" Fotini S. Kika, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Georgios A. Theodoridis, Anastasios N. Voulgaropoulos* Anal. Lett. 42 (2009) 842-855.
[17]  "Ethyl-propiolate as a novel and promising analytical reagent for the derivatization of thiols: study of the reaction under flow conditions" Constantinos K. Zacharis*, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Demetrius G. Themelis J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 50 (2009) 384-391
[18]  "High throughput automated determination of glutathione based on the formation of a UV-absorbing thioacrylate derivative" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras* Comb. Chem. High Throughput Screening 13 (2010) 461-468 (invited)
[19]  "Rapid determination of methylxanthines in real samples by high performance liquid chromatography using the new FastGradient® narrow-bore monolithic column" Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Demetrius G. Themelis Talanta 81 (2010) 1494-1501
[20]  "On-line derivatization of N-acetylcysteine using ethyl-propiolate as a novel advantageous reagent and sequential injection analysis" Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Constantinos K. Zacharis, Demetrius G. Themelis Anal. Lett. 43 (2010) 1889-1901
[21]  "Derivatization of thiols under flow conditions using two commercially available propiolate esters" Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Alexandros Tsiomlektsis, Constantinos K. Zacharis J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 53 (2010) 790-794
[22]  "Solvent-based de-emulsification dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for determination of trace organochlorine pesticides in environmental water samples" Constantinos K. Zacharis*, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Konstantinos Roubos, Kico Dhima J. Chromatogr. A 1217 (2010) 5896-5900
[23]  "HPLC separation of nimesulide and five impurities using a narrow-bore monolithic column: application to photo-degradation studies" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras* Chromatographia, 73 (2011) 347-352
[24]  "Development and validation of a rapid HPLC method for the determination of five banned fat-soluble colorants in spices using a narrow-bore monolithic column" Constantinos K. Zacharis*, Fotini S. Kika, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Pantelis G. Rigas, Efstratios R. Kyranas Talanta, 84 (2011) 480-486
[25]  "Ethyl propiolate as a post-column derivatization reagent for thiols: development of a green liquid chromatographic method for the determination of glutathione in vegetables" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras*, Anastasia Zotou Anal. Chim. Acta, 690 (2011) 122-128
[26]  "NBD-Cl as a post-column reagent for primary and secondary amines after separation by ion-exchange chromatography" Constantinos K. Zacharis, Paraskevas D. Tzanavaras, Panagiotis N. Mouroutis, Pantelis Rigas* Anal. Lett. 44 (2011) 1821-1834