RT Journal Article
T1 Adding sustainability in analytical chemistry education through monitoring aquarium water quality
A1 Rosales Conrado, Noelia
A1 Peña Martínez, Juan
AB This paper introduces a captivating topic for upper-level analytical chemistry capstone projects, focusing on aquarium water analysis. This provides a more comprehensive understanding of the role of analytical chemistry towards sustainability and its environmental, economic, societal and education dimensions. Regarding the crucial role of maintaining optimal aquarium water quality for the welfare of aquatic life, students are tasked with envisioning and executing the measurement of key parameters, including pH, ammonium, nitrite, and nitrate contents. This hands-on experience not only engages students in real-world applications, but also allows them to delve into essential analytical chemistry principles. They carefully select measurement methods, considering factors such as instrument availability, ease of use, precision and sensitivity requirements, sample size, and matrix effects. Besides fostering the acquisition of technical and soft skills, one notable aspect of this type of project is the exceptionally high student satisfaction. Furthermore, the project’s outcomes have proven to be significant predictors of learning achievements. Additionally, it lays the foundation for exploring potential designs of aquaponics systems and fosters interdisciplinary projects, expanding the practical applications in the field of chemistry education. Overall, these projects exemplify enriching and engaging educational experiences that empower students with valuable skills and knowledge while encouraging them to explore novel avenues in analytical chemistry.
PB MDPI
SN 2673-4079
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/92731
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/92731
LA eng
NO Rosales-Conrado N, Peña-Martínez J. Adding Sustainability in Analytical Chemistry Education through Monitoring Aquarium Water Quality. Sustainable Chemistry. 2023 4(3):282-303.
NO Universidad Complutense de Madrid
DS Docta Complutense
RD 24 abr 2025