Advanced materials for sample preparation in recent decade

Sample preparation is an important and initial procedure of most chemical analysis methods. Due to sample diversity, selection of appropriate adsorbent for efficient preparation of different samples turned out to be significant for their analysis. Reaping the benefits from rapid development of material science, in the last decade, some novel adsorption materials have shown superiority in sample pretreatment. These advanced materials either have outstanding selectivity and/or excellent adsorption capacity for a single target or can selectively adsorb multiple targets from complex matrix. Here, we reviewed and summarized the progress of advanced materials for sample preparation in the last decade. Furthermore, we also discussed the limitations and future trends of these advanced adsorbents. Overall, sample preparation is promoted theoretically and practically by the development and application of advanced materials. •The progress of advanced materials in recent decade for sample preparation reviewed.•Merits of these advanced materials over commercial adsorbents stated.•Their application advantages and limitations in sample preparation discussed.•Future trends of these advanced materials in sample preparation presented.