Caffeine: Toxicological and Environmental Aspects Analytical Strategies

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed bioactive substances worldwide and is present in a wide variety of foods, beverages, and pharmaceutical products. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of its chemistry, physicochemical properties, metabolism, biological effects, toxicology, and environmental impact. It also addresses caffeine's role as an emerging contaminant and reviews the main analytical methodologies used to determine its concentration, including chromatographic and fluorescence techniques, as well as nanosensors based on nanomaterials. Particular emphasis is placed on advances in solid-state fluorescence, nanotechnology, and green analytical chemistry, as well as original contributions developed by the authors' research group. Intended for students, faculty, researchers, and professionals, this book serves as an up-to-date reference for understanding the scientific, technological, and environmental significance of caffeine in the contemporary world.