AUTOMATION IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: THE ROLE OF AI IN CHROMATOGRAPHY

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has facilitated significant breakthroughs in drug discovery, the design of materials, and organic synthesis. The advancements in the latter group are especially remarkable due to the abilities of the latest computational methods (molecular design algorithms) that enable the exploration of extensive chemical spaces and enhance research in fields such as predicting molecule properties, designing molecules, retrosynthesis, predicting reaction conditions, and predicting reaction outcomes. A literary review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. This study aimed to review existing data on the application of AI in separation chromatography. The evolution and utilization of AI in the pharmaceutical industry and its future aspects were articulated in this study. The utilization of AI can completely transform the field of chromatography analysis by facilitating expedited, more precise, and more effective data processing. By automating chromatography analysis, AI can enhance efficiency and minimize the potential for human mistakes. This advancement enables scientists to dedicate their efforts towards addressing intricate and demanding analytical issues. With the evolution of technology and the increasing adoption, we can anticipate more progress in chromatography analysis and analytical chemistry.