Ten principles for developing and implementing tools in the context of white analytical chemistry

Abstract

This work presents a structured framework of ten principles designed to guide the development and implementation of analytical tools within the context of white analytical chemistry. Despite the growing availability of various metric tools such as AGREE, AGREEprep, GAPI, ComplexGAPI, MoGAPI, and BAGI, the absence of standardized guidelines for their development has resulted in inconsistencies in applicability and effectiveness. The ten principles proposed in this study, framed within the PRISM approach—Practical, Reproducible, Inclusive, Sustainable, & Manageable—aim to bridge this gap by promoting standardization, usability, and sustainability in the design of analytical tools. Each principle is explored emphasizing the importance of simplicity, clear guidance, visual clarity, comparability, dual quantitative and qualitative evaluation, open accessibility, and adaptability. Additionally, an evaluation of recently developed tools using the PRISM framework, identifying their strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement is included. This assessment highlights the necessity for tools that are dynamic and capable of integrating emerging methodologies. By establishing these principles, it is expected to contribute to advancing a more standardized and sustainable future for analytical chemistry, ensuring that tools effectively support the field's progress while adhering to white analytical chemistry's holistic goals.