The Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry belongs to the Division of Chemical Sciences of the School of Chemical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and was established in 1918 (Government Gazette 241/18-11-1918), shortly after the foundation of the School. In 1962, the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry was established within the School of Chemical Engineering and the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry served all NTUA Schools. In 1983, the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry was restructured within the Department of Chemical Engineering, and finally, in 2001 (Government Gazette B 816) it was renamed as the Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, acquiring a modern and broadened scientific scope.

Today, the Laboratory employs two full Professors, seven members of Laboratory Teaching Staff, five researchers, twelve PhD candidates, and more than twenty-five students conducting their diploma theses. The Laboratory has participated in numerous national and European research projects.

In the educational field, the Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry is responsible for the training of students from the Schools of Chemical Engineering and Mining–Metallurgical Engineering in the subjects of Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, and Modern Techniques of Chemical Analysis. These courses are accompanied by corresponding laboratory exercises, providing students with hands-on experience in both classical and modern analytical methods. It is noted that the Laboratory can accommodate more than 100 students simultaneously and is equipped with modern instrumentation supporting both its teaching and research activities. It has also hosted students from all levels of the Greek educational system as well as international student competitions.

The Laboratory’s research areas encompass both Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, in fundamental and applied research related to: the Chemistry and Technology of Aluminosilicate Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Synthesis of Advanced Inorganic Materials, Utilization of Industrial and Agricultural By-products, Development of Analytical Methods, Analysis of Pharmaceutical and Bioactive Materials, Field Technology, Chemometrics, and Material Identification, among others.

More specifically, recent research topics in the area of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry include:

• Development of analytical procedures based on chromatographic, spectrometric, and chemometric methods for the analysis of complex samples such as biological matrices (exhaled air), forest fire smoke, polymers, and food products.
• Investigation of chemical methods and technological solutions applicable to various natural or human-induced disasters.
• Laboratory analysis of different water types using a variety of analytical techniques. Physicochemical quality control of treated effluents during wastewater treatment in Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) units. Laboratory chemical assessment of the effectiveness of innovative membrane decontamination processes in MBR systems.
• Development of biomimetic chromatographic techniques for the prediction of pharmacokinetic properties and toxicity of drug molecules and other organic compounds.
• Development of analytical methods for the detection and quantification of food adulteration and for the identification of geographical origin.
• Valorization of industrial by-products — development of an innovative method for utilizing red mud, a bauxite residue, for the recovery of metals of techno-economic interest (scandium and rare earth elements) with the aim of their industrial exploitation.
• Determination of heavy metals, toxic elements, and compounds in atmospheric particulate matter and emissions from various combustion sources using modern instrumental analytical methods. Environmental analyses.
• Development, characterization, and application of nanomaterials based on carbon allotropes (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon quantum dots, graphene oxide and its derivatives) for environmental and energy applications.
• Synthesis of advanced inorganic materials — utilization of industrial and agricultural by-products; synthesis of nanocrystalline and mesoporous zeolites.
• Development of hybrid inorganic–organic semiconducting materials based on fullerene derivatives.
• Development, characterization, and testing of conventional and novel construction materials such as cement, concrete, geopolymers, ceramic materials, and inorganic insulating materials.
• Utilization and management of industrial minerals and by-products in the field of construction materials.