Current strategies in nitrite detection and their application to field analysisThe opinions expressed in the following article are entirely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Royal Society of Chemistry, the Editor or the Editorial Board of JEM

The various analytical protocols that have been developed to aid the measurement of nitrite within environmental samples have been critically appraised and their applicability to field measurement assessed. The present communication presents a perspective on current techniques and technologies encompassing spectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic methodologies and highlights those that are liable to emerge in the near future. Commercial devices have been included and where appropriate the advantages and limitations posed by their operation within field contexts have been described.