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Bogdanowicz N, Lusina A, Nazim T, Cegłowski M. Rapid quantification of 2,4-dichlorophenol in river water samples using molecularly imprinted polymers coupled to ambient plasma mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 450:131068. [PMID: 36857825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Rapid quantification of environmental pollutants is important for water quality control and environmental monitoring. In this work, we report the development of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) obtained from poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid) polymer. The synthesized materials were used for selective preconcentration of 2,4-dichlorophenol, a priority pollutant which creates a threat to public health. The structure of poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid) was functionalized with 4-aminomethylpyridine (4-AMP) to incorporate pyridine groups presumably responsible for increased affinity towards 2,4-dichlorophenol. The synthesis was performed with different degree (10%, 20% and 30%) of 4-AMP functionalization to investigate the influence of pyridine group content on the final MIPs properties. The molecular imprinting process was conducted by amidation of polymers' anhydride groups with diethylenetriamine. Moreover, the experimental data indicated that maximum adsorption capacity was observed for the highest 4-AMP functionalization degree. Similarly, MIPs with the highest 4-AMP content proved to possess the highest selectivity towards the analyte. Finally, the functionalized MIPs were used to quantify 2,4-dichlorophenol by their direct introduction into a specially designed ambient mass spectrometry setup. The detection limits were improved significantly over the ones measured for pure analyte solution. The proposed analytical technique was used to quantify 2,4-dichlorophenol in river water and wastewater samples. Good recovery results were obtained, which proves that the method can be used for analysis of complex real-life samples.
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Affiliation(s)
- Natalia Bogdanowicz
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań 61-614, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań 61-614, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań 61-614, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań 61-614, Poland.
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Sierra-Padilla A, López-Iglesias D, Calatayud-Macías P, García-Guzmán JJ, Palacios-Santander JM, Cubillana-Aguilera L. Incorporation of carbon black into a sonogel matrix: improving antifouling properties of a conducting polymer ceramic nanocomposite. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:168. [PMID: 37012526 PMCID: PMC10070287 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05740-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
A new electrochemical sensor device has been developed through the modification of a polyaniline-silicon oxide network with carbon black (CB). Enhanced electrical conductivity and antifouling properties have been achieved due to the integration of this cheap nanomaterial into the bulk of the sensor. The structure of the developed material was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy techniques. Cyclic voltammetry was used to characterize electrochemically the Sonogel-Carbon/Carbon Black-PANI (SNG-C/CB-PANI) sensor device. In addition, differential pulse voltammetry was employed to evaluate the analytical response of the sensor towards sundry chlorophenols, common environmental hazards in aqueous ecosystems. The modified sensor material showed excellent antifouling properties, which led to a better electroanalytical performance than the one displayed with the bare sensor. Notably, a sensitivity of 5.48 × 103 μA mM-1 cm-2 and a limit of detection of 0.83 μM were obtained in the determination of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) at a working potential of 0.78 V (vs. 3 M Ag/AgCl/KCl), along with proficient values of reproducibility and repeatability (relative standard deviation < 3%). Finally, the analysis of PCMC was carried out in multiple validated water samples using the synthesized SNG-C/CB-PANI sensor device, obtaining excellent results of recovery values (97-104%). The synergetic effect of polyaniline and carbon black leads to novel antifouling and electrocatalytic effects that improve the applicability of this sensor in sample analysis versus complex conventional devices.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alfonso Sierra-Padilla
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Research on Electron Microscopy and Materials (IMEYMAT), Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Excelencia Internacional del Mar (CEIMAR), University of Cadiz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, Polígono del Río San Pedro S/N, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cadiz (INiBICA), Hospital Universitario 'Puerta del Mar', Universidad de Cadiz, 11009, Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Research on Electron Microscopy and Materials (IMEYMAT), Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Excelencia Internacional del Mar (CEIMAR), University of Cadiz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, Polígono del Río San Pedro S/N, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cadiz (INiBICA), Hospital Universitario 'Puerta del Mar', Universidad de Cadiz, 11009, Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Research on Electron Microscopy and Materials (IMEYMAT), Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Excelencia Internacional del Mar (CEIMAR), University of Cadiz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, Polígono del Río San Pedro S/N, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Research on Electron Microscopy and Materials (IMEYMAT), Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Excelencia Internacional del Mar (CEIMAR), University of Cadiz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, Polígono del Río San Pedro S/N, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain
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