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Kaur S, Singla P, Dann AJ, McClements J, Sullivan MV, Kim M, Stoufer S, Dawson JA, Crapnell RD, Banks CE, Turner NW, Moore MD, Kaur I, Peeters M. Sensitive Electrochemical and Thermal Detection of Human Noroviruses Using Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Nanoparticles Generated against a Viral Target. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39263982 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
Abstract
Norovirus (NoV) is the predominant cause of foodborne illness globally; current detection methods are typically expensive, have inadequate sensitivities, and utilize biological receptors with poor stability. Therefore, accurate, cost-effective, and highly stable detection methods are needed to screen for NoV in foods. We developed molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) to detect NoV using a small target epitope (12 amino acids) with a solid-phase synthesis approach. The performance of three batches of nanoMIPs with varying monomer compositions (nanoMIP-1, -2, and -3) were compared both experimentally and computationally. Surface plasmon resonance examined nanoMIP binding affinity to norovirus virus-like particles (NoV-LPs), whereby nanoMIP-1 had the lowest KD value of 0.512 μM. This is significant, as traditional targets for generation of norovirus ligands previously reported were generated against drastically larger norovirus capsid segments that have limitations in ease of production. Further, an electrochemical sensor was developed by covalently attaching the nanoMIPs to glassy carbon electrodes. In agreement with our predictions from density functional theory simulations, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed a sensitive response toward NoV-LPs for nanoMIP batches tested; however, nanoMIP-1 was optimal, with an excellent detection limit of 3.4 pg/mL (1.9 × 105 particles/mL). Due to its exceptional performance, nanoMIP-1 was immobilized to screen-printed electrodes and utilized within a thermal sensor, where it exhibited a low detection limit of 6.5 pg/mL (3.7 × 105 particles/mL). Crucially, we demonstrated that nanoMIP-1 could detect NoV in real food samples (romaine lettuce) by using electrochemical and thermal sensors. Consequently, the study highlights the exceptional potential of nanoMIPs to replace traditional biological materials (e.g., antibodies) as sensitive, versatile, and highly stable receptors within NoV sensors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sarbjeet Kaur
- School of Engineering, Merz Court, Claremont Road, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
- Department of Chemistry, Centre for Advanced Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- School of Engineering, Merz Court, Claremont Road, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
- School of Engineering, Engineering A building, East Booth Street, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9QS, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering, Merz Court, Claremont Road, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
- School of Engineering, Engineering A building, East Booth Street, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9QS, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering, Merz Court, Claremont Road, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Dainton Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Chemistry-School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, John Dalton Building, Chester Steet, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, John Dalton Building, Chester Steet, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Dainton Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Centre for Advanced Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- School of Engineering, Merz Court, Claremont Road, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
- School of Engineering, Engineering A building, East Booth Street, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9QS, United Kingdom
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Crapnell R, Adarakatti PS, Banks CE. Electroanalytical Overview: The Sensing of Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic Acid). ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2024; 4:42-53. [PMID: 38404492 PMCID: PMC10885326 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
Mesalamine, known as 5-aminosalicylic acid, is a medication used primarily in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. 5-Aminosalicylic acid can be measured using various benchtop laboratory techniques which involve liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy, but these are sophisticated and large, meaning that they cannot be used on-site because transportation of the samples, chemicals, and physical and biological reactions can potentially occur, which can affect the sample's composition and potentially result in inaccurate results. An alternative approach is the use of electrochemical based sensing platforms which has the advantages of portability, cost-efficiency, facile miniaturization, and rapid analysis while nonetheless providing sensitivity and selectivity. We provide an overview of the use of the electroanalytical techniques for the sensing of 5-aminosalicylic acid and compare them to other laboratory-based measurements. The applications, challenges faced, and future opportunities for electroanalytical based sensing platforms are presented in this review.
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- Robert
D. Crapnell
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester
Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester
Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester
Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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Neng J, Wang J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Chen P. Trace analysis of food by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy combined with molecular imprinting technology: Principle, application, challenges, and prospects. Food Chem 2023; 429:136883. [PMID: 37506657 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a rapid detection method with high sensitivity and simple pretreatment, but can be affected by interference from matrix components. By incorporating molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) that recognize specific targets, MIP-SERS sensors effectively overcome the interference of complex matrices and offer improved stability and sensitivity. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the applications of MIP-SERS sensors for the detection of trace toxic substances in food. The underlying mechanism and development of SERS technology and the principle and classification of MIPs technology are discussed. Furthermore, the types of MIP-SERS sensors are introduced, with their advantages and disadvantages systematically illustrated. Recent advances in MIP-SERS technology for the detection of mycotoxins, additives, prohibited dyes, pesticides, veterinary drug residues, and other hazardous substances in food are highlighted. Finally, this review discusses the challenges associated with MIP-SERS technology and proposes future development prospects.
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- Jing Neng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Deqing 313299, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Deqing 313299, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Deqing 313299, China.
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- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Garg S, Sachdeva A, Peeters M, McClements J. Point-of-Care Prostate Specific Antigen Testing: Examining Translational Progress toward Clinical Implementation. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3643-3658. [PMID: 37830899 PMCID: PMC10616866 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c01402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common male cancer and is attributable to over 375,000 deaths annually. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a key biomarker for PCa and therefore measuring patient PSA levels is an important aspect of the diagnostic pathway. Automated immunoassays are currently utilized for PSA analysis, but they require a laboratory setting with specialized equipment and trained personnel. This results in high diagnostic costs, extended therapeutic turnaround times, and restrictions on testing capabilities in resource-limited settings. Consequently, there is a strong drive to develop point-of-care (PoC) PSA tests that can offer accurate, low-cost, and rapid results at the time and place of the patient. However, many emerging PoC tests experience a trade-off between accuracy, affordability, and accessibility which distinctly limits their translational potential. This review comprehensively assesses the translational advantages and limitations of emerging laboratory-level and commercial PoC tests for PSA determination. Electrochemical and optical PSA sensors from 2013 to 2023 are systematically examined. Furthermore, we suggest how the translational potential of emerging tests can be optimized to achieve clinical implementation and thus improve PCa diagnosis globally.
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- Saweta Garg
- Merz
Court, School of Engineering, Newcastle
University, Claremont Road, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, School of Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester M20 4BX, U.K.
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- Division
of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, U.K.
- Department
of Urology, The Christie NHS Foundation
Trust, Manchester M20 4BX, U.K.
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- Merz
Court, School of Engineering, Newcastle
University, Claremont Road, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
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- Merz
Court, School of Engineering, Newcastle
University, Claremont Road, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
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Ramajayam K, Ganesan S, Ramesh P, Beena M, Kokulnathan T, Palaniappan A. Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Biomimetic Systems for Sensing Environmental Contaminants, Biomarkers, and Bioimaging Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:245. [PMID: 37366840 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), a biomimetic artificial receptor system inspired by the human body's antibody-antigen reactions, have gained significant attraction in the area of sensor development applications, especially in the areas of medical, pharmaceutical, food quality control, and the environment. MIPs are found to enhance the sensitivity and specificity of typical optical and electrochemical sensors severalfold with their precise binding to the analytes of choice. In this review, different polymerization chemistries, strategies used in the synthesis of MIPs, and various factors influencing the imprinting parameters to achieve high-performing MIPs are explained in depth. This review also highlights the recent developments in the field, such as MIP-based nanocomposites through nanoscale imprinting, MIP-based thin layers through surface imprinting, and other latest advancements in the sensor field. Furthermore, the role of MIPs in enhancing the sensitivity and specificity of sensors, especially optical and electrochemical sensors, is elaborated. In the later part of the review, applications of MIP-based optical and electrochemical sensors for the detection of biomarkers, enzymes, bacteria, viruses, and various emerging micropollutants like pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides, and heavy metal ions are discussed in detail. Finally, MIP's role in bioimaging applications is elucidated with a critical assessment of the future research directions for MIP-based biomimetic systems.
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- Kalaipriya Ramajayam
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lazar MM, Ghiorghita CA, Dragan ES, Humelnicu D, Dinu MV. Ion-Imprinted Polymeric Materials for Selective Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062798. [PMID: 36985770 PMCID: PMC10055817 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The introduction of selective recognition sites toward certain heavy metal ions (HMIs) is a great challenge, which has a major role when the separation of species with similar physicochemical features is considered. In this context, ion-imprinted polymers (IIPs) developed based on the principle of molecular imprinting methodology, have emerged as an innovative solution. Recent advances in IIPs have shown that they exhibit higher selectivity coefficients than non-imprinted ones, which could support a large range of environmental applications starting from extraction and monitoring of HMIs to their detection and quantification. This review will emphasize the application of IIPs for selective removal of transition metal ions (including HMIs, precious metal ions, radionuclides, and rare earth metal ions) from aqueous solution by critically analyzing the most relevant literature studies from the last decade. In the first part of this review, the chemical components of IIPs, the main ion-imprinting technologies as well as the characterization methods used to evaluate the binding properties are briefly presented. In the second part, synthesis parameters, adsorption performance, and a descriptive analysis of solid phase extraction of heavy metal ions by various IIPs are provided.
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- Maria Marinela Lazar
- Department of Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Carol I Bd. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Functional Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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An ultra-sensitive dopamine measurement platform based on molecularly imprinted polymer-carbon hybrid nanomaterials for in vitro use. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Naphthalimide-Piperazine Derivatives as Multifunctional "On" and "Off" Fluorescent Switches for pH, Hg 2+ and Cu 2+ Ions. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031275. [PMID: 36770945 PMCID: PMC9918953 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Novel 1,8-naphthalimide-based fluorescent probes NI-1 and NI-2 were designed and screened for use as chemosensors for detection of heavy metal ions. Two moieties, methylpyridine (NI-1) and hydroxyphenyl (NI-2), were attached via piperazine at the C-4 position of the napthalimide core resulting in a notable effect on their spectroscopic properties. NI-1 and NI-2 are pH sensitive and show an increase in fluorescence intensity at around 525 nm (switch "on") in the acidic environment, with pKa values at 4.98 and 2.91, respectively. Amongst heavy metal ions only Cu2+ and Hg2+ had a significant effect on the spectroscopic properties. The fluorescence of NI-1 is quenched in the presence of either Cu2+ or Hg2+ which is attributed to the formation of 1:1 metal-ligand complexes with binding constants of 3.6 × 105 and 3.9 × 104, respectively. The NI-1 chemosensor can be used for the quantification of Cu2+ ions in sub-micromolar quantities, with a linear range from 250 nM to 4.0 μM and a detection limit of 1.5 × 10-8 M. The linear range for the determination of Hg2+ is from 2 μM to 10 μM, with a detection limit of 8.8 × 10-8 M. Conversely, NI-2 behaves like a typical photoinduced electron transfer (PET) sensor for Hg2+ ions. Here, the formation of a complex with Hg2+ (binding constant 8.3 × 103) turns the green fluorescence of NI-2 into the "on" state. NI-2 showed remarkable selectivity towards Hg2+ ions, allowing for determination of Hg2+ concentration over a linear range of 1.3 μM to 25 μM and a limit of detection of 4.1 × 10-7 M.
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Tenea AG, Dinu C, Buica GO, Vasile GG. Electrochemical System for Field Control of Hg 2+ Concentration in Wastewater Samples. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:1084. [PMID: 36772124 PMCID: PMC9919054 DOI: 10.3390/s23031084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The paper presents the validation of an electrochemical procedure for on-site Hg2+ ions determination in wastewater samples using a modified carbon screen-printed electrode (SPE) with a complexing polymeric film based on poly(2,2'-(ethane-1,2-diylbis((2-(azulen-2-ylamino)-2-oxoethyl)azanediyl))diacetic acid) (polyL). Using metal ions accumulation in an open circuit followed by anodic stripping voltammetry, the SPE-polyL electrode presents a linear range in the range of 20 µg/L to 150 µg/L, with a limit of detection (LOD) = 6 µg/L, limit of quantification (LOQ) = 20 µg/L, and an average measurement uncertainty of 26% of mercury ions. The results obtained in situ and in the laboratory using the SPE-polyL modified electrode were compared with those obtained by the atomic absorption spectrometry coupled with the cold vapor generation standardized method, with the average values indicating excellent recovery yields.
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- Anda-Gabriela Tenea
- National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology ECOIND, 57-73 Drumul Podul Dambovitei Str., 060652 Bucharest, Romania
- Chemistry Department, Science Faculty, University of Craiova, 107i Bucharest Street, 200478 Craiova, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology ECOIND, 57-73 Drumul Podul Dambovitei Str., 060652 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology ECOIND, 57-73 Drumul Podul Dambovitei Str., 060652 Bucharest, Romania
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