Developing novel sorbent phases has advanced solid-based sample preparation techniques, improving analytical performance in complex matrices. Carbon-based sorbents, known for their high surface area, thermal and mechanical stability, and modifiability due to abundant organic functional groups, have emerged as exceptional materials in this field. Due to their versatile characteristics, carbon-based materials have been extensively investigated as promising materials for anchoring and functionalization with biopolymers, resulting in innovative hybrid materials, so-called carbon-based biosorbents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe advancement of traditional sample preparation techniques has brought about miniaturization systems designed to scale down conventional methods and advocate for environmentally friendly analytical approaches. Although often referred to as green analytical strategies, the effectiveness of these methods is intricately linked to the properties of the sorbent utilized. Moreover, to fully embrace implementing these methods, it is crucial to innovate and develop new sorbent or solid phases that enhance the adaptability of miniaturized techniques across various matrices and analytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: One of the primary objectives in green analytical practices is the seamless integration of extraction and separation steps, resulting in the augmentation of both analytical throughput and method performance. Consequently, the exploration of prospective sorbent materials has drawn significant attention in the scientific community, particularly concerning the potential for online procedures. Employing the optimal sorbent material within an automated analytical approach holds the promise of elevating the precision of the analytical evaluation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNano-liquid chromatography (nanoLC) is gaining significant attention as a primary analytical technique across various scientific domains. Unlike conventional high-performance LC, nanoLC utilizes columns with inner diameters (i.ds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditionally, creatinine determination is made by a spectrophotometric method; however, some compounds present in biological samples can interfere with creatinine determination, decreasing the sensitivity of the method in urine samples. Consequently, we report the development of a new molecularly imprinted polymer as a sorbent phase for disposable pipette extraction to determine creatinine in urine samples by high-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. The synthesized polymer showed a high superficial area and presented a first-order kinetic reaction and a high selectivity for creatinine extraction compared to the non-molecularly imprinted polymer.
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