Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
95(39), С. 14582 - 14591
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2023
Cyclodextrin
polymers
(CDPs)
are
promising
next-generation
adsorbents
in
water
purification
technologies.
The
selectivity
of
the
polymer
derivate
cross-linked
with
tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile
(TFN-CDP)
for
nonionic
and
cationic
micropollutants
(MPs)
over
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM)
renders
adsorbent
also
attractive
many
analytical
applications.
molecular
drivers
observed
are,
nonetheless,
not
yet
fully
understood.
To
provide
new
insights
into
sorption
mechanism,
we
(i)
synthesized
TFN-CDPs
different
cavity
sizes
(α-,
β-,
γ-CDP);
(ii)
assessed
their
extraction
efficiencies
selected
MPs
competition
DOM
size
fractions
(<1,
1-3,
3-10,
>10
kDa)
to
test
size-selectivity;
(iii)
performed
nontargeted,
ultrahigh
resolution
Fourier
transform
ion
cyclotron
resonance
mass
spectrometry
analysis
on
CDP-extracted
compounds
(<1
probe
sorbate
properties
governing
selective
sorption.
First,
no
evidence
size-selectivity
was
obtained
through
either
CD
or
two
independent
approaches
(iii).
Second,
found
a
dominant
impact
oxygenation
polarity
MPs,
respectively,
relatively
oxygen-poor/nonpolar
molecules
favorably
retained
all
α-,
γ-CDP.
Third,
our
data
indicates
exclusion
an
anionic
matrix,
such
as
carboxylic
acids,
but
preferential
nitrogen-bearing
DOM,
pointing
at
repulsive
forces
negatively
charged
cross-linker
likely
reason.
Therefore,
ascribe
TFN-CDP's
nonpolar
electrostatic
interactions
between
MPs/DOM
building
blocks.
These
can
further
aid
optimization
efficient
sorbent
design
environmental
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Abstract
Compound-specific
isotope
analysis
(CSIA)
is
a
potent
method
for
illustrating
the
in
situ
degradation
of
aquatic
contaminants.
However,
its
application
to
surface
and
groundwater
hindered
by
low
contaminant
concentrations,
typically
nanogram-per-litre
range,
requiring
processing
large
water
volumes.
Polar
organic
chemical
integrative
samplers
(POCIS)
have
shown
promising
results
when
combined
with
CSIA,
yet
their
extended
deployment
time
accumulate
sufficient
analyte
mass
remains
major
limitation.
In
our
study,
we
addressed
this
issue
increasing
pore
size
polyethersulfone
membrane
(PES)
from
0.1
8
$$\upmu
$$
μ
m.
This
resulted
significant
increases
accumulation
rates
atrazine
(3.5-fold),
S-metolachlor
(3.4-fold),
boscalid
(3.0-fold).
Importantly,
larger
sizes
did
not
compromise
isotopic
integrity,
$$\Delta
\delta
^{13}$$
Δδ13
C
$$\le
+0.4\pm
0.1$$
≤+0.4±0.1
‰
^{15}$$
15
N
-0.6\pm
0.4$$
-0.6
‰,
both
within
accepted
uncertainties.
Additionally,
observed
an
enhanced
selectivity
pores
towards
target
analytes
over
humic
acids,
whereas
no
increase
(bio)fouling
potential
was
detected
m
membrane,
as
demonstrated
gravimetric
analysis,
SEM
measurements,
rates,
ratios
fouled
unfouled
POCIS.
Our
findings
show
that
reduces
expedites
required
gas
chromatography
ratio
spectrometry,
offering
expand
CSIA
low-concentration
pesticide
field.
Graphical
abstract
Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96(19), С. 7436 - 7443
Опубликована: Май 3, 2024
In
carbon-compound-specific
isotope
analysis
(carbon
CSIA)
of
environmental
micropollutants,
purification
samples
is
often
required
to
guarantee
accurate
measurements
a
target
compound.
A
companion
paper
has
brought
forward
an
innovative
approach
couple
quartz
crystal
microbalance
(QCM)
with
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
for
the
online
quantification
matrices
during
gradient
HPLC
purification.
This
work
investigates
benefit
polar
micropollutants
typically
present
in
samples.
Here,
we
studied
impact
natural
organic
matter
(NOM)
on
isotopic
integrity
model
analytes
and
suitability
NOM-to-analyte
ratio
as
proxy
sample
purity.
We
further
investigated
limitations
enhancement
using
QCM
C18
C8
phases
single
multiple
targets.
Strong
shifts
up
3.3%
toward
signature
NOM
were
observed
≥10.
Thanks
QCM,
optimization
matrix
removal
99.8%
was
possible
late-eluting
compounds.
The
efficiency
deteriorated
when
aiming
simultaneous
two
or
three
compounds,
leading
2.5%
less
removal.
Our
results
suggest
that
one
optimized
can
be
achieved
through
systematic
screening
3
5
different
gradients,
thereby
shift
boundaries
carbon
CSIA
by
2
orders
magnitude
lower
micropollutant
concentrations.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
180, С. 117908 - 117908
Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2024
The
role
of
compound-specific
isotope
analysis
(CSIA)
in
environmental
research
has
been
proven
over
the
last
few
decades.
Despite
advances
analytical
methods
and
instrumentation,
applying
CSIA
to
low-concentration
contaminants,
especially
at
field
scale,
remains
limited.
In
this
perspective
paper,
we
argue
that
limitation
stems
from
underdeveloped
sample
preparation
techniques,
particularly
lack
required
selectivity.
Drawing
an
extensive
review
nearly
600
studies
on
(i)
analyze
methodologies'
distribution
dedication
studies,
discussing
their
connection
with
maturity
suitable
techniques.
Additionally,
(ii)
examine
general
trends
sorbent
phase
technologies,
assessing
adequacy
meet
CSIA's
targeted
nature
applicability
micropollutants.
advocating
for
a
paradigm
shift,
(iii)
emphasize
need
adapt
future
development
strategies
light
past
current
innovations.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
167, С. 117264 - 117264
Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2023
Potentially
harmful
disinfection
by-products
(DBPs)
are
formed
upon
drinking
water
treatment
when
disinfectants
react
with
organic
matter
in
the
water.
Fourier
transform
ion
cyclotron
resonance
mass
spectrometry
(FT-ICR-MS)
provides
information
on
compositions
of
individual
DBPs
unknown,
toxicologically
relevant
fraction,
comprising
non-volatile,
high-molecular
weight
DBPs.
This
review
evaluates
current
applications
FT-ICR-MS
for
DBP
analysis
to
assist
improved
this
technique.
Four
methodological
aspects
focus,
1)
The
use
quenching
agents,
2)
choice
extraction
method
3)
ionization
techniques/modes,
and
4)
Data
processing
including
formula
verification
interpretation.
Quenching
can
lead
decomposition
or
adduct
formation
needs
be
further
evaluated
avoided.
There
is
a
large
potential
expand
by
applying
different
SPE
sorbents
techniques,
systematic
procedures
important
ensure
reliable
non-target
analysis.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
416(19), С. 4237 - 4247
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024
Abstract
The
continuous
introduction
of
micropollutants
into
the
environment
through
livestock
farming,
agricultural
practices,
and
wastewater
treatment
is
a
major
concern.
Among
these
pollutants
are
synthetic
sulfonamide
antibiotics
such
as
sulfamethoxazole,
which
not
always
fully
degraded
pose
risk
fostering
antimicrobial
resistance.
It
challenging
to
assess
degradation
sulfonamides
with
conventional
concentration
measurements.
This
study
introduces
compound-specific
isotope
analysis
nitrogen
ratios
at
natural
abundances
by
derivatization-gas
chromatography
hyphenated
ratio
mass
spectrometry
(derivatization-GC-IRMS)
new
more
precise
method
for
tracing
origin
sulfonamides.
Here,
sulfamethoxazole
was
used
model
compound
develop
optimize
derivatization
conditions
using
(trimethylsilyl)diazomethane
reagent.
With
optimized
conditions,
accurate
reproducible
δ
15
N
derivatization-GC-IRMS
achieved
in
two
different
laboratories
limit
3
nmol
on
column,
corresponding
0.253
µg
non-derivatized
SMX.
Application
four
further
sulfonamides,
sulfadiazine,
sulfadimethoxine,
sulfadimidine,
sulfathiazole,
shows
versatility
developed
method.
Its
benefit
demonstrated
first
application,
highlighting
possibility
distinguishing
from
suppliers
pharmaceutical
products.
Graphical
Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
95(42), С. 15505 - 15513
Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2023
Selectivity
in
solid-phase
extraction
(SPE)
materials
has
become
increasingly
important
for
analyte
enrichment
sensitive
analytical
workflows
to
alleviate
detrimental
matrix
effects.
Molecular-level
investigation
of
constituents,
which
are
preferentially
extracted
or
excluded,
can
provide
the
chemist
with
valuable
information
learn
about
their
control
on
sorbent
selectivity.
In
this
work,
we
employ
nontargeted
Fourier
transform
ion
cyclotron
resonance
mass
spectrometry
(FTICR
MS)
elucidate
molecular
chemodiversity
freshwater-derived
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM)
by
selective
model
β-cyclodextrin
polymer
(β-CDP)
comparison
conventional,
universal
SPE
sorbents
(i.e.,
Oasis
HLB,
Supel-Select
and
LiChrolut
EN).
Statistical
analysis
MS
data
corroborated
highly
nature
β-CDP
revealing
DOM
spectra
that
most
dissimilar
original
compositions.
We
found
its
selectivity
was
characterized
pronounced
discrimination
against
oxygenated
unsaturated
compounds,
were
associated
classes
lignin-like,
tannin-like,
carboxylic-rich
alicyclic
molecules.
contrast,
conventional
excluded
less
compounds
showed
a
more
behavior
wide
range
compositional
space.
lay
these
findings
larger
context
aids
analyst
obtaining
an
priori
estimate
toward
any
target
interest
serving
thereby
optimization
sample
preparation.
This
study
highlights
great
value
ultrahigh-resolution
better
understanding
targeted
analytics
provides
new
insights
into
sorption
novel
sorbents.