Hyperbranched polymers containing stereocontorted cores as on-line solid-phase microextraction adsorbent for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Abstract

A polymer monolith column was prepared using click chemistry for on-line solid phase microextraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), using 2,2′,7,7′-tetraethynyl-9,9′-spirobifluorene(TES) and 1,4-bis(6-azidoalkoxy)benzene (BAB) as monomers, and Cu(PPh3)3Br as the catalyst. The polymer with spirocyclic cross-links was porous and presented an appropriate interspace of PAHs. Enrichment of PAHs, in the range of 100 to more than 1000 times, was due to the π–π stacking interaction and the effect of small size. The factors affecting the on-line microextraction efficiency were optimized, and the analytical conditions were evaluated to ensure reliability.