Extraction Of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Research Articles

Optimized design of quaternary amino-functionalized chitosan fibers for ultra-high diclofenac adsorption from wastewater

The extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from water bodies is imperative due to the potential harm to humans and the ecosystem caused by NSAID-contaminated water. Quaternary amino-functionalized epichlorohydrin cross-linked chitosan fibers (QECFs), an economical and eco-friendly adsorbent, were successfully prepared using a simple and gentle method for efficient diclofenac (DCF) adsorption. Additionally, the optimized factors for the preparation of QECFs included epichlorohydrin concentration, pH, temperature, and (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) trimethylammonium chloride (CHTAC) concentration. QECFs demonstrated excellent adsorption performance for DCF across a broad pH range of 7–12. The calculated maximum adsorption capacity and the amount of adsorbed DCF per adsorption site were determined to be 987.5 ± 20.1 mg/g and 1.2 ± 0.2, respectively, according to the D-R and Hill isotherm models, at pH 7 within 180 min. This performance surpassed that of previously reported adsorbents. The regeneration of QECFs could be achieved using a 0.5 mol/L NaOH solution within 90 min, with QECFs retaining their original fiber form and experiencing only a 9.18% reduction in adsorption capacity after 5 cycles. The Fourier transform infrared spectrometer and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to study the characterization of QECFs, the preparation mechanism of QECFs, and the adsorption mechanism of DCF by QECFs. Quaternary ammonium groups (R4N+) were well developed in QECFs through the reaction between amino/hydroxyl groups on chitosan and CHTAC, and approximately 0.98 CHTAC molecule with 0.98 R4N+ group were immobilized on each chitosan monomer. Additionally, these R4N+ on QECFs played a crucial role in the removal of DCF.

Sunflower-like missing-linker covalent organic framework for efficient extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

As excellent crystalline materials, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are widely used in drug adsorption. In this work, a defective engineering strategy was proposed for designing and preparing the functionalized end-capping monomer and missing-linker COFs. The missing-linker COF 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzene-1,3,5-tricarbaldehyde compound with glycidyltrimethyl ammonium chloride modified benzene-1,4-diamine (TpPa-GTA) was synthesized through Schiff base reaction with wide pore size distribution for adsorption of four nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The adsorption process follows pseudo-second-order kinetics, and the four drugs reached adsorption equilibrium within 10 min. The sunflower-like structure helps to promote intraparticle diffusion during the adsorption process, thereby realizing the rapid adsorption of TpPa-GTA. The equilibrium isotherms fit well with both the Freundlich and Langmuir models, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 83.3-315 mg g-1 calculated from the Langmuir model. Based on the detection results of Zeta potential and XPS, the adsorption mechanism was inferred, and the rapid capture of NSAIDs in the wide pH range of 4.0 to 7.5 was realized under electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding, and π-π interaction. The detection of lake and river samples using the missing adapter TpPa-GTA has a recovery rate of 84.2-117%, which provides a new approach to the adsorption of pollutants with COFs.

Facile and efficient preparation of amino bearing metal-organic frameworks-coated cotton fibers for solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in human plasma

The determination of blood concentration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is highly desired in clinical practice. In this work, three amino bearing metal-organic frameworks (amino-MOFs) coated cotton fibers were prepared using a facile cysteine-triggered in situ growth strategy and proposed as in-tip solid-phase microextraction (in-SPME) adsorbents for efficient extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from human plasma. The self-made adsorbents exhibited satisfactory extraction performance toward three NSAIDs including diclofenac sodium, ketoprofen and flurbiprofen. Under the optimized conditions, the established method exhibited satisfactory enrichment performance, low limits of detection and excellent extraction efficiency. Good reproducibility, wide linear range, excellent linearity and satisfactory sensitivity were obtained in the experiment. The method was also used for the enrichment and determination of NSAIDs in human plasma samples. Good recoveries were obtained, ranging from 66.5% to 98.9% with relative standard deviations less than 6.62%. The good performance of amino-MOFs was due to the synergistic effects arising from grafted charged amino groups within ordered pores of suitable size, leading to strong affinity towards guest molecules. Electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bond and π-π interaction played a vital role in the extraction of NSAIDs. This report indicated the potential of amino-MOFs as efficient adsorbents for the determination of NSAIDs from human plasma.

Polyester fabric-based nano copper-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes sorbent for thin film extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

In this study, in-situ preparation of copper nanoparticles under sonoheating conditions followed by coating on commercial polyester fabric is reported. Through the self-assembly interaction of thiol groups and copper nanoparticles, the modified polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) was deposited on the fabric's surface. In the next step, radical thiol–ene click reactions were implemented to create more layers of POSSs. Subsequently, the modified fabric was applied for sorptive thin film extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including naproxen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, and mefenamic acid from urine samples, followed by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with a UV detector. The morphology of the prepared fabric phase was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, water angle contact, energy dispersive spectrometry mapping, analysis of nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The significant extraction parameters, including the acidity of the sample solution, desorption solvent and its volume, extraction time, and desorption time, were investigated using the one-variable-at-a-time approach. Under the optimal condition, NSAIDs' detection limit was 0.3–1 ng mL−1 with a wide linear range of 1–1000 ng mL−1. The recovery values were between 94.0% and 110.0%, with relative standard deviations of less than 6.3%. The prepared fabric phase exhibited acceptable repeatability, stability, and sorption property toward NSAIDs in urine samples.

Porphyrin-based magnetic porous organic polymer for efficient magnetic solid phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water

The ubiquitous occurrence of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the environmental water system has drawn significant concerns due to their adverse effects. The accurate monitoring the content of them is of great significance but challenging in terms of the complex matrix and trace concentration. In this work, a porphyrin-based magnetic porous organic polymer composite (PM-POP) was prepared through a solvent-free synthetic method. Owing to the highly porous structure and strong affinities, the as-prepared PM-POP could be utilized as a highly efficient adsorbent for the magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) of NSAIDs. Combining with the high-performance liquid chromatography separation with ultraviolet detector (HPLC-UV), a sensitive analytical method was established, which exhibited wide linear ranges (0.1–400 μg/L) and large enrichment factors (EFs) (39.5–82.9 folds) along with good precision (intra-day RSD ≤ 4.9%) and repeatability (inter-day RSD ≤ 8.4%). Ultimately, it was applied to determinate trace NSAIDs in practical water samples successfully, demonstrating its good application prospect in environmental analysis.

Dispersive solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in water and urine samples using a magnetic ionic liquid hypercrosslinked polymer composite

In this work, Friedel-Crafts alkylation was successfully applied to prepare a magnetic ionic liquid hypercrosslinked polymer composite (Fe3O4@IL-HCP), which was subsequently employed as magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) adsorbent for the isolation and enrichment of trace non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The developed composite was comprehensively characterized using various techniques, with the results indicating that it possessed high saturation magnetization (39.44 em g − 1), large specific surface area (175 m2g − 1), and high adsorption capacity for NSAIDs. The adsorption behavior and mechanisms were also investigated in detail. NSAIDs were adsorbed onto the Fe3O4@IL-HCP sorbent via a heterogeneous multilayer process consisting of hydrogen bonding and π-π and electrostatic interactions. Additionally, the composite's large surface area and multiple active sites enabled extraction equilibrium within 6 min. By coupling with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the developed MSPE/HPLC method was applied for the determination of selected NSAIDs in water and urine samples. The developed method displayed wide linear ranges, low limits of detection (0.12–0.30 ng mL−1 and 0.15–1.5 ng mL−1 in water and urine samples, respectively), sufficient recoveries (92.8–109%), and good precision (relative standard deviations ≤ 4.6%). Thus, the findings of this work provide an appealing alternative for the extraction and determination of trace NSAIDs in environmental water and biological samples.

Deep eutectic solvent - loaded Fe3O4@MIL-101(Cr) with core–shell structure for the magnetic solid phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in environmental water samples

A novel deep eutectic solvent - loaded magnetic solid phase extraction (DES-L-MSPE) method was proposed, which was based on the direct loading of a hydrophobic DES composed of L-menthol and lactic acid (1:2) into the pores of core–shell magnetic Fe3O4@MIL-101(Cr) nanoparticles. The function of DES was to condition the Fe3O4@MIL-101(Cr) and promote liquid phase microextraction for the analytes. Through coupling with HPLC-UV analysis, this method was utilized for the determination of six non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ketoprofen, naproxen, flurbiprofen, diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, and mefenamic acid in environmental water samples. The influencing parameters such as type and ratio of DES, amount of adsorbent, sample solution pH, salt concentration, extraction time, elution solvent and time were investigated and optimized in detail. Under the optimal conditions, the method exhibited good linearity (5.0–1000 μg/L for ketoprofen, ibuprofen, 1.5–600 μg/L for flurbiprofen, mefenamic acid, 2.5–1000 μg/L for naproxen and 3.0–600 μg/L for diclofenac sodium with the correlation coefficients ranging from 0.9972 to 0.9993), low limits of detection (0.20–1.1 μg/L), and high precision (RSD < 8.2 %). Besides, the recoveries in spiked lake and river water samples were 89.8 %–110.4 % and 83.8 %–109.0 %, respectively. Taken together, the established method was proved to be simple, fast, highly sensitive and accurate for the determination of NSAIDs from aqueous matrices.

Computer-aided design-based green fabrication of magnetic molecularly imprinted nanoparticles for specific extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Novel magnetic molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (MMINs) were greenly synthesized by one-pot method with ketoprofen (KP) as template molecule and used as the adsorbent of magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) for selective extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). By means of calculation simulation technology, N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) and allylglycine (AG) were rapidly screened as suitable dual functional monomers. After that, self-assembly solution of KP-NVP/AG, magnetic source (Fe3+/Fe2+) and N,N-dimethylformamide were mixed in one pot, and then simple hydrothermal technology was utilized to quickly prepare MMINs with a total reaction period of 3.5 h. A series of characterized techniques were adopted to study the structure, morphology and magnetic property of prepared MMINs. Results indicated that the adsorption behavior of MMINs towards KP was well fit for Freundlich adsorption model and pseudo-second-order kinetics. Under the optimal conditions, the obtained MMINs exhibited satisfactory specific recognition capability. The imprinting factor and extraction capacity towards KP were as high as 6.73 and 15.6 mg/g, respectively. Combining with HPLC, accurate and reliable approach for the measurement of trace NSAIDs in environmental waters and human urine samples was developed. The established approach exhibited low limits of detection (0.0024–0.0029 and 0.0026–0.0045 μg/L for water and urine samples, respectively), good fortified recoveries (77.8–119 % for water samples and 78.3–120 % for urine samples) and satisfactory precision (RSDs ≤ 9.7 %).

Poly Schiff-base based on polyimides functionalized with magnetic nanoparticles as novel sorbent for magnetic solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in environmental water samples

A core-shell structure of hydroxy-functionalized Schiff-base based on polyimides (PSB) modified with magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PSB) has been synthesized. The Fe3O4@PSB was employed as a magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) sorbent for the extraction and determination of trace non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) i.e. naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen in environmental samples followed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The structure of Fe3O4@PSB was characterized by TEM, TGA, VSM, EDS mapping, FT-IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR analyses to confirm the immobilization of Fe3O4 on PSB. The effective factors, such as desorption solvent, sorbent amount, extraction and desorption time, ionic strength, and sample pH were tuned to obtain the optimal extraction conditions. The calibration curve is linear in the range of 0.05–300 ng mL−1 and the relative standard deviation (RSD) is 3.5–5.5 % under optimal conditions. The limit of detection (LOD) is 0.01–0.03 ng mL−1. The relative spiked recoveries of real water samples ranged from 96.4 to 99.5%, with RSD varying from 5.0 to 6.7%. In real water samples, Fe3O4@PSB demonstrated excellent NSAID adsorption, stability, and reproducibility properties.

Solid-phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in urine and water samples using acidic calix[4]arene intercalated in LDH followed by quantification via HPLC-UV

The aim of the present study is the preparation of a carboxylic acid calix[4]arene-based sorbent. To this end, calix[4]arene containing two carboxylic acid groups in lower rim (ACA) was successfully synthesized and then intercalated between Mg/Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) as a new sorbent (ACA-LDH). The extraction capability of the prepared sorbent was investigated by using the pack column strategy for the extraction of selected nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) includes aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen (as model compounds) from different complicated matrices, as well as ACA and LDH as a control. The successful synthesis of the sorbent was approved using 1H and 13C NMR, FT-IR spectroscopy, MAP, TGA, FE-SEM and XRD. A response surface methodology (RSM) including Plackett–Burman design (PBD) and Box–Behnken design (BBD) were used to refine and optimize parameters affecting extractionand desorption process. The extracted analytes were analyzed using a high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with UV detector (HPLC-UV). Under optimal condition, the response to NSAIDs in the concentration range of 0.5–500 μg.L−1 is linear. The intra-day and inter-day RSDs, and LODs, are <3.5 % and <0.39 μg L−1, respectively. This method was used to successfully identify NSAIDs in human urine samples. The spiking recovery for spiked samples ranged from 91.9 % to 98.5 %. The findings showed that this new sorbent and current procedure could be useful for sensitive, facile and cost-effective determining NSAIDs in real samples.

A New Date Stone Biochar for Effective Solid Phase Extraction of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Water

A New Date Stone Biochar for Effective Solid Phase Extraction of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Water

Simple Synthesis of Fe3O4@-Activated Carbon from Wastepaper for Dispersive Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Their UHPLC–PDA Determination in Human Plasma

In the present society, the recycling and reuse of valuable substances are of utmost importance for economic and environmental purposes. At the same time, there is a pressing need to develop new methods to protect the ecosystem from many human activities, including those that have contributed to an ever-increasing presence of pharmaceutical pollutants. In this study, a straightforward approach that applies a magnetic carbon composite for the effective removal of NSAIDs from biological fluids is reported. The composite was produced by recycling wasted handkerchiefs, to provide cellulose to the reactive system and then transformed into carbon via calcination at high temperature. The morphological and structural features of the prepared “Fe3O4@-activated carbon” samples were investigated via thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Magnetic solid-state extraction was carried out to reveal the adsorption capabilities of the magnetic carbon composite and then combined with UHPLC–PDA for the determination and quantification of five NSAIDs (furprofen, indoprofen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, and indomethacin). The method developed herein proved to be fast and accurate. The adsorbent could be reused for up to 10 cycles, without any decrease in performance; thus, it contributes to an intelligent and sustainable economic strategy projected toward minimal waste generation.

Polyimidazolyl acetate ionic liquid grafted on cellulose filter paper as thin-film extraction phase for extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water.

Recently, pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the water environment exhibited potential risks to both human and aquatic organisms. In order to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of pharmaceutical detection, the polyimidazolyl acetate ionic liquid was synthesized by Radziszewski reaction and coated on cellulose filter papers as a thin-film extraction phase for extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water. The attenuated total reflection-infrared spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscope analyses demonstrated that the polyimidazolyl acetate ionic liquid was successfully prepared and attached to the surface of the cellulose filter paper through chemical bonding. The adsorption capacity of the homemade thin-film extraction material for the four non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was greater than 8898ng/cm2 under the optimum conditions, and the desorption rate was over 90%. Then, a paper-based thin-film extraction phase-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was established for the extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in water. This method provided limits of detection and limits of quantification were in the range of 0.02-0.15 and 0.17-0.50 μg/L, respectively. Hence, the obtained thin-film extraction phase showed excellent recovery and reproducibility for the target non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with carboxyl groups from water.

MIL-101(Fe)@TiO2 nanotube composite material is used for the solid phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the synergy of multiple interactions.

Increasing the adsorption sites and effective interactions between sorbents and the targets can improve the solid-phase extraction (SPE) efficiency. Herein, based on the advantages of MOFs and TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2 NTs), an MIL-101(Fe)@TiO2 NT composite was prepared and applied to extract non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from water samples coupled with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Through characterization, it was established that MIL-101(Fe) was effectively composited on the surface and inside the TiO2 nanotubes, increasing effective adsorption sites. The obtained composite material well retains the structure and functional groups of the two original materials, and while retaining the original force with the target, it achieves a synergistic effect and produces more interactions with the target. Therefore, the extraction efficiency was greatly improved. The recovery efficiency reached 97.7-105.1% with an RSD of less than 6.71%, the detection limit was 0.1-0.2 μg L-1, and the linear range was 1-200 μg L-1 with a determination coefficient of 0.9972-0.9994. Owing to the stability of the two original materials, the composite material could be recycled and reused to extract NSAIDs up to 15 times without a loss of the recovery rate. Satisfactory results were obtained when it was used to extract NSAIDs from the Yellow River. These results indicate that the synthesized MIL-101(Fe)@TiO2 NT material is a promising sorbent to extract NSAIDs at trace concentrations with high efficiency and long lifetimes.

Imine-linked covalent organic frameworks coated stir bar sorptive extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from environmental water followed by high performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection

In this study, spherical imine-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) were fabricated from 2,5-dimethoxybenzene-1,4-dialdehyde (DMTP) and 1,3,5-tris (4-aminophenyl) benzene (TAPB) and named as TAPB-DMTP-COFs. The resulting powders were coated onto bare glass bars via physical-adhesion to obtain TAPB-DMTP-COFs coated stir bars. The self-made stir bars exhibited higher extraction efficiency (74–85%) and faster dynamics (50 min) towards non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) over ethylene glycol-Silicone (42–68%, 180 min) and polydimethylsiloxane (3–61%, 180 min) coated stir bars. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), zeta potential and water contact angle were employed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the adsorption mechanism between the coating and analytes. The results displayed that methoxy group worked as an adsorption site helping the adsorption of interest NSAIDs onto the TAPB-DMTP-COFs coating and hydrogen bonds formed between the O atoms and the analytes. Additionally, the adsorption mechanisms possibly also involved π-π interaction and hydrophobic interaction. Moreover, TAPB-DMTP-COFs coated stir bars exhibited good stability and could be reused more than 60 times. Subsequently, a method by combining TAPB-DMTP-COFs coated stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) with liquid chromatography (HPLC)-ultraviolet detector (UV) was established for the determination of four NSAIDs in environmental waters. Under the optimized conditions, the established method showed a wide linear range of 0.2/1–500 μg/L for interest NSAIDs, the limits of detection varied from 0.039 to 0.312 μg/L. Yangtze River water, East Lake water and Spring water were subjected to the proposed method, the recoveries in spiked samples were 84.7–104%, 81.2–101% and 82.6–97.6%, respectively.

Polycaprolactone Composite Micro/Nanofibrous Material as an Alternative to Restricted Access Media for Direct Extraction and Separation of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs from Human Serum Using Column-Switching Chromatography.

Application of the poly-ɛ-caprolactone composite sorbent consisting of the micro- and nanometer fibers for the on-line extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from a biological matrix has been introduced. A 100 μL human serum sample spiked with ketoprofen, naproxen, sodium diclofenac, and indomethacin was directly injected in the extraction cartridge filled with the poly-ɛ-caprolactone composite sorbent. This cartridge was coupled with a chromatographic instrument via a six-port switching valve allowing the analyte extraction and separation within a single analytical run. The 1.5 min long extraction step isolated the analytes from the proteinaceous matrix was followed by their 13 min HPLC separation using Ascentis Express RP-Amide (100 × 4.6 mm, 5 µm) column. The recovery of all analytes from human serum tested at three concentration levels ranged from 70.1% to 118.7%. The matrix calibrations were carried out in the range 50 to 20,000 ng mL−1 with correlation coefficients exceeding 0.996. The detection limit was 15 ng mL−1, and the limit of quantification corresponded to 50 ng mL−1. The developed method was validated and successfully applied for the sodium diclofenac determination in real patient serum. Our study confirmed the ability of the poly-ɛ-caprolactone composite sorbent to remove the proteins from the biological matrix, thus serving as an alternative to the application of restricted-access media.

Effect of Aliquat®336 on supported liquid membrane on electromembrane extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Up to now, most electromembrane extraction methods describe the use of pure organic solvents or mixtures as supported liquid membrane. However, the need to incorporate carriers in the supported liquid membrane to achieve the extraction of high polar compounds, seems to indicate that the presence of certain additives in the organic solvent may improve the extraction yield. For this reason, some studies have tried to enhance electrokinetic migration in different ways, modifying either the supported liquid membrane or even the donor solution. In this work, it has been studied and optimized an electromembrane extraction of five widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: salicylic acid, ketoprofen, naproxen, diclofenac and ibuprofen. The thickness and porosity of the support, the supported liquid membrane composition, the donor and acceptor phase pH, the voltage, the extraction time and the electrode configuration were optimized. supported liquid membrane was modified by adding different amounts of Aliquat®336, a cationic carrier commonly used in electromembrane extraction procedure for anionic compounds. The results compared with those obtained in the same extraction conditions using the pure organic solvent as supported liquid membrane, showed better extraction recoveries. The highest recoveries were achieved using a pH 5 donor phase and an acceptor phase at pH 12. The recoveries were within the range of 39 and 53% after 12 min extraction, using a voltage of 80 V, a stirring speed of 400 rpm and 1-nonanol modified with Aliquat®336 2.5% (w/v) as support liquid membrane. Detection and quantitation limits were within 0.02–1.0 ng mL−1 and 0.05–3.0 ng mL−1, respectively.The selected analytes were extracted by electromembrane extraction using a home-made device designed with a flat configuration. The analyses were carried out by high performance liquid chromatography with diode array and fluorescence detection and finally, applied to the analysis of human urine samples.

Solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in human plasma and water samples using sol–gel-based metal-organic framework coating

In this research, the Cu-based metal-organic framework (MOF-199) was fabricated and coated on the stainless steel mesh as substrates through sol−gel procedure. Then the coated substrates were placed in a small column known as solid-phase extraction cartridge. The SPE based coated stainless steel mesh coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography-UV detector (HPLC-UV) was used for the fast extraction, and quantification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from human plasma and water samples. To find optimum extraction conditions, the impacts of effective parameters on analytical performance like sample pH, sample volume, type, and volume of desorption solvent were optimized. At the optimized conditions, calibration graphs of analytes were linear in the concentration range of 0.03−300 ng mL−1 for water samples, and 0.1−200 ng mL−1 for plasma samples. The correlation coefficients were in the range of 0.9938 to 0.9989. Also, the limits of detection (LODs) were from 0.01 to 0.02 ng mL−1 for water samples and 0.03 to 0.1 ng mL−1 for plasma samples. The cartridge repeatability was studied at different values, and the relative standard deviations (RSDs%) were achieved between 3.5 and 5.1%. Consequently, this procedure was successfully used in the extraction and detection of NSAIDs in real water and plasma samples with relative recoveries ranged from 93.6 to 99.6%.

Hydrophilic carboxyl supported immobilization of UiO-66 for novel bar sorptive extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in food samples

Herein, the preparation of UiO-66 on frosted glass rod (FGR) was proposed through the coordination interaction of Zr-OH groups and carboxyl sites on FGR. The relative standard deviations (RSDs) of intra-batch and inter-batch were below 8.0% (n = 7). UiO-66-modified FGR (UiO-66@FGR) was applied to the extraction and monitoring of five non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by coupling to novel bar sorptive extraction (BSE) with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC). Sample volume, stirring rate, extraction time, sample pH value, desorption solvent, and desorption time were investigated. NSAIDs (ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac sodium) were determined at a low limit of detection (0.92 ng/mL) over a wide linear range (10–1500 ng/mL). The developed method was used to analyze NSAIDs in sheep muscle, chicken wing, and milk with recoveries of 80.8%-117.2%, RSDs < 6.5%. Fabricated UiO-66@FGR exhibited excellent reproducibility, stability, and good adsorption property towards NSAIDs in food samples.

Diclofenac and Ibuprofen Determination in Sewage Sludge Using a QuEChERS Approach: Occurrence and Ecological Risk Assessment in Three Nigerian Wastewater Treatment Plants.

A quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe (QuEChERS) method was optimized for the extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) diclofenac and ibuprofen from sewage sludge. Dispersive-solid phase extraction (d-SPE) was employed for sample clean-up. Instrumental analysis was performed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Ecological risk was assessed for four trophic levels: fish, daphnia, algae and bacteria. The method limits of quantification for diclofenac and ibuprofen were 0.43 µg g- 1 and 0.45 µg g- 1, respectively. Correlation coefficients were above 0.999. Extraction recoveries ranged from 70 to 118 % and satisfactory inter-day reproducibility (% RSD) of < 18 % was obtained. Diclofenac and ibuprofen were measured up to 1.02 µg g- 1 and 6.6 µg g- 1, respectively in sewage sludge from three Nigerian wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Ibuprofen posed high risk to fish, daphnia, algae and bacteria. This work presents the first report on the ecological risk assessment of diclofenac and ibuprofen in sewage sludge from Nigerian WWTPs.