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Drăgan, A.-M.; Feier, B.G.; Tertis, M.; Bodoki, E.; Truta, F.; Stefan, M.-G.; Kiss, B.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K.; Oprean, R.; Cristea, C. |
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Forensic analysis of synthetic cathinones on nanomaterials-based platforms : chemometric-assisted voltametric and UPLC-MS/MS investigation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2023 |
Publication |
Nanomaterials |
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13 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
2393-19 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
| Abstract |
Synthetic cathinones (SCs) are a group of new psychoactive substances often referred to as “legal highs” or “bath salts”, being characterized by a dynamic change, new compounds continuously emerging on the market. This creates a lack of fast screening tests, making SCs a constant concern for law enforcement agencies. Herein, we present a fast and simple method for the detection of four SCs (alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone, N-ethylhexedrone, 4-chloroethcathinone, and 3-chloromethcathinone) based on their electrochemical profiles in a decentralized manner. In this regard, the voltametric characterization of the SCs was performed by cyclic and square wave voltammetry. The elucidation of the SCs redox pathways was successfully achieved using liquid chromatography coupled to (tandem) mass spectrometry. For the rational identification of the ideal experimental conditions, chemometric data processing was employed, considering two critical qualitative and quantitative variables: the type of the electrochemical platform and the pH of the electrolyte. The analytical figures of merit were determined on standard working solutions using the optimized method, which exhibited wide linear ranges and LODs suitable for confiscated sample screening. Finally, the performance of the method was evaluated on real confiscated samples, the resulting validation parameters being similar to those obtained with another portable device (i.e., Raman spectrometer). |
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001061205100001 |
Publication Date |
2023-08-23 |
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| ISSN |
2079-4991 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
5.3 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.3; 2023 IF: 3.553 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:199221 |
Serial |
8869 |
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Drăgan, A.-M.; Parrilla, M.; Feier, B.; Oprean, R.; Cristea, C.; De Wael, K. |
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Analytical techniques for the detection of amphetamine-type substances in different matrices : a comprehensive review |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Trac-Trends In Analytical Chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Trac-Trend Anal Chem |
| Volume |
145 |
Issue |
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Pages |
116447 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
| Abstract |
This current review focuses on contributions to amphetamine-type substances (ATS) analysis. This type of synthetic illicit drugs has been increasingly present worldwide reaching 5% of the market on illicit drugs in 2019. The increment of their production in many clandestine laboratories and easy distribution among society are two of the main concerns towards the battle against synthetic drugs. Therefore, the first part of this review details the classification and mechanism of action of ATS in the human body. Second, the pharmacological and toxicological effects of ATS on human health are described to motivate the need of early detection of ATS. Subsequently, the most used laboratory-based and portable methods are presented and critically discussed along the review. Finally, a careful discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of portable techniques employed on the field are addressed as potential tools for on-site ATS detection by law enforcement officers. |
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000723747000009 |
Publication Date |
2021-09-30 |
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| ISSN |
0165-9936; 1879-3142 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.442 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.442 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:183268 |
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7460 |
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Dragan, A.-M.; Truta, F.M.; Tertis, M.; Florea, A.; Schram, J.; Cernat, A.; Feier, B.; De Wael, K.; Cristea, C.; Oprean, R. |
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Electrochemical fingerprints of illicit drugs on graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Frontiers In Chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Front Chem |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
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Pages |
641147 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Illicit drugs use and abuse remains an increasing challenge for worldwide authorities and, therefore, it is important to have accurate methods to detect them in seized samples, biological fluids and wastewaters. They are recently classified as the latest group of emerging pollutants as their consumption increased tremendously in recent years. Nanomaterials have gained much attention over the last decade in the development of sensors for a myriad of applications. The applicability of these nanomaterials, functionalized or not, significantly increases and it is therefore highly suitable for use in the detection of illicit drugs. We have assessed the suitability of various nanoplatforms, such as graphene (GPH), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) for the electrochemical detection of illicit drugs. GPH and MWCNTs were chosen as the most suitable platforms and cocaine, 3,4-methylendioxymethamfetamine (MDMA), 3-methylmethcathinone (MMC) and alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone (PVP) were tested. Due to the hydrophobicity of the nanomaterials-based platforms which led to low signals, two strategies were followed namely, pretreatment of the electrodes in sulfuric acid by cyclic voltammetry and addition of Tween 20 to the detection buffer. Both strategies led to an increase in the oxidation signal of illicit drugs. Binary mixtures of illicit drugs with common adulterants found in street samples were also investigated. The proposed strategies allowed the sensitive detection of illicit drugs in the presence of most adulterants. The suitability of the proposed sensors for the detection of illicit drugs in spiked wastewaters was finally assessed. |
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000634708900001 |
Publication Date |
2021-03-16 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2296-2646 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.994 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.994 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:177704 |
Serial |
7861 |
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