Recent advances in solid-phase extraction of platinum and palladium

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Rising platinum concentrations in the environment are linked to catalytic converter use.
• Platinum-based anti-cancer drugs necessitate monitoring platinum levels in the human body.
• Complex matrices in environmental and biological samples hinder direct platinum and palladium detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of solid sorbent applications for platinum and palladium preconcentration and separation.
• To summarize sample preparation techniques for platinum and palladium determination.
• To review common detection methods for platinum and palladium.

Main Methods:

• Review of published data on solid sorbent applications.
• Analysis of sample preparation strategies.
• Compilation of commonly used detection techniques.

Main Results:

• Solid sorbents are crucial for preconcentration and separation of platinum and palladium from complex matrices.
• Various sample preparation methods are employed prior to analysis.
• Established detection methods are available for quantifying platinum and palladium.

Conclusions:

• Preconcentration and separation using solid sorbents are essential steps for reliable platinum and palladium analysis.
• Effective sample preparation and appropriate detection methods are key to accurate determination.
• This overview aids researchers in selecting suitable methods for platinum group metal analysis.