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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Separation Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Traditional biofluid sample preparation is often time-consuming and limits high-throughput analysis.
  • Efficient extraction of ionic and ionizable compounds from complex matrices like biofluids remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and optimize a novel parallel-electromembrane extraction (Pa-EME) device for simultaneous, high-throughput extraction of analytes from biofluids.
  • To assess the performance of the Pa-EME device using model compounds and real plasma samples.

Main Methods:

  • A reusable conductive well-plate and filtration well-plate system was designed for parallel-electromembrane extraction.
  • Design of experiments (DOE) was employed to optimize key parameters: agitation, voltage, and extraction time.
  • The optimized method was validated using standard solutions and applied to plasma samples.

Main Results:

  • Stirring rate was identified as the primary influential parameter for extraction efficiency.
  • Excellent extraction yields (84-101%) with low relative standard deviation (RSD < 7.5%) were achieved for model compounds.
  • High process efficiencies (59-62%) with RSD < 8.0% were obtained for plasma samples.
  • Simultaneous preparation of 8 samples was completed in under 20 minutes, achieving <3 min per sample throughput.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Pa-EME device offers a highly efficient and rapid solution for biofluid sample preparation.
  • This technology significantly enhances throughput for analyzing ionic and ionizable compounds in biological matrices.
  • The Pa-EME system demonstrates excellent performance and reproducibility for both model and real-world samples.