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Accurate roadside testing for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is crucial due to increased cannabis use. This review explores emerging portable technologies beyond lab-based methods for effective, on-site THC detection.

Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Forensic Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Cannabis legalization necessitates reliable roadside Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) detection.
  • Existing laboratory methods like mass spectrometry (MS) lack portability for field use.
  • There is a growing demand for portable, accurate THC analysis technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review innovative technologies for portable THC detection.
  • To highlight advancements in analytical methods for roadside testing.
  • To assess the potential of novel devices for on-site THC analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of emerging technologies including carbon nanotube-based sensors (s-SWCNT, MIPs).
  • Exploration of giant magnetoresistive (GMR) biosensors and capillary electrophoresis (CE) with UV-LEDIF.
Keywords:
BreathCannabisOral fluidTHC detectionΔ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol

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  • Examination of electrochemical detection and novel breathalyzer devices using TLC and fluorescent probes.

    • Main Results:

    • Several innovative technologies show promise for portable THC detection.
    • Advancements include chemiresistors, biosensors, electrophoresis, and electrochemical methods.
    • A new breathalyzer device utilizing TLC and fluorescent probes has been introduced.

    Conclusions:

    • Emerging technologies are paving the way for portable roadside THC testing.
    • Further practical testing is required to validate these novel analytical methods.
    • The development of field-deployable THC detection systems is progressing rapidly.