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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Polymer Science
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Developing sustainable materials for analytical chemistry is crucial for reducing environmental impact.
  • Microdispersive solid-phase extraction (μdSPE) is a widely used technique for sample preparation.
  • Existing μdSPE sorbents often lack efficient degradation pathways, leading to waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and characterize a novel chain-shattering polymer (CSP) as a degradable μdSPE sorbent.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of CSP in extracting model analytes (plasticizers) from environmental water samples.
  • To demonstrate the recyclability and environmental benefits of the CSP sorbent.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of CSP using 1,3,5-tris(bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid.
  • Characterization of the synthesized CSP material.
  • Application of CSP as a μdSPE sorbent for plasticizer extraction from tap, waste, and spring water.
  • Analysis of extracted analytes using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • Degradation of the CSP sorbent via UV irradiation and chemical reduction.

Main Results:

  • The CSP was successfully synthesized and characterized.
  • Mean recovery values for plasticizers ranged from 80% to 118%, with relative standard deviations (RSD) below 22%.
  • The polymer demonstrated efficient degradation under UV irradiation and chemical reduction, allowing recovery of the aromatic linker.

Conclusions:

  • Chain-shattering polymers (CSPs) show significant potential as recyclable and degradable sorbents for μdSPE.
  • The developed CSP offers a more environmentally benign approach to analytical sample preparation.
  • This study paves the way for greener analytical methodologies using responsive polymer materials.