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Arsenic speciation by using emerging sample preparation techniques: a review
Muhammad Saqaf Jagirani1,2,3,4, Mustafa Soylak1,5,6
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkiye.
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
|January 4, 2024
Summary
Arsenic contamination requires accurate quantification. Microextraction techniques (METs) offer an eco-friendly solution, improving analytical procedures by reducing solvent use and enhancing efficiency for environmental monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Arsenic poses significant environmental and ecological risks due to its toxicity.
- Accurate quantification of arsenic is essential for risk assessment and mitigation.
- Traditional sample preparation methods face challenges with complex matrices and trace-level analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of microextraction techniques (METs) in arsenic analysis.
- To present METs as a green and efficient alternative to conventional sample preparation.
- To discuss advancements in solid phase microextraction (SPME) and liquid phase microextraction (LPME).
Main Methods:
- Review of microextraction techniques (METs) as advanced sample preparation methods.
- Focus on solvent-free (SPME) and reduced-solvent (LPME) approaches.
- Discussion of developments in sorbent materials and online applications for SPME, and new solvents for LPME.
Main Results:
- METs offer improved extraction efficiency, speed, and automation.
- These techniques significantly reduce solvent consumption, aligning with green chemistry principles.
- METs overcome limitations of traditional methods for analyzing trace elements in complex samples.
Conclusions:
- Microextraction techniques are crucial for modern analytical procedures, especially for hazardous elements like arsenic.
- METs provide a sustainable and effective approach to sample preparation and preconcentration.
- Continued research in SPME and LPME promises further advancements in environmental analysis.
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