Amperometric Determination of Bilirubin with Flow Injection Analysis System

Abstract

The amperometric method using the flow injection system has been developed for the determination of bilirubin. Bilirubin is oxidized to biliverdin at the glassy carbon working electrode. The optimum conditions were investigated. Linear calibration curve was obtained between 1.0×10⁶ and 1.0×10^?3M, with a sampling rate of 20 samples h^?1 and a relative standard deviation of 3.2%. The limit of detection is 4.0×10^?7M. Interference of hemoglobin was not observed.     

Fast Determination of Ciprofloxacin by Batch Injection Analysis with Amperometric Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis with Capacitively Coupled Contactless Conductivity Detection

We report fast, precise, selective, and sensitive electroanalytical methods for the determination of ciprofloxacin in milk and pharmaceutical samples by batch‐injection analysis with amperometric detection (BIA‐AMP) and by capillary electrophoresis with capacitively‐coupled contactless conductivity detection (CE‐C⁴D). Both methods required simple sample preparation protocols before analysis (milk samples were just diluted and tablets powdered and dissolved in electrolyte/water). The analytical features of BIA‐AMP and CE‐C⁴D methods include, respectively, low relative standard deviation values for repetitive measurements (2.8 % and 1.7 %, n=10), low detection limits (0.3 and 5.0 µmol L^?1), elevated analytical frequency (80 and 120 h^?1) and satisfactory accuracy (based on comparative determinations by HPLC and recovery values for spiked samples).     

Batch Injection Analysis with Amperometric Detection for DNA Biosensing Applications

In this work, batch injection analysis with the amperometric detection (BIA‐AD), employing a detection cell designed to adapt a screen‐printed carbon electrode (SPCE) was used for the first time as a robust electroanalytical system for DNA biosensing applications. The sensitive amperometric detection was used to evaluate the structural changes in double‐stranded DNA (dsDNA) after UV‐C irradiation of its solution for a given time. Batching of DNA samples was performed by precise electronic pipette microinjection of an irradiated sample aliquot onto the unmodified activated SPCE surface incorporated in the BIA‐AD system. Using the optimized experimental conditions (40 μL of 1 mg mL^?1 dsDNA in a 0.1 M phosphate buffer of pH 7.4 sampled at the injection speed degree of 6 and detected at the potential of +1.5 V vs silver pseudo‐reference electrode), a time‐dependent response (gradual decrease of amperometric signal up to 58 % after 10 min of the irradiation) was found for the detection of damage to low molecular weight salmon sperm dsDNA. The advantages of this low‐dimensional and cost‐effective measuring system can be utilized not only for the quantification of DNA damage/degradation by UV irradiation, but they are also promising for studying other types of DNA interactions.     

Simple DPPH.‐Based Electrochemical Assay for the Evaluation of the Antioxidant Capacity: a Thorough Comparison with Spectrophotometric Assays and Evaluation with Real‐World Samples

An assay based on the electrochemical detection of 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH^.) for the evaluation of the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was optimized. The assay is interchangeable with the classic spectrophotometric tests for TAC based on the same radical. In addition, it can be used for the analysis of dilute samples with low antioxidant capacities. A good linear correlation (R²=0.97) was obtained between the results obtained with the proposed electrochemical assay and the Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity test based on ABTS radical. The assay was successfully used to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of two red wines obtained by six different maceration‐fermentation techniques.     

Modelling Dynamics of Amperometric Biosensors in Batch and Flow Injection Analysis

A mathematical model of amperometric biosensors has been developed. The model is based on non-stationary diffusion equations containing a non-linear term related to Michaelis–Menten kinetic of the enzymatic reaction. Using digital simulation, the influence of the substrate concentration as well as maximal enzymatic rate on the biosensor response was investigated. The digital simulation was carried out using the finite difference technique. The model describes the biosensor action in batch and flow injection regimes.     

流动体系高性能电流检测器的改进

采用在工作电极（ＷＥ）及辅助电极（ＣＥ）室衬垫尼龙网布的方法改进了本教研室提 出的 ＷＥ与ＣＥ正对面放置型的电流检测［１］。在进样 １００ μＬ样品（Ｂｒ－），流速２ ｍＬ／ｍｉｎ，检 测器电解效率达１８．９％，浓度电流线性范围为１０－２～１０－８ｍｏｌ／Ｌ，重复进样相对标准偏差小 于１％。     

改进的流动注射催化光度法测定啤酒中微量甲醛

甲醛对KBrO3氧化结晶紫的催化作用可用来测量甲醛的含量,但该反应往往需要较高温度才能有效进行。当采用流动注射光度法测量时,加热产生的气泡使管路液体不连续。本实验通过自制的三通管,借助蠕动泵可将气泡在线地抽出而保证管路不断流,并将此方法用于啤酒中微量甲醛含量的测定。经优化发现,当V(1.0mol/LH3PO4)∶V(0.04mo1/LKBrO3)=1∶2的混合溶液与3.5×10-4mol/L结晶紫反应时,在90℃温度下反应60s可使催化体系和非催化体系的吸光度差值(ΔA)达到最大。甲醛浓度在0.05～2mg/L范围内与ΔA值有良好的线性关系(r>0.999);检出限为2.49μg/L;加标回收率为93.3%～102%。所测的5种不同品牌的啤酒样品中甲醛含量均低于发酵酒卫生标准(GB/T5009.49-2003)中的相关规定值。     

流动注射化学发光发测定葡萄糖

β-D-葡萄糖的检测是临床化学的常规分析项目 .化学发光分析法测定葡萄糖具有线性范围宽、灵敏度高等优点[1～ 3] .我们曾研究了鲁米诺 ( L uminol) -KIO4 -H2 O2 化学发光反应体系[4 ] ,发现 H2 O2 浓度在 2 .0× 1 0 - 7～ 6.0× 1 0 - 4mol/L范围内与发光强度有良好的线性关系 .本文将生成 H2 O2 的葡萄糖 -葡萄糖氧化酶 ( GOD)的酶促反应与鲁米诺 -KIO4 -H2 O2 的化学发光反应相偶合 ,结合流动注射技术 ,建立了一种流动注射化学发光测定葡萄糖的新方法 .方法的线性范围为 0 .6～ 1 1 0 mg/L ,相关系数为 0 .9997,检出限为 0 .0…     

Selective Determination of Verapamil in Pharmaceutics and Urine Using a Boron‐doped Diamond Electrode Coupled to Flow Injection Analysis with Multiple‐pulse Amperometric Detection

This work presents a simple and low‐cost method for fast and selective determination of Verapamil (VP) in tablets and human urine samples using a boron‐doped diamond working electrode (BDD) coupled to a flow injection analysis system with multiple pulse amperometric detection (FIA‐MPA). The electrochemical behaviour of VP in 0.1 mol L⁻¹ sulfuric acid showed three merged oxidation peaks at around +1.4 V and upon reverse scan, one reduction peak at 0.0 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The MPA detection was performed applying a sequence of three potential pulses on BDD electrode: (1) at +1.6 V for VP oxidation, (2) at +0.2 V for reduction of the oxidized product and (3) at +0.1 V for cleaning of the working electrode surface. The FIA system was optimized with injection volume of 150 μL and flow rate of 3.5 mL min⁻¹. The method showed a linear range from 0.8 to 40.0 μmol L⁻¹ (R>0.99) with a low limit of detection of 0.16 μmol L⁻¹, good repeatability (RSD<2.2 %; n=10) and sample throughput (45 h⁻¹). Selective determination of VP in urine was performed at+0.2 V due to absence of interference from ascorbic and uric acids in this potential. The addition‐recovery tests in both samples were close to 100 % and the results were similar to an official method.     

Bismuth Film Electrode for Analysis of Tetracycline in Flow Injection System

A bismuth film was prepared on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and used in a flow injection amperometric system to analyze tetracycline. Bismuth film electrode (BiFE) preparation and flow injection amperometric parameters were optimized. System performances of BiFE were compared to GCE. BiFE was validated with three different lots of real sample, 250 mg tetracycline capsules, the results showed good agreement, i.e., between 240 and 260 mg per capsule. Good relative recoveries were also obtained in the range of 86–106%.     

流动注射-抑制化学发光法测定岩白菜素

本文基于岩白菜素对鲁米诺-牛血清白蛋白体系化学发光信号显著的抑制作用,建立了快速灵敏测定岩白菜素的流动注射-化学发光分析新方法。实验发现,化学发光强度的降低值与岩白菜素质量浓度对数值呈良好的线性关系,方法的线性范围为3.0~5.0×10~5 pg/mL,检出限(3σ)为1.0pg/mL。当溶液流速为2.0mL/min时,完成一次分析过程仅需30s,采样频率120/h。本法用于片剂、人血清和尿液中岩白菜素的含量测定,回收率为98.1%~102.7%,相对标准偏差小于2.0%(n=7)。同时对化学发光反应机理进行了探讨。     

Batch Injection Analysis‐Multiple Pulse Amperometric Fingerprint: A Simple Approach for Fast On‐site Screening of Drugs

In this work, the association of batch injection analysis with multiple pulse amperometric detection (BIA‐MPA) is presented as a new approach to obtain drugs fingerprints. To illustrate the potential of this screening method, tablets containing sildenafil as the active substance were used. Here, a sequence of three potential pulses as a function of time (+1.3, +1.6 and +2.1 V) were applied on a boron‐doped diamond electrode while reproducible injections were performed in a BIA cell (wall jet configuration). The chemical profile of the respective drug combined three ratios among the peak currents obtained in each amperogram: R₁=ipa_1.6V/ipa_1.3V, R₂=ipa_2.1V/ipa_1.6V, R₃=ipa_2.1V/ipa_1.3V. This simple protocol allowed discrimination between Viagra® (reference)/generic and two smuggled tablets, as well as pure Viagra® from Viagra® adulterated with other electroactive compounds (caffeine, dipyrone, paracetamol and tadalafil). For comparison, screening of these samples was also performed using square wave voltammetry combined with a chemometric method (principal component analysis), in which was achieved similar discrimination by one or other strategy for the most of drugs. This new BIA‐MPA fingerprinting combines desirable features in forensic science such as low cost, simplicity, high sample throughput (two drugs discerned in less than 30 s) and portability (screening at the place of the seizure).     

Amperometric and Conductimetric Methods for Simultaneous Determination of Captopril and Bendroflumethiazide

Abstract

The mixture of captopril (antihypertensive) and bendroflumethiazide (diuretic) was assayed using conductimetric and amperometric methods. Each method was applied for the analysis of laboratory-made sample mixtures in authentic and dosage forms. For captopril, the amperometric and conductimetric methods gave mean percent recoveries of 100.2 ± 1.2 and 99.6 ± 1.2, respectively. These results have shown good agreement when compared with other methods in the literature. When applied to bendroflumethiazide the conductimetric method gave percent recovery of 98.5 ± 1.6 which agreed closely with the spectrophotometric pharmacopoeial method.

The pK₁ for captopril was determined potentiometrically at room temperature (25°C) in aqueous medium. The calculated value, based on Henderson equation was 3.78.     

Determination of Ethanol in Alcoholic Drinks: Flow Injection Analysis with Amperometric Detection Versus Portable Raman Spectrometer

A flow injection analysis with integrated amperometric alcohol dehydrogenase biosensor and a handheld Mira‐DS Raman spectrometer have been compared for the determination of ethanol in different samples of alcoholic drinks. The biosensor was constructed from the commercial screen‐printed carbon electrode as amperometric transducer and covered by a thin layer comprising alcohol dehydrogenase, reduced single‐layer graphene oxide, rhodium(IV) dioxide, and glutaraldehyde. Both assemblies were tested on analysis of plum brandy, white rum, vodka, white and red wines, strong dark beer, and non‐alcoholic beer. The two principally different analytical methods were critically compared and some limitations found, especially in case of analysis of red wine and beers. Finally, some future improvements of both analytical tools under test outlined.     

Determination of Antioxidant Activity of Hibiscus Flowers by Flow Injection Analysis with Chemiluminescence Detection

This study reports a simple and rapid method for the determination of the antioxidant activity of the phenolics present in plants of the Hibiscus genus. The protocol is based on the ability of the phenolic compounds to inhibit luminol chemiluminescence through the inactivation of free radicals in a flow injection system. Using the optimized operational conditions, the antioxidant activities of several phenolics were measured. The results were explained on the basis of structure–reactivity relationships. The antioxidant activities of dried flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Hibiscus sabdariffa were evaluated. The protocol was validated by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-hydrate free radical assay. The differences in the antiradical activities were explained based on the concentrations of total polyphenol and flavonoid concentrations determined by spectrophotometric methods. It was concluded that the chemiluminescence method was complementary for the evaluation of hydrophilic antioxidants in plants.     

痕量铜的流动注射-固相萃取-光度法测定

根据在酸性介质中,Cu²⁺对溴酸钾氧化藏红T的反应具有催化作用,利用自制的二苯卡巴腙功能键合硅胶做固相萃取固定相,联用流动注射样品处理技术,建立了在线选择性固相萃取催化动力学流动注射光度法测定痕量Cu²⁺的新方法。 研究了富集时间、反应管长、富集和洗脱流速、反应介质及洗脱液、试剂浓度、反应温度和共存物质的影响。 在最佳实验条件下,对铜测定的线性范围为0.0010~0.60 mg/L,检出限为7.9×10^-4 mg/L。 在线分离富集后分析方法的灵敏度提高20多倍,允许干扰物质存在的倍率提高了近10倍。 11次重复测定的相对标准偏差小于2.6%。 一份样品溶液从分离富集处理到测定,仅需6 min和6 mL试剂。 方法已用于中药和茶叶中痕量铜的测定。     

Solenoid Micro‐pumps: A New Tool for Sample Introduction in Batch Injection Analysis Systems with Electrochemical Detection

This work presents the use of solenoid micro‐pumps as a new strategy for sample introduction in batch‐injection analysis (BIA). The volume of solution dispensed on each pulse of the solenoid micro‐pump (μL) is used as fixed and reproducible injection volume for BIA. In this system, the injection steps are possible in stopped flow mode resulting in low background noise levels, which would not be possible under continuous flow conditions and using solenoid micro‐pumps. As a proof‐of‐concept, amperometric and square‐wave voltammetric (SWV) determination of dopamine was demonstrated as well as anodic‐stripping voltammetry (ASV) of metals. The micro‐pump provided injections of 14 μL of solution per pulse at 512 μL s⁻¹ over the electrode during electrochemical measurement. Moreover, fast injections of analyte or electrolyte were programmed during deposition or conditioning steps of ASV for analyte preconcentration or electrode cleaning. The proposed system improved limits of detection and sensitivity (2‐fold), precision and sample throughput in comparison with traditional BIA due to enhanced mass transfer and consequent reduced dispersion of analyte, and possible control of injections without analyst intervention. This work opens new possibilities of applications of the BIA system, including on‐line sample treatment (derivatization or dilution steps).     

毛细滤管在线浓缩结合流动注射测定二氧化氯

提出了一种用毛细滤管浓缩结合流动注射分析测定ClO2的新方法。在ClO2存在下,4-氨基安替比林和苯酚显色反应,生成的有色络合物与ClO2的量成正比且能被有效地富集在聚四氟乙烯(Teflon)毛细滤管内,然后被洗脱进入流通池检测。经富集后,方法的灵敏度提高了近2个数量级,可测定痕量水平(μg/L级)的ClO2,是目前测定ClO2最灵敏的方法之一。方法用于测定ClO2的线性范围为5—250μg／L;检出限为0．5μg／L。其它氯化物和金属离子的干扰可通过聚四氟乙烯滤膜处理而得以除去。     

Isatin Analysis Using Flow Injection Analysis with Amperometric Detection – Comparison of Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon and Diamond Electrode Performance

Isatin is an endogenous indole compound in humans and rodents that has a wide range of biological activity. In rat models, isatin concentrations have been shown to increase in the heart, brain, blood plasma, and urine with stress. Studies on patients suffering from Parkinson's disease have indicated a correlation between progress of the disease and urinary output of the molecule. Isatin is electrochemically active and can therefore be detected with electrochemical techniques. In this work, we compared the performance of a nitrogen‐incorporated tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta‐C:N) and a boron‐doped nanocrystalline diamond thin‐film electrode for the oxidative detection of this biomolecule using flow injection analysis with amperometric detection. The measurements were performed in 0.1 phosphate buffer pH 7.2. The ta‐C:N electrode, like boron‐doped nanocrystalline diamond, exhibits some excellent properties for electroanalytical measurements including (i) low background current and noise, (ii) microstructural stability at positive detection potentials, and (iii) good activity for a wide range of bioanalytes without conventional surface pretreatment. The results reveal that both electrodes exhibit a linear dynamic range from 100 to 0.1 μmol L⁻¹, a short‐term response variability 3–4 % RSD (30 injections), a sensitivity of 18 mA M^‐1, and a limit of detection (S/N=3) of 1.0×10⁻⁷ mol L⁻¹ (14 ng mL⁻¹ or 2.5 fmol).     

在线浓缩与流动注射分光光度法联用对水中痕量锌的测定

pH 9.3的硼砂缓冲溶液中,在吐温-80存在的条件下,锌与1-（2-吡啶偶氮）-2-萘酚在水相中能形成络合物。将浓缩技术与流动注射分析技术联用,建立了在线自动测定环境水样中痕量锌的新方法。方法的线性范围为2.0-360μg/L,检出限为0.42μg/L;对质量浓度为5.0、50μg/L的锌离子进行8次平行测定,相对标准偏差（RSD）分别为3.55%和2.14%。将该方法应用于水体中痕量锌离子的测定,结果令人满意。