Facile synthesis of magnetic ionic covalent organic framework and dispersive magnetic solid phase extraction of aromatic amino acid oxidation products in thermally processed foods.

Aromatic amino acid oxidation products (AAAOPs) are newly discovered risk substances of thermal processes. Due to its significant polarity and trace level in food matrices, there are no efficient pre-treatment methods available to enrich AAAOPs. Herein, we proposed a magnetic cationic covalent organic framework (Fe3O4@EB-iCOF) as an adsorbent for dispersive magnetic solid-phase extraction (DMSPE). Benefiting from the unique charged characteristics of Fe3O4@EB-iCOF, AAAOPs can be enriched through electrostatic interaction and π-π interactions. Under the optimal DMSPE conditions, the combined HPLC-MS/MS method demonstrated good linearity (R2 ≥ 0.990) and a low detection limit (0.11-7.5 µg·kg-1) for AAAOPs. In addition, the method was applied to real sample and obtained satisfactory recoveries (86.8 % âˆ¼ 109.9 %). Especially, we applied this method to the detection of AAAOPs in meat samples and conducted a preliminarily study on its formation rules, which provides a reliable basis for assessing potential dietary risks.

Molecularly imprinted polymers-coated magnetic covalent organic frameworks for efficient solid-phase extraction of sulfonamides in fish.

In this study, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) were grown in situ on magnetic nitrogen-doped graphene foam (MNGF), and the resulting composite of COFs-modified MNGF (MNC) was wrapped by molecularly imprinted polymers (MNC@MIPs) for specifically capturing SAs. A magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) method for SAs was established using MNC@MIPs with good magnetic responsiveness. The adsorption performance of MNC@MIPs was superior to that of non-molecularly imprinted polymers (MNC@NIPs), with shorter adsorption/desorption time and higher imprinting factors. A high-efficiency SAs analytical method was developed by fusing HPLC and MNC@MIPs-based MSPE. This approach provides excellent precision, a low detection limit, and wide linearity. By analyzing fish samples, the feasibility of the approach was confirmed, with SAs recoveries and relative standard deviations in spiked samples in the ranges of 77.2-112.7 % and 2.0-7.2 %, respectively. This study demonstrated the potential use of MNC@MIPs-based MSPE for efficient extraction and quantitation of trace hazards in food.

Preparation of an imidazolium-based poly(ionic liquid) functionalized magnetic three-dimensional graphene oxide for magnetic solid phase extraction of pyrethroids from tea samples.

In this work, an imidazolium-based poly(ionic liquid) (poly(1-dodecyl-3-vinyl-imidazolium bromide) functionalized magnetic three-dimensional graphene oxide (Fe3O4@3D-GO@poly(ImC12+Br-)) was synthesized via a vacuum freezing-drying method and used as a magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) adsorbent for the efficient extraction of pyrethroid pesticides from tea samples. The prepared Fe3O4@3D-GO@poly(ImC12+Br-) was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and X-ray photoelectron spectrogram (XPS). Due to its large specific surface area and the ability to offer multiple intermolecular interactions, including π-π stacking, hydrophobic and hydrogen bond interactions, the prepared Fe3O4@3D-GO@poly(ImC12+Br-) showed high extraction efficiency for pyrethroids. The experimental parameters were optimized by a combination of single-factor method and Box-Behnken design to improve the extraction efficiency. Under the optimum conditions, coupled with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), a sensitive analytical method was developed for the determination of pyrethroids, and the proposed method showed wide linear ranges (1.00-100 µg L-1) with correlation coefficients (R) ranging from 0.9980 to 0.9994, low limits of detection (0.100 µg L-1) and good repeatability with intra-day relative standard deviations (RSDs) in the range of 2.90-5.53 % and inter-day RSDs in the range of 1.83-7.76 %. Moreover, the developed method was successfully applied to the determination of pyrethroids in tea samples and satisfactory recoveries ranging from 82.37 % to 114.34 % were obtained. The results showed that the developed Fe3O4@3D-GO@poly(ImC12+Br-) was an ideal, effective and selective material for the extraction and enrichment of pyrethroids from tea samples.

A Reliable and Straightforward Combination of vortex-assisted Dispersive Magnetic solid-phase Extraction with Direct Sorbent Sampling for Highly Sensitive Silver Determination in Water Samples Using Flame and Metal Furnace AAS.

In the present paper, the assessment of vortex-assisted dispersive magnetic solid-phase extraction using amino-functionalized mesoporous combined with direct magnetic sorbent sampling (DMSS) in flame or furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS or FF-AAS) was demonstrated for highly sensitive silver determination in water samples. The developed method showed significant enrichment factors compared to conventional pneumatic nebulization by FAAS, 607 for DMSS-FF-AAS and 114 for DMSS-FAAS. The analytical curve showed linearity in the range from 5.0 to 70.0 µg L- 1 and 1.0 to 15.0 µg L- 1 and limits of detection of 0.59 and 0.09 µg L- 1 for DMSS-FAAS and DMSS-FF-AAS, respectively. The intra and inter-day precision evaluated as a percentage of the relative standard deviation (RSD,%) ranged from 1.89 to 4.71% for levels of 25.0 and 65.0 µg L- 1. The method was applied in different kinds of water samples without matrix effects, yielding recovery values from 90 to 110%.

ß-Cyclodextrin based magnetic hyper-crosslinked polymer: A recyclable adsorbent for effective preconcentration of triazine herbicides in complex sample matrices.

High efficiency enrichment and trace analysis of triazine herbicide residues are crucial for ensuring environmental and food safety. Herein, a series of magnetic hyper-crosslinked polymers (CD-gs-MHCPs) were synthesized with different crosslinkers, which might possess different pore structure and surface area, so they might dispay variable adsorption performance. CD-gs-MHCP2 with dichloroxylene as crosslinker delivered superior adsorption ability for triazine herbicides (THs). The synergistic effect of hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interaction, π-π stacking interaction and pore adsorption were proved to be the main adsorption mechanism. Combined CD-gs-MHCP2 based magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) with high-performance liquid chromatography, the quantitative analysis of THs in river water and vegetable samples (zucchini, pakchoi) was achieved. Under the optimal conditions, the enrichment factors for three different samples ranged from 94 to 244 and low detection limit (S/N = 3) of the four THs were obtained from 0.05 to 0.15 ng mL-1 for river water and 0.31-3.10 ng g-1 for vegetable samples. The method recoveries were in the range of 86.2 %-120 % with relative standard deviations lower than 7.4 %. This work not only offers a new strategy for fabrication ß-CD-based HCPs, but also provided a practical and effective method for efficient isolation and sensitive detection of trace THs residues in complex samples.

Dual COF functionalized magnetic MXene composite for enhancing magnetic solid phase extraction of thiophene compounds from oilfield produced waters prior to GC-MS/MS analysis.

In this study, a novel COFTABT@COFTATp modified magnetic MXene composite (CoFe2O4 @Ti3C2 @COFTABT@COFTATp) was synthesized by Schiff base reaction and irre-versible enol-keto tautomerization, and employed to establish a sensitive monitoring method for six thiophene compounds in oilfield produced water samples based on magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) prior to gas chromatography coupled with a triple quadruple mass spectrometer (GC-MS/MS). The designed magnetic materials exhibited unexpected enrichment ability to target thiophene compounds and achieved good extraction efficiencies ranging from 83 % to 98 %. The developed MSPE/GC-MS/MS method exhibited good linearity in the range of 0.001-100 µg L-1, and obtained lower limits of detection ranging from 0.39 to 1.9 ng L-1. The spiked recoveries of thiophene compounds obtained in three oilfield produced water samples were over the range of 96.26 %-99.54 % with relative standard deviations (RSDs) less than 3.7 %. Notably, benzothiophene, 4-methyldibenzothiophene and 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene were detected in three oilfield-produced water samples. Furthermore, the material still kept favorable stability after six recycling experiments. The adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms as well as adsorption thermodynamics of thiophene compounds were investigated in detail to provide insight into the mechanisms. Overall, the present work contributed a promising strategy for designing and synthesizing new functionalized materials for the enrichment and detection of typical pollutants in the environment.

Magnetic solid-phase extraction of amoxicillin and doxycycline from water and urine samples based on cetylpyridinium chloride-modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles followed by spectrophotometric determination.

This research describes an easy, rapid, and inexpensive magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) approach employing Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles modified with cetylpyridinium chloride (Fe3O4@CPC/MNPs) for extracting amoxicillin (AMX) and doxycycline (DOX) after derivatization with 4-chloroaniline as a color reagent. The azo-coupling of AMX and DOX with the color reagent in the alkaline medium caused yellow and yellow-orange azo dyes with maximum absorption wavelengths of 435 and 438 nm, respectively. The UV-Vis spectroscopy was utilized to determine the target analyte after the extraction procedure. Good linearities (R2 > 0.99) in the concentration ranges of 0.03-4.50 and 0.05-6.00 µg/mL were obtained for AMX and DOX, respectively. The experimental detection limits of AMX and DOX were obtained as 0.01 and 0.02 µg/mL, respectively. The developed approach was effectively applied to pre-concentrate and quantify AMX and DOX in environmental water and urine samples.

[Determination of three dechloranes in environmental water by magnetic solid-phase extraction-gas chromatography-negative chemical ionization mass spectrometry based on the covalent organic framework material].

Dechloranes are additive-type chlorine flame retardants that are widely used in processing industrial products, such as electronic equipment and textiles. Dechloranes, which can enter the human body through various routes, pose significant health risks because of their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation. In 2023, dechlorane plus was listed in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. In the same year, China recognized this compound as a priority-controlled substance. Dechloranes are commonly found at trace levels in water, which is extremely harmful to the environment and human health. Therefore, the development of detection methods for dechloranes is crucial. Magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) has attracted considerable attention because of its low organic solvent consumption, simplicity of adsorbent separation, and ease of operation. In general, the selectivity and efficiency of MSPE depend on the characteristics of the adsorbent. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have regular porosity, structural predictability and stability, high specific surface areas, and adjustable pore sizes, which are advantageous for a wide range of separation and analysis applications. In this study, Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and a COF material (TpBD) were combined to prepare Fe3O4@TpBD as an adsorbent for dechloranes. Subsequently, an effective method for analyzing dechlorane in environmental water was established by coupling MSPE with gas chromatography-negative chemical ionization mass spectrometry (GC-NCI/MS). The successful synthesis of Fe3O4@TpBD was confirmed using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and vibrating sample magnetometry. A single-factor method was used to optimize the extraction conditions, including the Fe3O4@TpBD dosage, pH of water sample, elution solvent type and volume, extraction time, elution time, and ionic strength. The target analytes were separated on a TG-5SILMS column (30 m×0.25 mm×0.25 µm) and quantified using the external standard method in the selected-ion monitoring (SIM) mode. Under the optimal extraction conditions, the method validation results showed a linear range of 2-1000 ng/L. The limits of detection (LODs) and quantification (LOQs) were 0.18-0.27 ng/L and 0.60-0.92 ng/L, respectively, for the three analytes. The intra-day and inter-day precisions at three spiked levels were 4.2%-16.2% and 6.9%-15.7%, respectively. This method was successfully applied to the determination of dechloranes in environmental water samples (laboratory tap water, reservoir water, wastewater treatment plant effluent, and landfill leachate treatment effluent). The recoveries of the three dechloranes at different spiked levels ranged from 77.8% to 113.3% with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 2.5%-16.3% (n=3). With the advantages of operational simplicity, high sensitivity, and good reproducibility, the proposed method is suitable for the qualitative and quantitative determination of dechloranes in environmental water.

Development of amphiphilic hypercrosslinked porous polymers for magnetic extraction of multiple environmental pollutants in water.

Under the principle of similar compatibility, researchers have developed various polarity extractants corresponding to a class of chemicals. Separating different polarities chemicals with one extractant effectively has become a novel research trend in separation science. Given the complexity of environmental sample matrices and the significant differences in polarity and solubility of various compounds, the introduction of hydrophilic groups to hydrophobic material skeletons can lead to sorbents with hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) property and thus improve their extraction performance for substances with different polarities. In this work, a hypercrosslinked polymer (HCPPz-TPB), designated as HLB, was synthesized by incorporating polar pyrazine and nonpolar triphenylbenzene molecules within each other. Subsequently, a core-shell magnetic composite material was obtained by encapsulating magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles in HCPPz-TPB. The material was applied as an adsorbent for magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) and combined with a high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector (HPLC-PDA) to enrich, separate, and detect seven polar contaminants in environmental water samples. The proposed approach, Fe3O4@SiO2@HCPPz-TPB-MSPE-HPLC-PDA, is characterized by its outstanding high sensitivity, low detection limits, wide linear range, and good reproducibility. The method demonstrated satisfactory linearity in the range of 0.05-2 µg mL-1 with R2 values between 0.9969 and 0.9997; the limits of detection (LOD) were observed to be within the range of 0.0019-0.016 µg L-1, and limits of quantification (LOQ) was observed to be within the range of 0.0064-0.054 µg L-1 range with good precision. The recoveries of the different contaminants in the environmental samples ranged from 83.61 to 116.46% (RSD≤10.56, n = 5). The new hydrophilic-lipophilic balance extractant is highly efficient, sensitive, and precise for extracting different polar pollutants. The findings demonstrate that the Fe3O4@SiO2@HCPPz-TPB display a remarkable affinity for multiple targets, driven by complex interactions including multi-stackings and hydrogen bonding as a sorbent. The synthesized Fe3O4@SiO2@HCPPz-TPB may be employed in diverse applications, including extraction, removal, and determination of diverse trace multi-target analytes in complex media.

High speed enrichment of benzoylurea insecticides by hierarchical pore nitrogen doped carbon materials induced with hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks.

The high speed enrichment of benzoylurea insecticides (BUs) in complex matrices is an essential and challenging step. The present study focuses on the synthesis of a hierarchical pore nitrogen-doped carbon material for magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) of BUs. This material was prepared through the carbonization of a composite material ZIF-67@MCA which assembly with hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (melamine-cyanurate, MCA) and zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-67) at room temperature. The optimal adsorption effect is achieved when the mass ratio of ZIF-67 to MCA is 1/3, and the carbonization was performed at 600 °C, the such obtained carbon material was denoted as 1/3ZIF-67@MCA-DCs-600. The material was characterized with various physical methods including X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), water contact angle measurement, Raman spectrometry. 1/3ZIF-67@MCA-DCs-600 exhibits a macro-mesoporous 3D structure with a high degree of nitrogen doping and relatively large specific surface area, making it suitable for magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE). The adsorption of BUs with concentration of 100 ng mL-1 can reach equilibrium within 5 s. The interaction between BUs and the adsorbent, facilitated by π-π stacking, hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding forces, as well as the material's porosity, enables efficient extraction recoveries ranging from 45 % to 92 %. The enrichment of BUs was achieved through the establishment of an MSPE method under optimized conditions, which was further coupled with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the determination of the four BUs. The linear range spans from 5 ng ml-1 to 1000 ng ml-1 with the correlation coefficient (R2) of ≥ 0.99, Meanwhile, the detection limit for these four BUs falls within the range of 0.01 to 0.10 ng ml-1. The material exhibits good reusability and can be reused for at least 5 cycles. Inter day and intra-day precision ranges from 2.1-7.9 % and 1.0-5.4 %, respectively. The method demonstrates a high level of reliability in practical applications for the determination of BUs.

Spherical cellulose/chitosan aerogel-supported MOF-199 for the magnetic solid-phase extraction of benzodiazepines from urine.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for sample pretreatment. The performance improvement of powdered MOFs is hindered by their aggregation and difficult recovery. To overcome these issues, a biodegradable lightweight spherical aerogel was used as a support for the in situ growth of copper-based MOFs (MOF-199). Furthermore, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were incorporated into the aerogel to achieve magnetic properties. Thus, hybrid aerogel spheres containing MOF-199 supported on magnetic oxidized cellulose nanofiber/carboxymethyl chitosan (MOF-199@mag-CNF/CMC) were fabricated. The effects of Fe3O4 loading amount and organic-ligand concentration on the properties (spherical geometry and mechanical strength) of the hybrid aerogel spheres were studied. Their potential application in the extraction of benzodiazepines (BZPs) from urine samples prior to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was evaluated. The highly dispersed MOF-199 crystals on the spherical aerogel effectively overcame the inherent structural shrinkage of the bare aerogel spheres; thus, the MOF-199@mag-CNF/CMC aerogel spheres were robust and could withstand repeated use for at least eight consecutive extraction cycles. Further, MOF-199@mag-CNF/CMC exhibited improved BZP extraction efficiency, which was 2.5-11.6 times higher than that of bare Cu2+@mag-CNF/CMC aerogel spheres, primarily due to additional π-π interaction and H-bonding as well as improved specific surface area. Parameters influencing the extraction and desorption processes were also comprehensively investigated. Under optimal conditions, this method provided a wide linear range of 0.1-10 µg/L (R2 > 0.995) and good precision (2.8-6.7% for intra-day; 1.9-7.8 % for inter-day). The limits of detection and quantification ranged from 0.02 to 0.11 µg/L and from 0.06 to 0.33 µg/L, respectively. The recoveries for the urine samples spiked with three concentrations of BZPs ranged from 73.9 % to 114.1 %. The proposed method is simple, sensitive and eco-friendly and can be used for the determination of BZPs from urine for clinical and forensic examinations.

Rational selection of 4,4',4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl) trianiline-based covalent organic framework as adsorbent for effective co-extraction of aflatoxins, zearalenone and its metabolites from food and biological samples.

Aflatoxins, zearalenone and its metabolites, as representative hazard mycotoxins cause adverse effects on food safety and human health. Developing a sensitive and reliable extraction and detection method is of great importance for monitoring their residue and exposure levels. In contrast to traditional trial-and-error selection steps, 4,4',4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl) trianiline covalent-bonding with 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalaldehyde, namely TAPT-OH-COF was screened as a potential adsorbent utilizing density functional theory calculations prior to the synthesis procedure. After experimental verification, magnetic TAPT-OH-COFs were prepared, characterized and applied for the extraction of aflatoxins, zearalenone and its metabolites from food and biological samples, coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrophy detection. Under the optimal conditions, the developed method exhibited low limits of quantification (0.05-0.50 µg/kg), satisfactory recoveries (75.8 %-110.9 %) and good precision with intraday and interday relative standard deviations (RSDs) not exceeding 12.2 %. This study may provide great potential for the selection of candidate adsorbents for multi-mycotoxins extraction from complex samples.

Magnetic conjugated microporous polymer for rapid extraction and sensitive analysis of environmental endocrine disruptors in environmental waters and dairy products.

BACKGROUND: Environmental endocrine disruptors (EEDs) are a class of new pollutants that are diffusely used in the medical industry and animal husbandry. In view of toxicity concerns, elevated levels of EEDs in the environment and food, which cause potential harm to human beings and ecosystems, must be monitored. Determination of EEDs contaminants to ensure environment and food safety has became a major concern worldwide, it is also a challenging task because of their trace level and probable matrices interference. Thus, developing rapid adsorption and efficient analysis methods for EEDs is apparently necessary. RESULTS: A magnetic conjugated micro-porous polymer (Fe3O4@TbDt) was designed and synthesized, which was endowed with large specific surface area, rich functional groups and magnetic responsiveness. The material showed high extraction efficiency for EEDs via magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE). The quantum chemistry calculations showed the adsorption mechanism of Fe3O4@TbDt on EEDs mainly included electrostatic interactions, van der waals forces (N-H … π interaction, C-H … π interaction), and multiple hydrogen bonds. Finally, a trace analysis method for nine EEDs was established combined with HPLC-MS/MS under optimized MSPE conditions. The method showed a good linearity (R2 ≥ 0.996), low limits of detection (0.25-5.1 ng L-1), high precision (RSD of 1.1-8.2 %, n = 6). The applicability of this method was investigated by analyzing four water samples and two dairy products, and satisfactory recovery rates (82.1-100.7 %) were obtained. The proposed method showed the potential for the analysis of EEDs residues in food and environmental samples. SIGNIFICANCE: The developed MSPE method based on conjugated micro-porous polymers (CMPs) is simple, green, and efficient compared to existing techniques. The application of CMPs provides a new idea for preparing versatile sample pre-treatment materials. What's more, this work has certain reference value for addressing of EEDs residues in the environment and food.

A magnetic carboxyl-functionalized covalent organic framework for the efficient enrichment of foodborne heterocyclic aromatic amines prior to UPLC-MS analysis.

Foodborne heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) are potent mutagens and carcinogens, posing significant health risks. Existing enrichment methods for HAAs need better adsorption selectivity and capacity for daily exposure assessment. This study hypothesized that introducing carboxylic groups into magnetic covalent organic frameworks (m-COFs) would improve HAAs adsorption by providing additional binding sites. Hence, we prepared a novel magnetic adsorbent, termed as Fe3O4@DOPA-TpPa-(COOH)2 capable of enhancing the HAAs detection through magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) coupled with UPLC-MS. This sorbent demonstrated a large specific surface area (130.7 m2/g), high magnetic responsivity (21.05 emu/g), and robust stability, with an adsorption capacity (Qm[cal]: 81.82 mg/g) driven by electrostatic, LP - π/C-H - π interactions, and hydrogen bonding. Optimal MSPE conditions provided sensitive detection with a broad linear range (5-500 ng/mL), low limits of detection (0.01-7.01 ng/g), and excellent repeatability. Application to Cantonese mooncake samples showed satisfactory recoveries (62.12%-126.86%). This method offers a more accurate tool for detecting HAAs.

Construction of magnetic recoverable porous electron-rich organic frameworks for efficiently enrichment of phenylurea herbicides from water and milk samples prior to HPLC detection.

Porous electron-rich organic frameworks have attracted an increased attention in the adsorption and removal of pollutants due to their abundant electron-rich nitrogen atoms, which can effectively interact with positively charged substance. In this study, a porous electron-rich organic framework (Car-POF) and positively charged amino-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NH2) were used to construct a magnetic electron-rich Fe3O4-NH2@Car-POF for the enrichment of some phenylurea herbicides from water and milk samples prior to high performance liquid chromatographic detection. The adsorption capacity of Fe3O4-NH2@Car-POF for the phenylureas ranged from 14.93 to 28.83 mg g-1. The LODs were observed in the range of 0.05-0.20 ng mL-1 and 0.5-1.5 ng mL-1, and LOQs in the range of 0.17-0.66 ng mL-1 and 1.7-5.0 ng mL-1 for water and milk samples with RSD less than 9.0. The adsorption studies with cationic and anionic dyes revealed that Fe3O4-NH2@Car-POF is favorable for the adsorption of positively charged compounds.

Self-assembled Fe3O4-COOH @ hydrogen-bonded organic framework composites for magnetic solid-phase extraction of tetracycline in food samples coupled with HPLC determination.

Magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) technology for tetracycline (TCC) was developed by employing the novel and pre-designed Fe3O4-COOH@hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) adsorbents in complex food samples. The HOF shell was grown onto the Fe3O4-COOH core by in-situ self-assembled method. The excellent MSPE performances with less solvent, less adsorbent and time consumption were derived from the hydrogen bonding, π-π and hydrophobic interactions between HOF shell and TCC. Combined with HPLC analysis, Fe3O4@ HOFs adsorbent reduced matrix effects and the established MSPE-HPLC method for TCC gave the linearity of 0.001-6 µg mL-1 with the limit of detection 0.0003 µg mL-1. The recoveries in pure milk, canned yellow peach and carrot were 82.4-103.7 %. The method provided a simple, efficient and dependable alternative to monitor trace TCC antibiotics in food or environmental samples.

Hydrophilic molecularly imprinted thermal-responsive polymers based sorbent for ambient ionization mass spectrometric analysis of sulfonamide antibiotics from food samples.

The thermal-responsive magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (TrMMIP) sorbent was synthesized by surface imprinting method, and then used for magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) and subsequent integrated into the ion source for elution and ionization. The shrinking-strength states change of the thermal-responsive polymer chain on TrMMIP alters the wettability of the sorbent when the working temperature crosses the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the polymer, and thus affects its behavior of in the extraction and clean-up process. The targeted analytes could be effectively extracted due to the high selectivity of MIPs and well dispersibility of polymer chain under the open state. Additionally, a hydrophilic polymer chain wrapped on the sorbent surface further protected target substances from co-elution during cleanup. Analytical methods for sulfonamide antibiotics (SAs) detection in complex food samples (milk, honey, fish) were developed, demonstrating potential for rapid and sensitive SAs analysis in diverse food and biological samples.

Sensitive extraction of seven pesticide residues from environmental water with magnetic graphene oxide-based covalent organic framework.

The use of pesticides has increased with the development of agriculture. However, due to the trace content and the matrix's inherent complexity in environmental water, development of rapid and sensitive detection method present significant challenges in the analysis of pesticide residues. The study synthesized magnetic graphene oxide (MGO) by combining superparamagnetic nanoparticles with the easy modification of graphene oxide (GO). Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) were then modified to have a large specific surface area. Finally, magnetic graphene oxide-based covalent organic frameworks, namely MGO-COFs, were obtained with a spherical structure and used as magnetic solid-phase extraction materials, which was successfully used to determine the seven pesticide residues in environmental samples in conjunction with high performance liquid chromatography. The method has a wide linear range for the tested pesticides, with satisfactory correlation coefficients (R ≥ 0.099) and low detection limits (0.3-1.21 µg L-1). The correlation coefficients for all seven pesticides were high (R2 ≥ 0.9996). The spiked recoveries, exhibiting a range of 91.3 to 109 %, demonstrated that the developed MGO-COF-MSPE-HPLC-UV method is simple, efficient, and suitable for the analysis and detection of seven pesticide residues in environmental water.

Computational simulation-assisted template selection of magnetic MOFs molecularly imprinted materials applying the adsorption and detection of multiple fluoroquinolones.

This study utilized computational simulation and surface molecular imprinting technology to develop a magnetic metal-organic framework molecularly imprinted polymer (Fe3O4@ZIF-8@SMIP) capable of selectively recognizing and detecting multiple fluoroquinolones (FQs). The Fe3O4@ZIF-8@SMIP material was synthesized using the "common" template-ofloxacin, identified by computational simulation, demonstrating notable adsorption capacity (88.61-212.93 mg g-1) and rapid mass-transfer features (equilibration time: 2-3 min) for all tested FQs, consistent with Langmuir adsorption model. Subsequently, this material was employed as a magnetic solid-phase-extraction adsorbent for adsorption and detection of multiple FQs by combining with high performance liquid chromatography. The developed method exhibited good linearity for various FQs within the concentration range of 0.1-500 µg L-1, with low limit of detection (0.0605-0.1529 µg L-1) and limit of quantitation (0.2017-0.5097 µg L-1). Satisfactory recoveries (88.38-103.44%) were obtained when applied to spiked food samples, demonstrating the substantial potential of this Fe3O4@ZIF-8@SMIP material for rapid enrichment and identification for multiple FQs residues.

Novel pillar[n]arenes magnetic nanoparticles: Preparation and application in quantitative analysis of trace perfluorinated compounds from aqueous samples.

BACKGROUND: Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are a class of widely manufactured and used emerging persistent pollutants. The recent discovered new class of macrocycles pillararenes have garnered significant attention for the applications in environmental pollutant adsorption, with abundant π electron cavities, a symmetrical rigid structure, and host-guest recognition capabilities. RESULTS: In this work, we designed and synthesized novel cationic pillar [n]arenes magnetic nanoparticles (CWPA5@MNPs), and investigated its adsorption performance and mechanism as a type of new adsorbent for the enrichment of PFCs. The results indicate that CWPA5@MNPs exhibits selectively strong affinity for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and long-chain (C9-C14) perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), with the adsorption efficiency exceeding 80 % within 12 min. The maximum adsorption capacity of CWPA5@MNPs for PFOS was measured to be 29.02 mg/g. CWPA5@MNPs can be rapidly isolated from the solution using external magnets, offering a quick and easy separation. Consequently, this study established a CWPA5@MNPs-assisted magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (CWPA5@MNPs-MSPE-HPLC-MS/MS) method for the rapid detection of trace levels of PFCs in environmental water samples. The analysis of 7 PFCs yielded recovery rates ranging from 86.1 % to 107.5 %, with intraday and interday relative standard deviations (RSD) of 3.6-6.4 % and 1.3-7.0 %, respectively. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY: The study reveals the synthesis and application of novel cationic pillar [n]arenes magnetic nanoparticles (CWPA5@MNPs) as highly efficient adsorbents for selective perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in water samples. It demonstrates the potential of the newly developed CWPA5@MNPs-MSPE-HPLC-MS/MS method for the quantitative analysis of PFCs in environment, with high sensitivity, accuracy and stability.