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DEVELOPMENT OF THE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONTENT OF THE SYNTHETIC DYE DIAMOND BLUE FCF IN THE SORPTION MATERIAL BY THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY METHOD

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Publication Date2023-04-27
JournalMedical and Clinical Chemistry
AuthorsА.А. Borysenko, А. М. ĐĐœŃ‚ĐŸĐœĐ”ĐœĐșĐŸ, S. M. Holoborodko, K. P. Antonyuk, D. S. Milokhov
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This research details the development of a novel High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method for quantifying the synthetic tracer dye, Diamond Blue FCF, in sorption materials (filter paper). This analytical technique is critical for risk assessment and hygienic regulation related to pesticide application via Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

  • Core Achievement: Establishment of optimal conditions for reversed-phase HPLC with Spectrophotometric (SP) detection to determine Diamond Blue FCF content.
  • Application Focus: Supporting the evaluation of effectiveness and safety of UAV-based pesticide spraying technologies in agriculture.
  • Methodology: Utilizes a three-stage process: extraction with distilled water, solid-phase extraction (SPE) using C18 cartridges, and gradient HPLC analysis.
  • Sensitivity: The method successfully measures FCF content in the range of 0.125 to 1.25 ”g/dm2.
  • Analytical Stability: Achieved a stable retention time of 5.5 ± 0.1 minutes using a steel C18 column thermostatted at 30 °C.
  • 6CCVD Relevance: The high-precision analytical environment required for this research (HPLC, SP detection) benefits significantly from the thermal management and chemical inertness provided by 6CCVD’s Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) and Boron-Doped Diamond (BDD) materials, particularly for next-generation sensor integration.

The following hard data points were extracted from the research paper detailing the optimized HPLC conditions for Diamond Blue FCF quantification.

ParameterValueUnitContext
Detection Range (FCF Content)0.125 to 1.25”g/dm2Quantified content in sorption material
HPLC Column Dimensions150/4.6mmMicrosorb 100-5 C18 steel column
Pre-column Dimensions4/3mmMicrosorb 100-5 C18 steel pre-column
Column Thermostat Temperature30°COptimized operating temperature
Diode Array Detector Wavelength620nmWavelength used for FCF detection
Mobile Phase Flow Rate1.0ml/minVolumetric flow rate
Sample Injection Volume10”lVolume introduced into the chromatograph
Retention Time (FCF)5.5 ± 0.1minutesUnder specified gradient conditions
SPE Cartridge Particle Size55”mStrataℱ C18-e sorbent
SPE Cartridge Temperature (Max)40°CWater bath temperature during solvent evaporation

The developed method for determining Diamond Blue FCF content in the sorption material (filter paper) relies on a precise, four-stage analytical workflow:

  1. Preparation for Extraction:

    • Sorption material (filter paper, 2 dm2 area) is crushed and extracted twice using distilled water (50 ml + 10 ml wash).
    • The combined extract is acidified using 1 M aqueous sulfuric acid until the pH is set to ≀ 2.
  2. Solid Phase Extraction (SPE):

    • The acidified extract is applied to a Strataℱ C18-e cartridge (55 ”m, 500 mg/6 ml).
    • The cartridge is washed with 10 ml of bidistilled water.
    • FCF is eluted using 3 ml of 2% (v/v) aqueous ammonia solution in methanol.
    • The eluate is evaporated on a rotary evaporator at ≀ 40 °C to a volume of 0.2-0.3 ml, followed by complete evaporation in air.
  3. Chromatography Performing (HPLC-SP):

    • The dry residue is dissolved in 1 ml of bidistilled water for a final sample volume of 1 ml.
    • System: Shimadzu liquid chromatograph with diode array detector.
    • Mobile Phase: Gradient mode using Eluent A (acetonitrile) and Eluent B (0.1% aqueous orthophosphoric acid).
    • Conditions: Column temperature 30 °C, flow rate 1.0 ml/min, detection at 620 nm.
  4. Calculation of Content:

    • Diamond Blue FCF peak areas (Sn) are determined from the chromatograms.
    • Content (pn, ”g/dm2) is calculated using regression coefficients (a, b), final extract volume (Vpr), and sample area (S).

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Introduction. To date, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine for the agricultural lands treatment is a new promising technology that requires detailed study and development of approaches to risk assessment and hygienic regulation. Development of a method that will allow measuring the content of diamond blue FCF in the sorption material (filter paper) is relevant. The aim of the study - development of the method for determining the content of the synthetic dye diamond blue FCF in the sorption material by the high-performance liquid chromatography method. Research Methods. The following materials were used: laboratory analytical balance RadwagÂź AS220.R2, rotary evaporator, cartridge Strataℱ C18-e (55 ÎŒm, 70 °Х) 500 mg/6 ml, f. Phenomenex, steel chromatographic column 150/4.6 Microsorb 100-5 C18, pre-column chromatographic 4/3 Microsorb 100-5 C18, liquid chromatograph “Shimadzu” with a diode array detector, Diamond blue FCF, standard, 87.7, paper filters de-ashed “red ribbon”. Results and Discussion. At the first stage of the research, samples were taken and prepared. For analysis, 2 parallel samples were taken. The next stage was the preparation of the sample for introduction into the chromatograph. The third stage was chromatography performing. At the final stage, the diamond blue FCF peak areas were determined and calculated on the chromatograms. The indicated method of determining the content of diamond blue FCF in the sorption material (filter paper) includes extraction of the dye from the sorption material (filter paper) with distilled water; solid-phase extraction and quantification of diamond blue FCF by reversed-phase HPLC with SF detection. This method differs from the known ones in that it makes it possible to determine the investigated dye in the sorption material. Conclusion. The proposed method of containing diamond blue FCF in the sorption material (filter paper) will allow to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of various models of UAVs in combination with various pesticide preparations when using different agrotechnical characteristics at the stage of pre-registration trials and scientific research.