Determination of aflatoxins B1 and B2 using ion mobility spectrometry

Talanta. 2008 Mar 15;75(1):233-8. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2007.11.006. Epub 2007 Nov 13.

Abstract

This paper describes total determination of aflatoxins B1 and B2 in pistachio samples using corona discharge ion mobility spectrometry (IMS). A new injection port was designed to introduce liquid samples into the IMS. Using this port, the liquid solvent (methanol) containing standard aflatoxins or an extracted sample was directly introduced into the injection port. Calibration curves resulting from experimental analyses were linear within two orders of magnitude and relative standard deviations (R.S.D.) were less than 10%. The limit of detection (LOD) was found to be 0.25 ng for both aflatoxins. Addition of ammonia as the dopant to the carrier gas improved the LOD by a factor of 2.5. Pistachio samples were analyzed to demonstrate the capability of the proposed method in detecting aflatoxins in real samples.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxin B1 / chemistry*
  • Aflatoxins / chemistry*
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitrates

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Nitrates
  • aflatoxin B2
  • Aflatoxin B1