A novel microfluidic paper-based analytical device based on chemiluminescence for the determination of β-agonists in swine hair

Anal Methods. 2020 May 14;12(18):2317-2322. doi: 10.1039/c9ay02754h.

Abstract

β-Agonists are illegal feed additives in the feed industries of many countries, especially China. Here, we report a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) coupled with the chemiluminescence (CL) method to provide the sensitive, simple and rapid quantitative detection of β-agonists in swine hair samples. In this study, we found that the β-agonists diminished the CL generated by the reaction of K3[Fe(CN)6] and luminol on μPAD, which was different from that observed in the aqueous solution, and the degree of diminishment was proportional to the concentration of β-agonists. The possible mechanism was discussed as well. Also, this detection method showed a wide linear range (from 4.0 × 10-8 to 1.0 × 10-5 mol L-1) and low limit of detection (2.0 × 10-8 mol L-1) with a low consumption of samples and reagents. Satisfactory recovery values (from 78% to 95%) were achieved. Therefore, our μPAD CL sensor will be favorable to develop a miniaturized instrument for the on-site analysis of β-agonists in swine hair samples.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists* / analysis
  • Animals
  • China
  • Hair / chemistry
  • Hair Analysis* / methods
  • Luminescence*
  • Luminescent Measurements
  • Microfluidics*
  • Paper
  • Swine

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists