Method optimisation and application based on solid phase extraction of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiretroviral drugs, and a lipid regulator from coastal areas of Durban, South Africa

Sisonke Sigonya; Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu; Phumlani Selby Mdluli; Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu

doi:10.1007/s42452-022-05120-x

SN Applied Sciences (Jul 2022)

Method optimisation and application based on solid phase extraction of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiretroviral drugs, and a lipid regulator from coastal areas of Durban, South Africa

Sisonke Sigonya,
Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu,
Phumlani Selby Mdluli,
Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu

Affiliations

Sisonke Sigonya: Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology
Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu: Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology
Phumlani Selby Mdluli: Advanced Materials Division, DST/Mintek NIC
Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu: Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-022-05120-x
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 4, no. 8
pp. 1 – 14

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Highlights The Solid Phase Extraction method is optimised for the pre-concentration of pharmaceuticals in coastal waters. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs and Antiretroviral drugs are successfully quantified in coastal waters. The concentration of pharmaceuticals detected in coastal waters varies with each season.

Published in SN Applied Sciences

ISSN: 2523-3963 (Print); 2523-3971 (Online)
Publisher: Springer
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science; Technology
Website: https://www.springer.com/snas

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