Development of a fast, precise, accurate, and sensitive analytical method is needed. Sample preparation method is currently the most attractive technique for enhanced concentration (enrichment) of analytes and easier sample clean-up.
Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) and solid phase extraction (SPE) are presently the most frequently used method for the sample preparation of antibiotics. However, most of these conventional procedures are tedious, time-consuming, multistage operations, consuming large amounts of toxic organic solvents and poor selectivity.
The invention, Smart Rotating Membrane Microextraction (SRMM) relates to analytical chemistry, specifically relates to sample preparation for analysis.
1) Offers an ‘environmentally friendly’ extraction system with its microscale format and biodegradable agarose membrane
2) Avoid multi-step operation and offer simplicity in operation using a smart rotating membrane in the extraction
3) Providing accurate, selective, and sensitive sample preparation procedures in complex matrices
4) Time-effective extraction method as multi-analysis is applicable
5) Possibility in large-scale production
6) Involved unsophisticated devices (magnetic stirrer and sonication) generally found in a typical analytical laboratory
7) Relatively low cost due to its microscale format (generate less waste)
1) The first green membrane microextraction technique developed in Malaysia with great sensitivity and selectivity
2) Low cost, high impact
1) Society: Continuous monitoring of antibiotics residues can prevent the development of resistance and food chain contaminations
2) Industry: Provides green solutions to promote new business opportunities in chemical industries
3) Environment: Generates less waste (due to microsafe format) and reduce pollution
4) Government: Reduces the risk of antibiotics resistance and saves costs for patients in hospitals
5) Academia: Provides a platform for academia to discover new knowledge, and disseminate knowledge to the community, making impactful outcomes