Microfluidic paper-based analytical device for particulate metals

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• Personal Author:
  Cunningham J ; Henry CS ; Koehler K ; Mentele MM ; Volckens J
• Description:
  A microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPAD) fabricated by wax printing was designed to assess occupational exposure to metal-containing aerosols. This method employs rapid digestion of particulate metals using microliters of acid added directly to a punch taken from an air sampling filter. Punches were then placed on a µPAD, and digested metals were transported to detection reservoirs upon addition of water. These reservoirs contained reagents for colorimetric detection of Fe, Cu, and Ni. Dried buffer components were used to set the optimal pH in each detection reservoir, while precomplexation agents were deposited in the channels between the sample and detection zones to minimize interferences from competing metals. Metal concentrations were quantified from color intensity images using a scanner in conjunction with image processing software. Reproducible, log-linear calibration curves were generated for each metal, with method detection limits ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 µg for each metal (i.e., total mass present on the µPAD). Finally, a standard incineration ash sample was aerosolized, collected on filters, and analyzed for the three metals of interest. Analysis of this collected aerosol sample using a µPAD showed good correlation with known amounts of the metals present in the sample. This technology can provide rapid assessment of particulate metal concentrations at or below current regulatory limits and at dramatically reduced cost. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aerosols Chemistry Environmental Monitoring Ferrous Compounds Metals Nickel Occupational Health Particulate Matter Safety
• Keywords:
  Air-samples Air-sampling Analytical-processes Chemical-composition Copper-compounds Exposure-levels Filters Hydrogen-ion-activity Iron-compounds Metal-compounds Metallic-compounds Nickel-compounds Particulate-dust Particulates

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• ISSN:
  0003-2700
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Colorado ; OSHA Region 8
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  84
• Issue:
  10
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20041524
• Citation:
  Anal Chem 2012 May; 84(10):4474-4480
• Contact Point Address:
  Charles S. Henry, Department of Chemistry and Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
• Email:
  chuck.henry@colostate.edu
• CAS Registry Number:
  Copper (CAS RN 7440-50-8) ; Iron (CAS RN 7439-89-6) ; Nickel (CAS RN 7440-02-0)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2012
• Performing Organization:
  Colorado State University - Fort Collins
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20110701
• Source Full Name:
  Analytical Chemistry
• End Date:
  20130630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:cda662adc91864f190da165e46a83da67e7fa2cc0bff8b41e1fb779ff428bedda3412f3ac2f8b87096730ee636be055194dec1530721cd29058bd4e9dcef56ad
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/194068/cdc_194068_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.26 MB ]