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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

A Graphite-Polyurethane Composite Electrode for the Analysis of Furosemide

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Author(s):
Semaan, Felipe S. [1, 2] ; Pinto, Edilson M. [2] ; Cavalheiro, Eder T. G. [1] ; Brett, Christopher M. A. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Coimbra, Fac Ciencias & Tecnol, Dept Quim, P-3004535 Coimbra - Portugal
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Electroanalysis; v. 20, n. 21, p. 2287-2293, NOV 2008.
Web of Science Citations: 33
Abstract

A graphite-polyurethane composite electrode has been used for the determination of furosemide, a antihypertensive drug, in pharmaceutical samples by anodic oxidation. Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to characterize the electrooxidation process at +1.0 V vs. SCE over a wide pH range, with the result that no adsorption of analyte or products occurs, unlike at other carbon-based electrode materials. Quantification was carried out using cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and square-wave voltammetry. Linear ranges were determined (up to 21 mu mol L-1 with cyclic voltammetry) as well as limits of detection (0.15 mu mol L-1 by differential pulse voltammetry). Four different types of commercial samples were successfully analyzed. Recovery tests were performed which agreed with those obtained by spectrophotometric evaluation. The advantages of this electrode material for repetitive analyzes, due to the fact that no electrode surface renewal is needed owing to the lack of adsorption, are highlighted. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 04/08550-0 - Development of strategies for the determination of the anti-hypertensive furosemide
Grantee:Felipe Silva Semaan
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)