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Development and validation of voltammetric method to determination of bisphenol A in drinking water samples

ABSTRACT

The bisphenol A (BPA) is a raw material in plastic manufacturing and is known as an endocrine disruptor. The development and validation of a voltammetric method for BPA determination were carried out, based on disposable carbon sensors modified with carbon black. Square-wave voltammetry was selected for BPA determination in mineral water samples, marketed in plastic bottles, and this method was validated using figures of merit. A linear response was observed in the concentration range of 6.10 to 27.4 µmol L–1, with detection and quantification limits values of 0.137 µmol L–1 and 0.416 µmol L–1, respectively. The method demonstrated adequate selectivity and good precision, with relative standard deviations ranging from 0.59 to 9.89%, which were below the indicated limit for this concentration range. Accuracy estimation, in terms of average recovery, ranged from 58.16 to 118.79%, falling within the limits established by regulatory agencies. Thus, the results obtained in this study are viable compared to other studies reported in the literature for BPA determination, presenting themselves as a rapid and cost-effective alternative for monitoring this contaminant.

Keywords
Bisphenol A; Square Wave Voltammetry; Screen Printed Electrode; Carbon Black

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