Otimização do método QuEChERS para determinação de agrotóxicos, fármacos e produtos de cuidado pessoal em lodo de ETA por LC-ESI-MS/MS
Resumo
O lodo gerado em Estação de Tratamento de Água (ETA) durante as etapas de
floculação e decantação é classificado como resíduo não inerte. Estudos recentes
apontam para uma diminuição na concentração de agrotóxicos, fármacos e Produtos
de Cuidado Pessoal (PCP) em águas, após o seu tratamento. Uma possível explicação
seja que estes compostos possam estar ficando aderidos ao lodo; entretanto, a
investigação desses compostos no lodo de ETA é bastante reduzida. Neste trabalho,
foi realizada a otimização do método QuEChERS com determinação por Cromatografia
Líquida acoplada a Espectrometria de Massas sequencial para analisar agrotóxicos
(atrazina, simazina, clomazona e tebuconazol), fármacos (amitriptilina, cafeína,
diclofenaco e ibuprofeno) e PCP (metilparabeno, propilparabeno, triclocarban e bisfenol
A) em lodo de ETA, uma matriz bastante complexa, constituída basicamente de
compostos inorgânicos (areia, argila e silte) e orgânicos (substâncias húmicas). Após
otimizado, o método apresentou limites de quantificação ente 1 e 50 µg kg-1
e as curvas
analíticas apresentaram valores de r maiores que 0,98. As recuperações variaram entre
50 e 120% com RSD ≤ 15%. O efeito matriz foi avaliado e observou-se a supressão do
sinal para a maioria dos compostos, sendo o efeito compensado utilizando a
quantificação por superposição na matriz. O método foi aplicado em amostras de lodo
de ETA e foram identificados tebuconazol e metilparabeno em concentrações <LOQ.
The sludge generated from drinking water treatment plants during flocculation and decantation steps is classified as non-inert waste. Recent research indicates a decrease in the concentration of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PCPs) in water after treatment. A possible explanation is that these compounds may be adhered to sludge; however, investigation of these compounds in drinking water treatment sludge is reduced. In this study optimization of QuEChERS method and LC-ESI-MS/MS for extraction of pesticides (atrazine, simazine, clomazone and tebuconazole), pharmaceuticals (amitriptyline, caffeine, diclofenac and ibuprofen) and PCPs (methylparaben, propylparaben, triclocarban and bisphenol A), in drinking water treatment sludge, a very complex matrix, consisting essentially of inorganic compounds (sand, argil and silt) and organic (humic substances) was performed. After optimized, the method showed limits of quantification between 1 to 50 µg kg-1 and the analytical curves showed r values higher than 0.98. The recoveries ranged between 50 and 120% with RSD ≤ 15%. The matrix effect was evaluated, and suppression of the signal was observed for most compounds, the effect was compensated with matrixmatched calibration. The method was applied in drinking water treatment sludge samples and the presence of methylparaben and tebuconazole in concentration < LOQ was found.
The sludge generated from drinking water treatment plants during flocculation and decantation steps is classified as non-inert waste. Recent research indicates a decrease in the concentration of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PCPs) in water after treatment. A possible explanation is that these compounds may be adhered to sludge; however, investigation of these compounds in drinking water treatment sludge is reduced. In this study optimization of QuEChERS method and LC-ESI-MS/MS for extraction of pesticides (atrazine, simazine, clomazone and tebuconazole), pharmaceuticals (amitriptyline, caffeine, diclofenac and ibuprofen) and PCPs (methylparaben, propylparaben, triclocarban and bisphenol A), in drinking water treatment sludge, a very complex matrix, consisting essentially of inorganic compounds (sand, argil and silt) and organic (humic substances) was performed. After optimized, the method showed limits of quantification between 1 to 50 µg kg-1 and the analytical curves showed r values higher than 0.98. The recoveries ranged between 50 and 120% with RSD ≤ 15%. The matrix effect was evaluated, and suppression of the signal was observed for most compounds, the effect was compensated with matrixmatched calibration. The method was applied in drinking water treatment sludge samples and the presence of methylparaben and tebuconazole in concentration < LOQ was found.
Descrição
Palavras-chave
Lodo de ETA, QuEChERS, LC-ESI-MS/MS, Agrotóxicos, Fármacos e PCP, Drinking water treatment sludge, Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals and PCPs
Citação
CERQUEIRA, Maristela Barnes Rodrigues. Otimização do método QuEChERS para determinação de agrotóxicos, fármacos e produtos de cuidado pessoal em lodo de ETA por LC-ESI-MS/MS. 2013. 103 f. Dissertação (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental) - Escola de Química e Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, 2013.
