A Microextraction Coupled with HPLC-UV for a Sensitive Detection of Estrogens in Water
Abstract
AbstractEnvironmental concerns over trace levels of estrogens concentrations in water environment have increased because of their adverse effects on humans, animals and aquatic life. In this contribution, we developed a simple and highly sensitive analytical protocol for trace analysis of 3 important estrogens namely 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), 17β-estradiol (E2), and diethylstilbestrol (DES) in water, resulting in pg/mL level detection. Microextraction by packed sorbent (MEPS)...