Novel poly(β-cyclodextrin) porous material as solid phase extraction sorbent for aniline derivatives in rubber samples

Abstract

Aniline derivates are widely used in rubber products as anti-aging agents, but their biological toxicity causes harm in the use and recycling of rubber products. Therefore, in this study, a high-performance poly(3,4,5,6-tetra-fluorophthalonitrile-β-cyclodextrin)(P-TFPN-β-CD) solid-phase extraction (SPE) adsorbent was synthesized and applied to extract and detect aniline derivatives in rubber specimens. After crosslinking with 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthalonitrile (TFPN), the polymer exhibited mesopores (7.88 nm) and a large specific area (55.2 m2/g). The porous structure significantly improved the extraction efficiency (recovery was between 90.1% and 110.5%) and rate (60% in 10 s) of 4 aniline derivatives (aniline, N-ethyl aniline, 1,2-phenylenediamine, and p-phenylenediamine). With a combined gas chromatographic-flame ionization detector (GC-FID), the extracted aniline derivatives were accurately detected (RSD = 1.60% to 9.90%). Due to the weak interaction between P-TFPN-β-CD and analyte, the prepared poly-TFPN-β-CD SPE adsorbent was regenerated via mild washing with methanol. The high absorption capacities remained after 4 extracting-washing cycles. The novel porous SPE adsorbent showed good extracting and recycling performance for the analysis and detection of aniline compounds in rubber. Thus, it has good prospects for application to improve detection efficiency and reduce cost.