Comparison of colorimetric, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques for quantification of hydrogen sulfide

Background: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), an endogenous gasotransmitter, has potential applications in several conditions. However, its quantification in simulated physiological solutions is a major challenge due to its gaseous nature and other physicochemical properties. Aim: This study was designed to c...

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Main Authors: Susmit Mhatre, Anjali Rai, Hatim Ali, Akash Patil, Neetu Singh, Richa Verma, John Auden, Cole Chandler, Alekha Dash, Catherine Opere, Somnath Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:BioTechniques
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Online Access:https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/btn-2023-0075
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Summary:Background: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), an endogenous gasotransmitter, has potential applications in several conditions. However, its quantification in simulated physiological solutions is a major challenge due to its gaseous nature and other physicochemical properties. Aim: This study was designed to compare four commonly used H2S detection and quantification methods in aqueous solutions. Methods: The four techniques compared were one colorimetric, one chromatographic and two electrochemical methods. Results: Colorimetric and chromatographic methods quantified H2S in millimolar and micromole ranges, respectively. The electrochemical methods quantified H2S in the nanomole and picomole ranges and were less time-consuming. Conclusion: The H2S quantification method should be selected based on the specific requirements of a research project in terms of sensitivity, response time and cost-effectiveness.
ISSN:0736-6205
1940-9818