Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review

The analysis of controlled drugs in forensic matrices, i.e., urine, blood, plasma, saliva, and hair, is one of the current hot topics in the clinical and toxicological context. The use of microextraction-based approaches has gained considerable notoriety, mainly due to the great simplicity, cost-ben...

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Main Authors: Samir M. Ahmad, Oriana C. Gonçalves, Mariana N. Oliveira, Nuno R. Neng, José M. F. Nogueira
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/8/2168
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author Samir M. Ahmad
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Mariana N. Oliveira
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description The analysis of controlled drugs in forensic matrices, i.e., urine, blood, plasma, saliva, and hair, is one of the current hot topics in the clinical and toxicological context. The use of microextraction-based approaches has gained considerable notoriety, mainly due to the great simplicity, cost-benefit, and environmental sustainability. For this reason, the application of these innovative techniques has become more relevant than ever in programs for monitoring priority substances such as the main illicit drugs, e.g., opioids, stimulants, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, dissociative drugs, and related compounds. The present contribution aims to make a comprehensive review on the state-of-the art advantages and future trends on the application of microextraction-based techniques for screening-controlled drugs in the forensic context.
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spelling doaj.art-7890abad4ec44b489aca702158dbd18d2023-11-21T14:52:10ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-04-01268216810.3390/molecules26082168Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A ReviewSamir M. Ahmad0Oriana C. Gonçalves1Mariana N. Oliveira2Nuno R. Neng3José M. F. Nogueira4Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalCentro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalCentro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalCentro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalCentro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalThe analysis of controlled drugs in forensic matrices, i.e., urine, blood, plasma, saliva, and hair, is one of the current hot topics in the clinical and toxicological context. The use of microextraction-based approaches has gained considerable notoriety, mainly due to the great simplicity, cost-benefit, and environmental sustainability. For this reason, the application of these innovative techniques has become more relevant than ever in programs for monitoring priority substances such as the main illicit drugs, e.g., opioids, stimulants, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, dissociative drugs, and related compounds. The present contribution aims to make a comprehensive review on the state-of-the art advantages and future trends on the application of microextraction-based techniques for screening-controlled drugs in the forensic context.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/8/2168microextraction-based techniquesscreening methodscontrolled drugsopioidscannabisamphetamines
spellingShingle Samir M. Ahmad
Oriana C. Gonçalves
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Nuno R. Neng
José M. F. Nogueira
Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
Molecules
microextraction-based techniques
screening methods
controlled drugs
opioids
cannabis
amphetamines
title Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
title_full Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
title_fullStr Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
title_full_unstemmed Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
title_short Application of Microextraction-Based Techniques for Screening-Controlled Drugs in Forensic Context—A Review
title_sort application of microextraction based techniques for screening controlled drugs in forensic context a review
topic microextraction-based techniques
screening methods
controlled drugs
opioids
cannabis
amphetamines
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