Issue 16, 2015
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Analytical Methods

Regal electrochemistry: sensing of the synthetic cathinone class of new psychoactive substances (NPSs)†

Fang Tan,a   Jamie P. Smith,a   Oliver B. Sutcliffea  and  Craig E. Banks*a  

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a Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Science and the Environment, Division of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
E-mail: c.banks@mmu.ac.uk
Web: http://www.craigbanksresearch.com
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Abstract

In this paper the concept of ‘Regal Electrochemistry’ is expanded towards the electrochemical sensing of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs) namely synthetic cathinone derivatives where British coinage is used as the electrochemical sensor. In this proof-of-concept approach, the electrochemical sensing of mephedrone (4-MMC) and 4′-methyl-N-ethylcathinone (4-MEC) is shown to be possible using a British 1 pence coin for the first time. This novel electrochemical protocol is validated towards the detection of cathinone derivatives in a seized street sample that has been independently analysed via high performance liquid chromatography demonstrating its potential use as a novel electrochemical sensor for NPSs.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5AY01820J
Article type
Communication
Submitted
13 Jul 2015
Accepted
23 Jul 2015
First published
24 Jul 2015

Anal. Methods, 2015,7, 6470-6474

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Regal electrochemistry: sensing of the synthetic cathinone class of new psychoactive substances (NPSs)

F. Tan, J. P. Smith, O. B. Sutcliffe and C. E. Banks, Anal. Methods, 2015, 7, 6470 DOI: 10.1039/C5AY01820J

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