Naslov
Potentiometric surfactant sensor based on 1,3-dihexadecyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-3-ium for anionic surfactants in detergents and household care products

Autori
Sakač, Nikola ; Madunić-Čačić, Dubravka ; Marković, Dean ; Hok, Lucija ; Vianello, Robert ; Šarkanj, Bojan ; Đurin, Bojan ; Hajdek, Krunoslav ; Smoljan, Božo ; Milardović, Stjepan ; Matasović, Brunislav ; Jozanović, Marija

Izvornik
Molecules (1420-3049) 26 (2021), 12; 3627, 14

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
anionic surfactants ; sensor ; potentiometry ; detergents ; nonionic surfactants ; household detergents ; molecular dynamics simulations

Sažetak
A 1, 3-dihexadecyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-3-ium- tetraphenylborate (DHBI-TPB) ion-pair implemented in DHBI-TPB surfactant sensor was used for the potentiometric quantification of anionic surfactants in detergents and commercial household care products. The DHBI-TPB ion-pair was characterized by FTIR spectroscopy and computational analysis which revealed a crucial contribution of the C–H∙∙∙π contacts for the optimal complex formation. The DHBI-TPB sensor potentiometric response showed excellent analytical properties and Nernstian slope for SDS (60.1 mV/decade) with LOD 3.2 × 10−7 M ; and DBS (58.4 mV/decade) with LOD 6.1 × 10−7 M was obtained. The sensor possesses exceptional resistance to different organic and inorganic interferences in broad pH (2–10) range. DMIC used as a titrant demonstrated superior analytical performances for potentiometric titrations of SDS, compared to other tested cationic surfactants (DMIC > CTAB > CPC > Hyamine 1622). The combination of DHBI-TPB sensor and DMIC was successfully employed to perform titrations of the highly soluble alkane sulfonate homologues. Nonionic surfactants (increased concentration and number of EO groups) had a negative impact on anionic surfactant titration curves and a signal change. The DHBI-TPB sensor was effectively employed for the determination of technical grade anionic surfactants presenting the recoveries from 99.5 to 101.3%. The sensor was applied on twelve powered samples as well as liquid-gel and handwashing home care detergents containing anionic surfactants. The obtained results showed good agreement compared to the outcomes measured by ISE surfactant sensor and a two-phase titration method. The developed DHBI-TPB surfactant sensor could be used for quality control in industry and has great potential in environmental monitoring.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemija, Kemijsko inženjerstvo, Interdisciplinarne tehničke znanosti

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